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Natural mineral pigments
Traditional craft or ceremonial material documented in Kathakali (Thrissur, Kerala, India).
Classification
Material
Origin / Scope
India
Connected Rooms
1 Tradition
Bibliography
1 Source
Archival note & context
Natural mineral pigments is recorded in the Folkroom archive among the core materials of Kathakali in Thrissur, Kerala, India.
Classical dance-drama of Kerala told entirely through mudra hand-gestures, facial expression, and percussion, without a single word spoken by the actor.
Used in traditions
1Sources
1What’s on this page is sourced from the citation below.
| Source | Publisher | Licence |
|---|---|---|
| Kathakali — Primary Archival Dossier (India) | National Inventory | CC BY-SA 4.0 |