Ghost puppet made of palm leaf

This traditional ghost puppet is crafted from palm leaf sewn with cotton thread and hand-painted by artists from the tribal region of Odisha, India. This artisanal object, halfway between a child's toy and a piece of outsider art, embodies regional know-how passed down from generation to generation.

The silhouette is assembled by hand, panel by panel, then painted with skeletal motifs characteristic of this tribal craft.

A Popular Tribal Craft

This puppet perpetuates a tribal tradition from Odisha where dried palm leaves are sewn with cotton thread to form articulated silhouettes, then hand-painted. It is a rare craft, practiced by a small number of artisan families.

A Puppet Between Toy and Art Object

Mounted on a rod, it can be manipulated like a real puppet or displayed as an original decorative object. Its ghost motif, between humor and folklore, makes it a unique piece for decor that likes to stand out from the ordinary.

Sustainable and Ethical Manufacturing

This piece is made from natural materials, including palm leaf and cotton thread used in the traditional process. The artisanal approach limits environmental impact and contrasts with standardized industrial production.

We work directly with artisans to ensure fair and equitable remuneration, the preservation of traditional know-how, human-scale production, and the valorization of the artisan and their work.

Features

Material: palm leaf, cotton thread
Technique: assembly and hand-painting
Origin: Odisha, India
Size: approximately 34 cm (including rod)
Manufacturing: 100% handmade
Unique piece