Chitrakathi Leather Puppet Making Experience

About this experience

This experience opens a window into the world of Chitrakathi, a tradition that carries stories through handmade leather puppets and quiet craftsmanship. In the village of Pinguli, inside the space shaped by generations of practice, the process unfolds slowly. Patterns are drawn, leather is cut with care and colours settle into place one stroke at a time. The atmosphere is simple and grounded, built on memory and routine. Under the guidance of Chetan Parshuram Gangavane the steps reveal how an old storytelling form survives through steady hands and patient work. A small puppet or motif is created as a personal keepsake. By the end, the craft feels less like an art form and more like a living archive of the region’s history. What It Covers: A guided look into the Chitrakathi tradition where leather, colour and narrative come together in a single craft practice Hands on work in cutting, shaping and detailing a small puppet form inspired by traditional patterns from the region Insight into the cultural roots of Chitrakathi in Sindhudurg and its connection with community based storytelling Observation of the tools and techniques that define Pinguli’s long standing leather puppet craft A take home handcrafted puppet or motif created during the session as a reminder of the experience