Tools and Raw Materials

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Design Resource

Wooden Puppets

• Wooden piece (mango wood) - A basic material for Kathputli making.

• Customized tools and chisels - Sharp tools and chisels are used for carving.

• Colourful cloth - To give a traditional attire and for clothing.

• Needle and Thread - These are used to stitch the fabric.

• Scissor - It is used to cut the fabric for stitching.

• Waste cotton - It is used to fill the body of the puppet.

• Decorative materials - Like ribbons, laces and glitters etc., are used to decorate the puppet.

• Oil Paints - These are used to enamel the puppet face and neck.

• Round brush - It is used to paint the facial features.

• Glue - It is used to join the fabric pieces to the puppet.

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