Rods can be visible; requires coordination between two hands. 3. Marionettes (String Puppets) Construction: A fully articulated puppet made of wood, foam, or plastic, with strings or threads attached to a wooden or metal control (called the “crutch” or “controller”). Typical attachment points: head, shoulders, back, knees, hands, and sometimes elbows and hips.
The puppeteer stands above (on a bridge or balcony) and tilts the controller, pulls individual strings, or releases them to produce specific movements. Advanced marionettes may have 9–12 strings. different types of puppets
Only one puppet at a time; jaw movement is simple (open/close); requires ventriloquism skill. 6. Bunraku (Japanese Puppet Theater) Construction: Large, highly detailed puppets (about 1/2 to 2/3 human size), with articulated head, hands, eyebrows, mouth, and sometimes individual fingers. Each puppet has a wooden body frame with fabric clothing. Rods can be visible; requires coordination between two hands