Kiritas
Dublin Core
Title
Kiritas
Subject
Makeup
Head Gear
Characterization
Expressions
Costume
Description
Kriritas is a unique and elaborate costume component in Kathakali. All characters who do Pacha also wear Kiritas (Headgear). But when it comes to characters like Vishnu, Krishna or Rama (the incarnation) head gear is changed to what is called Mudi.
Creator
Lord Shiva
Contributor
Lord Shiva
Rights
N/A
Relation
Noble Kings and Incarnations
Format
Golden Head Wear
Type
Makeup
Identifier
kiritas
Coverage
Date Created
16th and 17th centuries
Date Valid
Till Date
Kathakali Item Type Metadata
Malayalam Characterization
കിരീത്
English Translation
Head Gear
Place of Creation
Kerala
Material
Satin Cloth
Collection
Citation
Lord Shiva, “Kiritas,” CCCH9051 Group 34, accessed May 13, 2024, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-34/items/show/10.
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