Kathputli Puppet Doll
Name/Title
Kathputli Puppet DollEntry/Object ID
2026.86.01Tags
Doll, India, Kathputli Dolls, SouvenirDescription
Kathputli puppet style doll. The doll is female and is dressed in traditional Indian attire. She is wearing a sari style dress. The skirt of the sari is red with a gold trim, in the center there is a burgundy panel also trimmed with gold. Around her bodice, the sari is green and has some gold ribbon detailing. The sleeves of her arms are two different colours, one is red, one is burgundy, the red has gold wrapped in with it. She also wears a veil, it is mostly burgundy with gold detailing, the bottom of the veil is red with gold detailing. She also wears a gold nose ring. The doll has black hair and brown eyes.Use
Collectable item, puppetContext
A Kathputli puppet is a traditional Indian string marionette from Rajasthan, named from "kath" (wood) and "putli" (doll), made of wood, cloth, and wire to tell folk tales of royalty, history, and morality through captivating string manipulation, often featuring a single string controlling the head and waist for expressive dance.Collection
Kathputli PuppetsCataloged By
Kat BezaireCategory
Doll