Kathakali Merch

Description: classical Indian dance

Description: ‘Kathakali’, an important genre in the Indian classical dance form, is associated with storytelling form of this art. It is the dance drama from the south Indian state of Kerala

Description: Kathakali is one of the oldest theatre forms in the world. It originated in the area of southwestern India now known as the state of Kerala. Kathakali is a group presentation, in which dancers take various roles in performances traditionally based on themes from Hindu mythology, especially the two epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. The most interesting aspects of Kathakali is its elaborate make-up code. Characters are categorized according to their nature. This determines the colours used in the make-up.

Description: A depiction of a Bharatanatyam dancer holding cymbals, set against a yellow circle with the words 'The Dance Space' beside her.

Description: A stylized representation of a Kathak dancer performing with cymbals against a yellow circle on a black background, with the text 'The Dance Space' on the right.