47 Marionettes Ready to Ship From Udaipur

We currently have 47 marionettes in stock at our Udaipur workshop, including folk characters, Mughal royalty, animals, and theatrical figures. Each puppet is handcrafted using traditional kathputli techniques and is ready for immediate purchase.

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Rajasthani folk dancer marionette puppet with colorful ghagra skirt embroidered choli blouse authentic jewelry details currently available in stock at Udaipur workshop

Rajasthani Dancer

Traditional folk dancer with colorful ghagra (skirt), embroidered choli (blouse), and authentic Rajasthani jewelry details. Hand-painted facial features with expressive eyes. Height 48cm, 9-string control.

🎨 Natural mineral paints 📏 48cm height ⚙️ 9-string control

₹9,800 3 available

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Mughal Emperor

Intricately detailed emperor figure with silk-style robes, gold leaf accents on turban and jewelry. Based on 16th century Mughal court miniature paintings. Premium sheesham wood. Height 58cm, 11-string control.

✨ Gold leaf details 📏 58cm height ⚙️ 11-string control

₹18,500 2 available

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Decorated Elephant

Royal elephant with traditional Rajasthani decorative howdah (seat), painted cloth saddle blanket, and trunk that moves independently. Popular for children's theater. Height 35cm, 6-string control.

🐘 Movable trunk 📏 35cm height ⚙️ 6-string control

₹7,200 5 available

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Traditional Indian musician marionette holding miniature tabla drums with detailed turban vest costume perfect for cultural performances and educational displays about music

Traditional Musician

Folk musician holding miniature tabla (drums). Detailed traditional costume with turban and vest. Perfect for cultural performances and educational displays about Indian music. Height 46cm, 9-string control.

🎵 With tabla prop 📏 46cm height ⚙️ 9-string control

₹10,500 4 available

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Custom designed marionette character created through consultation process with theater company including design sketches approval phases and specific costume requirements for production

Bespoke theatrical marionette puppet designed for Ramayana adaptation at National School of Drama with historically accurate costume elements and character-specific painting details

We Design Puppets For Your Theater Production

We create bespoke marionettes tailored to your specific requirements. Whether you need characters for a theater production, historical figures for educational programs, or personalized puppets, our team brings your vision to life.

Consultation

Discuss your character concept, size requirements, costume style, and intended use. Share reference images if available.

Design Approval

We create detailed pencil sketches showing front and side views, costume details, and color palette for your approval.

Production

Master craftsman Raghunandan and team create your puppet using traditional techniques. Timeline: 6-8 weeks.

Minimum Order: 4 puppets for custom theater projects

Pricing: ₹18,000+ per puppet depending on complexity

Timeline: 6-8 weeks from design approval to delivery

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How We Turn Wood Into a Marionette in Seven Steps

Each marionette goes through seven stages of traditional craftsmanship, taking 12-18 days from raw wood to finished puppet. Our process has remained largely unchanged for three generations.

Wood Selection

We choose seasoned sheesham wood pieces, checking for grain quality and absence of knots. Wood must be dry-aged for at least 6 months to prevent cracking.

Head Carving

The head is carved using traditional chisels and knives. Facial features are sculpted by hand - this is the most skilled part requiring 8-12 hours per head.

Body Assembly

Torso, limbs, hands, and feet are carved separately, then connected using ball-and-socket joints for natural movement. Each joint is hand-fitted.

Sanding & Preparation

All wooden parts are sanded smooth in multiple stages, from coarse to fine grit. A natural wood sealer is applied before painting.

Hand Painting

Base coat, detail work, and final touches are applied using fine brushes. Traditional mineral paints or modern acrylics depending on character style.

Costume Creation

Fabrics are hand-cut and sewn to fit the puppet. Details like jewelry, turbans, and accessories are added. All costumes are unique.

String Installation

Strings are attached to control points on head, hands, back, and knees. The control bar is balanced and tested for proper movement.

Meet the Four People Who Make Your Puppet

Master Craftsman

Raghunandan Bhattacharya

Workshop Owner & Master Carver

Raghunandan learned puppet-making from his grandfather starting at age 12. He specializes in facial expression carving and has created over 800 marionettes. He trains all new apprentices personally and oversees quality control for every puppet.

28 years experience 800+ puppets created

Suresh Kumar Meena

Senior Painter

Suresh has worked with WoodenTales for 15 years. He specializes in miniature detail painting, particularly facial features and jewelry. His work on Mughal-era puppets is known for historical accuracy.

15 years with us Specialist in details

Lakshmi Verma

Costume Designer

Lakshmi joined our team in 2015 after studying traditional Rajasthani textile arts. She designs and sews all puppet costumes by hand, ensuring authentic period details for historical characters.

9 years with us Textile specialist

Aditya Sharma

Apprentice Carver

Aditya began his apprenticeship in October 2024 after graduating from Udaipur Government Arts College. He is currently learning head carving and joint assembly under Raghunandan's guidance.

In training Arts college graduate

Theaters and Schools We Work With

We collaborate with theaters, educational institutions, and cultural organizations across India and internationally.

Natya Kala Mandir

Jaipur, Rajasthan

Leading theater company. Regular supplier of custom puppets for their children's productions since 2019.

National School of Drama

New Delhi

Supplied marionettes for their 2023 Ramayana adaptation. Ongoing partnership for puppetry training programs.

Shilpa Cultural Center

Udaipur, Rajasthan

Educational partner. We provide puppets for their children's programs and conduct quarterly workshops.

Rang Mandal Theatre

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Theater group focusing on traditional Indian folk tales. Long-term client since 2018.

International Puppet Museum

Berlin, Germany

Museum featuring traditional puppets worldwide. Purchased 6 pieces for their South Asian collection.

Indian Heritage Foundation

Bangalore, Karnataka

Cultural preservation organization. Partner for documentation and promotion of kathputli traditions.

How to Save Money on Bulk Orders

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Educational Discount

Schools, universities, and cultural education programs receive 20% discount on orders of 15 or more puppets.

Discount: 20% off

Minimum: 15 puppets

Proof Required: Educational institution ID

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Theater Company Discount

Professional theater companies ordering 10+ puppets get 15% off. Long-term partners receive additional benefits.

Discount: 15% off

Minimum: 10 puppets

Bonus: Free repair service for first year

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Bulk Purchase

Large orders for festivals, exhibitions, or retail receive tiered discounts based on quantity purchased.

20-30 puppets: 10% off

31-50 puppets: 12% off

51+ puppets: Custom pricing

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Loyalty Bonus

Returning customers who have purchased 5 or more puppets receive priority production scheduling and special benefits.

Benefit 1: Priority queue

Benefit 2: 5% loyalty discount

Benefit 3: Free shipping (India)

All discounts apply to base puppet price. Discounts cannot be combined. Contact us at contact@woodentales.com to verify eligibility.