The literal Hindi translation for the word ‘puppet’ is kathputli, but this can be misleading. All kathputlis are puppets but all puppets are not kathputlis, which is the name for the ...

They called it the “Kathputli Colony,” or “The Colony of Wooden Puppets.” They found work performing in the city, either at official events, or on the streets.

The truly magical story of how Rajasthani puppet shows come to life has a long and fascinating history little known to the average traveller. Meet the artists that give life to this traditional ...

This man showed Kathputli, a string puppet theatre that is popular in Rajasthan, India. He made the puppet move and look like it was dancing by controlling its strings with his hands. He also made ...

Through the decades, they settled in ‘Kathputli’ Nagar, meaning ‘puppets’. Their only source of income is through making puppets, and selling them at various places in the city.

The Rajasthani Kathputli dance is a well-known a puppetry dance. Recently a man was seen singing Waka Waka by Shakira and making the puppets dance.

The Kathputli colony in Delhi is famed for its dense population of puppeteers, acrobats, snake-charmers, musicians, dancers, actors and street performers. But with the city authorities intent on ...

The Rajasthani puppeteers taught her more on string puppetry and also gave her the opportunity to see more shows. And Sara soon mastered the making of ‘Kathputli’ and string puppets.

As the residents of Kathputli Colony defy bulldozers, we examine what the redevelopment plans would mean for this community of artistes Updated - April 17, 2014 at 12:57 PM.

Bored of visiting the same hangouts each weekend? Take a trip to the Kathputli Colony near Shadipur metro station and you won’t be disappointed. It’s an engaging art form that involves puppets ...