Handcrafted Rama and Ravana Leather Puppet

Handcrafted Rama and Ravana Leather Puppet

A beautiful piece of wall decor, the limbs of this beautiful Puppet can be manipulated using strings.

An ancient practice, wandering entertainers have for centuries disseminated the knowledge of Hindu epics and local folk tales to the remotest corners of the region, through this art form and tradition. The raw materials used are Goat hide and sheepskin and the colours used are derived from vegetables dyes. Creating small holes inside the decorative patterns enhances the attraction of the items, which is done using a pogaru (chisel). The painted piece is dried in sunlight over two to three days.