The Puppets of India

Leather Puppets

© K.L.Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Leather Puppets
Close-up of an Indian Emperor

Detail of a leather puppet from Karnataka
See also:
Emperor Akbar, History of India, Mogul Emperor Akbar

Puppets of India
Puppets of India

Puppet Pictures
Silekyatas Hilarious Wife, BangarekkaThe Master Puppeteer PerformsPainted Leather Puppet shows Krishna Charioting Arjunas CarShoorpanakha -- Ravanas sisterFollower Monkey in Ramas ArmySoldier in Ramas Army, Leather Puppet
Indian Farmer with a PloughA Close-up of BullocksPainted Shadow Puppet of Ganapati and a FollowerLady Churning CurdsLady Churning CurdsDecorated Bull
You are hereGandhi Makes SaltGiving final touches to a puppetString Puppets During a PerformanceClose-up of a female puppetString Puppets from Rajasthan
A string puppet (made with wood) depicts a dancing girlWooden Puppets of Rajasthan in Traditional Indian ClothingThe Snake and The Charmer from a Puppet ShowPainted Leather PuppetString puppets waiting for their turn to performLeather Puppet of a Woman holding Sweets (Laddu)
Yudhishtira taking bullocks to the fields

Kamat's Potpourri The Timeless Theater The Puppets of India Close-up of an Indian Emperor