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Kathputli (Puppet) Poster

Designed and sold by RajeevKashyap

$27.20

Style

PosterHeavy poster paper, semigloss finish

$27.20

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Product features

Printed on poster paper. Extremely versatile, making it perfect for reproducing both artwork and photographs
Custom sizes, based on artwork dimensions. Check size chart if self-framing
Dimensions include a 1 - 2 inch (2.5 - 5.0cm) white border to assist in framing
Shipped in protective packaging
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Kathputli (Puppet)

History: Some scholars believe Kathputli art tradition is more than thousands years old. One finds its reference in Rajasthani folk tales, ballads and sometimes even in folk songs. The tribes of Rajasthan have been performing this art from the ancient times and it has become an eternal part of Rajasthani culture and tradition. No village fair, no religious festival and no social gathering in Rajasthan can be complete without the Kathputlis. It is believed that somewhere 1500 years ago, tribal Rajasthani Bhat community started the use of Kathputli as string marionette art and it is in their love for tradition that art of Kathputli survived the test of time. Tradition of Kathputli is based on folk tales and stories. Scholars believe that folk tales convey the lifestyle of ancient Rajasthani tribal people and Kathputli art might have originated from present day Nagaur and surrounding areas. Rajasthani Kings and nobles were patrons of Art and Craft and they encouraged the craftsmen in activities ranging from wood and marble carving to weaving, pottery and painting. Over the last 500 years, Kathputli was a system of patronage supported by kings and well-off families. The patrons would look after the artists in return for the artists singing praises of the patrons’ ancestors. Bhat community claim that their ancestors had performed for royal families, and received great honour and prestige from the rulers of Rajasthan. Canon 40D Lens Canon 17-85mm.