Aakaar Puppet Theatre
As traditional puppeteers, we are dedicated to keeping our heritage alive. We perform classic Kathputli shows and teach the craft of puppet-making for all ages.
Custom Puppet Design & Fabrication
Shipped across India
We design and build custom puppets of any size or style, from traditional Rajasthani string puppets to giant parade puppets, using wood, foam, or papier-mâché based on your idea.
Puppetry Workshops & Training
Available across New Delhi
We teach you to make and perform with your own Kathputli puppet from raw materials, sharing every step and tradition, with all tools and stories included.
Rajasthani Puppet Shows (Kathputli)
Available across India
We perform live Rajasthani Kathputli puppet shows with handcrafted puppets, real stories, and music for schools, festivals, and events.
Meet your expert
Aakaar Puppet Theatre
My Story
Namaste, we are Aakaar Puppet Theatre from the Katputli colony in Delhi. Some folks call Kathputli a 'dying art', but hum kehte hain (we say), art never dies - it lives in our hearts, from dadaji (grandfather) to bachche (kids). We've taken our string puppets everywhere - Spain, Brazil, Bangladesh, and taught kids from France, Germany too. Wherever we perform, chhote-bade sab sarahate hain (young and old all applaud). This is our tradition, our culture. Shukriya.
My Work
Puppetry for All Occasions - We perform traditional Kathputli puppet shows, host puppet making workshops, and do live demonstrations for festivals, schools, and events.
Traditional Shows - Classic tales like Amar Singh Rathore and Dhola Maru, with live Rajasthani storytelling and music. Audiences of all ages enjoy.
Workshops - We teach puppet making from scratch - wood carving, papier-mâché, clothes, and how to bring puppets to life with strings.
Big and Small Puppets - We create giant puppets, mask puppets for big shows and collaborations. Always open to new ideas and projects.