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Puppet :- For centuries, the puppetry in one form or other flourished in India, particularly in the villages. Since ages, it has been an important part of folk culture. The major types of puppetry that are practiced in different Indian states are: rod, string, shadow and glove puppetry is practiced by the tribals from Malabar in Kerala

The puppets employed are very small in dimensions. They have a large head with prominent eyes which gives them personality and charm. The body, including the hands, is made of cloth stuffed with rags. Most of them have no legs, but have long, trailing skirts or robes. Only special puppets such as a stunt horse rider has legs. The string attached to the puppet's head goes over the operator's hands and fingers and then into back of the puppet below the waist.