Theppu
Dublin Core
Title
Theppu
Subject
Makeup
Facial Painting
Mask
Characterization
Expressions
Costume
Description
Theppu is a type of make-up skill and make-up look. Theppu is the first stage where the artiste himself applies the basic facial paintings. All the colours used in the make-up are obtained from natural substances and herbs. Make-up is an essential component in Kathakali.
Creator
Vettathu Raja
Contributor
Vettathu Raja
Rights
The artiste himself applies the basic facial paintings.
Relation
Kathi Character
Format
Green Jawline
Black eye makeup
Red forehead markings
Type
Makeup
Identifier
theppu
Coverage
Date Created
4th Century CE
Date Valid
Till Date
Kathakali Item Type Metadata
Malayalam Characterization
ഥെപ്പു
English Translation
Float
Place of Creation
Kerala
Material
Cinnabar
Arsenic
Collection
Citation
Vettathu Raja, “Theppu,” CCCH9051 Group 34, accessed May 12, 2024, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-34/items/show/7.
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