Mask Making or Mukhota craft of Uttarakhand

Project FUEL 2018/2018

Project FUEL
India

Mask making or Mukhota is a traditional craft of carving masks out of wood. These masks portray characters from mythological tales and are used in ritual theatre performances. They are especially used during Ramman religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal Himalayas. The festival, which is inspired from the life of Lord Rama, was declared as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2009.

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Title: Mask Making or Mukhota craft of Uttarakhand
Creator: Project FUEL
Date Created: 2018/2018
Location: Urgam Valley, Chamoli District, Uttarakhand
Subject Keywords: Masks, Mask making, Mukhota , Uttarakhand, Homespun, Ramman, Intangible Cultural Heritage, Urgam valley, Garhwal, Chamoli, Crafts , Craftsmen, Artisan
Type: Mask Making
Contributor: Uttarakhand Handloom and Handicraft Development Council (UHHDC)
External Link: https://www.uttarakhandcrafts.com/
Project: Project FUEL in collaboration with Uttarakhand Handloom and Handicraft Development Council (UHHDC) brings forth 'Homespun in Uttarakhand' to present life lessons of seven master artisans, who bring these craft forms to life. An episodic series, 'Homespun in Uttarakhand' aims to narrate their personal stories and their passion celebrating the unrecognised & dying craft practices, which need preservation.
Director: Ajitesh Sharma

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