Kavad is a wooden box that storytellers use to tell stories. A small compact box opens in many layers, in a rather fascinating manner as the story unfolds.
Traditionally, it was used to tell mythological stories, but now they even make small ones to teach alphabets to kids. Red used to be the color, but now you can get them custom made in the color of your choice.
If you buy one, please learn the order of opening the flaps very well. It seems simple, but believe me, you will not get it in one go.
What is Kavad?
Kavad – the colorful wooden toy like a box, is actually a shrine, wherein live the stories. Mostly the stories come from epics Ramayan and Mahabharat. Sometimes there are other stories from local folklore like stories of locals saints or heroes. You can also think of it as a moving temple. In Mewar, the home of the tradition, it is primarily used to tell family stories including genealogies.
It was recorded at Dastkaar, 2010 @ New Delhi with the artist's permission.
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