Assam
String puppets shows locally called putal-nach are
prevalent in the plains of Assam. The body and hands of the
puppets are made of soft wood. Sometimes the head and face
is carved out of wood. Human figure puppets have moveable
joints for manipulation. The lower portion of the puppet is
covered with a flowing cloth which masks the absence of
legs. The sizes of the puppets vary from 1 ½ ft to 2 ½ ft.
Stories from Indian mythology like Ramayana and Mahabaratha
are enacted through the puppets.
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PAVAI
A tribute to the art of Indian puppetry and its practitioners
Puppetry, which is a real challenge to the imagination and the creative ability of the individual, is one of the most ancient forms of entertainment.
Besides entertainment, puppetry serves as an applied art, conveying meaningful messages.
Of all art forms, it is probably the least restricted in form, design, colour and movement.
It is also the least expensive of all animated visual art forms.
