Bengal tiger palm leaf puppet

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

The silhouette is assembled by hand, panel by panel, then painted with the characteristic spotted patterns of the tiger.

A Popular Craft from Odisha

This puppet perpetuates a 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 limited 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 animal motif, emblematic of Indian fauna, makes it a unique piece for a decor that likes to stand out from the ordinary.

Sustainable and Ethical Production

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

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