The head is carved from wood. Mechanisms in the hollow head move the eyes and mouth. The main rod, made either of wood or bamboo, runs through the neck to the head, and the length varies. The hand ...

QUANZHOU, Fujian - Puppet master Lin Wenrong has the world on a string. Yet despite his 50 years of performing experience, he still has to use meditation to calm himself before he steps onto the stage ...

Playing make-believe with hand puppets is one of the healthiest playtime activities for bonding with your child. Not only do puppets provide a chance for your child to engage in storytelling in an ...

NEW YORK – Having a personal portrait made is usually an occasion of dignity and a sign of accomplishment. Usually. But it's hard to be stately when your portrait comes with a hand hole, a plush nose ...

Elvis peeks out from behind a dinosaur that has a jack-o’-lantern bobbling in front of it. Round the corner, Freddie Mercury and Mr Bean hang out next to each other. This is not a fever dream, but the ...

Puppet-making is becoming more and more attractive to many young people as puppets become more present on TV and in advertising campaigns, reports Sarah Elhosary The popularity of using puppets in ...