History
Glove-puppet adaptation of Kathakali stories and visual style for intimate puppet theatre.
Puppetry
Pavakathakali
Glove-puppet storytelling in a miniature Kathakali style.
About
Pavakathakali is a glove-puppet folk form that presents stories with miniature Kathakali-style figures. It brings classical visual language into intimate puppet performance.
Category
Puppetry
Type
Glove puppetry
Notes
Miniature Kathakali-style puppets
Where to see
Folk and cultural programmes
Origin district
Palakkad and central Kerala puppetry centres.
Community/tradition
Hereditary or trained puppet theatre troupes.
Costume
Miniature Kathakali-style puppets with ornate dress.
Makeup
Painted features on puppets rather than performers.
Musical instruments
Percussion and narration supporting the puppet play.
Performance occasions
Folk and cultural programmes.
Famous artists
Traditional puppet theatre families and revival troupes.
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