The Artisan
Maya Bhat, is a fifth-generation artisan with 10+ years of experience, mastering every puppet-making stage to support her family and preserve heritage.
Maya Bhat
Maya Bhat
Maya Bhat, is a fifth-generation artisan with 10+ years of experience, mastering every puppet-making stage to support her family and preserve heritage.
The Craft
Rajasthani Kathputli is the traditional art of string puppetry, combining hand-carved woodwork, vivid painting, and detailed textile tailoring.
The Place
The craft thrives within traditional string-puppet maker communities across Rajasthan, clusters are in Jaipur and Udaipur, where master artisans operate home-based workshops passed down through generations.
The Product
Maya Bhat crafts traditional Kathputli products including single and pair string puppets depicting kings, queens, dancers, and folk figures. Her collection also features decorative puppet wall hangings, door hanging sets, contemporary puppet keychains, mini bag charms, and customized performance-ready string puppets.
Jaipur, RajasthanOrigin
WoodMaterial
Wood carving & hand paintingTechnique
Story behind the Craft
Originating centuries ago as a royal court entertainment and oral storytelling medium, Kathputli was traditionally practiced by the Bhat community to narrate historical legends, folklore, and moral tales across rural Rajasthan.
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