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Puppets & Toys
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Puppets : The art of puppeteeri
is an ancient tradition of Rajasthan. The puppets of Rajasthan are particularly
charming on account of their colourful dresses and exaggerated eyes &
lips. The most quaint aspect of these puppets is the way their expressions
are painted these puppets are mostly made of wood and dresses made from
old printed fabrics. The hands are made by stuffing rays into the sleeves
of the dresses.
Toys & Dolls : The Wooden toys of Udaipur are very
popular, soft tinted clay toys of Merta in Nagaur district.Stuffed toys
with embroidery over them is the product of Jaipur. The toys from Bassi
are also very popular. A cosmetic box called ‘Shringar dan’ is also a
popular article.
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