The Puppets of India

Leather Puppets

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Leather Puppets
Close-up of an Indian Emperor

Detail of a leather puppet from Karnataka
See also:
Emperor Ashoka, Emperor Akbar, History of India, Akbar the Great

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