Tereshiela
Dublin Core
Title
Tereshiela
Subject
Thirasseela
Curtain
Satin
Colourful
Bright
Prop
Screen
Upholstery
Draw
Veil
Drapery
Drapes
Shroud
Description
Tereshiela is held in front of the stage to introduce characters. It is also used as backdrop and background aesthetic to please the audience as well as bring enthusiasm to the dance drama. It is specially made and hand-made.
Creator
Sri Manavedan Raja
Contributor
Vettathu Raja
Rights
To be held by two men or two costume assistants
Relation
Kalivilakku
Format
Length: Four Feet
Width: Five Feet
Traditional Design: Single colour, with the figure of lotus or deity painted
Modern Design: Rectangles of bright colours, with logo or name of the troupe. Larger Size.
Width: Five Feet
Traditional Design: Single colour, with the figure of lotus or deity painted
Modern Design: Rectangles of bright colours, with logo or name of the troupe. Larger Size.
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
tereshiela
Coverage
Date Created
Mid 17th Century
Date Valid
Mid 17th Century to Present
Kathakali Item Type Metadata
Malayalam Characterization
തിരശ്ശീല
English Translation
Curtain
Place of Creation
North East of Kochi
Material
Satin Cloth
Collection
Citation
Sri Manavedan Raja, “Tereshiela,” CCCH9051 Group 34, accessed January 12, 2025, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-34/items/show/35.
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