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Indian Puppet Forms Overview by Harry Roy is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Indian puppet forms originated 4000 years ago and were used for both entertainment and ceremonies. Major puppet forms include string puppets, shadow puppets, glove puppets, and rod puppets. String puppets are manipulated by strings and have regional variations across India. Shadow puppets use flat figures and light to create silhouettes on a screen. Glove puppets are controlled with hands and have a head and two arms. Regional puppet styles tell stories and engage music from local folk traditions.

Author

Harry Roy

Language

EN