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The Bible Story (Jesus Christ)
Tholpavakoothu
Art FormTholpavakoothu
ArtistRajeev Pulavar
Created2012
PlaceKoonathara, Palakkad, Kerala
DimensionsPuppets approx. 80cm - 90cm
Mediumleather, natural dyes
An act of deliberate inclusion — bringing the story of Christ into a form that has always lived in the space between the sacred and the human. Performed to both Hindu and Christian audiences.
The Story
Depicts the life and miracles of Jesus Christ within the aesthetic of Tholpavakoothu.
Materials Used
- leather
- natural dyes
How It’s Made
Adapts Christian imagery into traditional leather shadow craft.
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