Kathakali

Base : Plain Glass

Medium : Glass colours

Year : 2008

A piece that took me a long time to complete owing to the complicated and heavily ornate head-dress.It was very important to get the facial expression right for this one as it is a very important feature of this dance form and, in fact, defines the character of the dance.

Kathakali (Malayam: കഥകളി, pronounced kət̪ʰəkəɭi]) is a highly stylised classical Indian dance-drama noted for its attractive make-up of characters, their elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body movements presented in tune with the anchor playback music and complementary percussion. It originated in the country's present day state of Kerala during the 16th century AD, approximately between 1555 and 1605, and has been updated over the years with improved looks, refined gestures and added themes besides more ornate singing and precise drumming.