Pavakathakali, or glove puppet play, came into vogue and popularity in Kerala two centuries ago through the influence of the famous classical dance theatre, Kathakali. The word Pava means “puppet” and Kathakali means “story play”. This artform is of particular significance because of its ability to present Kathakali, the classical dance-drama, through puppetry.
Curated by
Geeta Chandran
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