"Kathakalī is a major form of classical Indian dance. It is a "story play" genre of art, but one distinguished by the elaborately colorful make-up, costumes and face masks that the traditionally male actor-dancers wear. "
- Wikipedia
My friend's father is a great lover of the art form and so made a Kathakali Doll as birthday gift for him.
All the parts of the doll except the jewellery are made from recycled materials.
The base is a circle cut from cardboard. Each leg is attached to the cardboard base. Newspaper coils are shaped into bust and head.
The entire body is covered in newspaper strips.
Finished doll
- Wikipedia
My friend's father is a great lover of the art form and so made a Kathakali Doll as birthday gift for him.
All the parts of the doll except the jewellery are made from recycled materials.
Making the structure
The base is a circle cut from cardboard. Each leg is attached to the cardboard base. Newspaper coils are shaped into bust and head.
The entire body is covered in newspaper strips.
Apply paper napkin strips covered in glue and water mix and cover the whole structure. Quilled rolls are applied for crown and earrings. Circular piece cut from cardboard forms the base of the headdress. Black thread is used to make the long hair.
An old white cloth is used for the skirt.
Another piece of old cloth is used for the upper portion of the body. The skirt is painted in white.
Other finer details and jewellery are added.
Finished doll
