Jaipur: Kathputli Puppet-Making Workshop & Show

Discover the art of Kathputli puppetry with a hands-on workshop in Jaipur. Learn traditional techniques, create your own puppet, and enjoy a live puppet show.
Arrival & Traditional Welcome
Arrive at the traditional puppet-making workshop and meet the local artisan. Begin your experience with a warm welcome and an introduction to Rajasthan's colourful puppetry traditions.

Discover the History of Kathputli
Learn about the history of Kathputli, one of Rajasthan's traditional storytelling arts. Discover how puppetry has been preserved and passed down through generations of skilled artisan families.

Introduction to the Puppet-Making Process
Explore the different stages involved in creating a traditional Rajasthani puppet. Your artisan explains how the puppet is shaped, decorated and prepared for performance.

Carving & Shaping the Puppet
Watch a demonstration of the traditional carving process. Learn how the puppet's basic form and facial features are carefully shaped before being decorated.

Painting & Decorating
Discover how artisans bring the puppets to life with vibrant colours and traditional designs. Learn about the decorative details that give each Kathputli its distinctive Rajasthani character.

Costume & Assembly
Observe how the puppet is dressed in colourful traditional clothing and assembled with its strings. Learn how the different components work together to allow the puppet to move during a performance.

Hands-On Kathputli Making
Now it's your turn to become an artisan. Under the guidance of the local craftsman, create and decorate your own puppet. Participate in selected stages of the process and add your own creative touches.

Live Kathputli Puppet Show
Sit back and enjoy a lively traditional puppet performance. Watch colourful Kathputlis dance and move as the puppeteer narrates stories inspired by Rajasthan's folklore, culture and storytelling traditions.

Learn the Art of Puppetry
Discover how the puppeteer controls the strings and brings the characters to life. Learn about the skill, coordination and storytelling techniques involved in a traditional Kathputli performance.

Complete Your Puppet
Put the finishing touches on your handcrafted puppet. Admire its colours, costume and unique character before preparing it to take home.

Take Home Your Handcrafted Souvenir
Conclude the workshop by taking your own handmade Kathputli with you. Your puppet becomes a special reminder of Rajasthan's artistic heritage and your creative experience.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.