Chutti
Dublin Core
Title
Chutti
Subject
Makeup
Facial Painting
Beard
Characterization
Expressions
Costume
Description
Chutti is a prop and face costume mimicking the beard. It usually refers to the painted beard. The Chuttikkaran (make-up artist) puts the Chutti which forms the second stage of make-up. The Chutti plays a crucial role in differentiating the characters and their personality.
Creator
Bharata Muni
Contributor
Bharata Muni
Rights
The Chuttikkaran (make-up man) puts the Chutti
Relation
Beard
Format
White beard
Type
Makeup
Identifier
chutti
Coverage
Date Created
16th and 17th centuries
Date Valid
Till Date
Kathakali Item Type Metadata
Malayalam Characterization
ചട്ടി
English Translation
Beard
Place of Creation
Kerala
Material
Lime
Rice Flour
Collection
Citation
Bharata Muni, “Chutti,” CCCH9051 Group 34, accessed May 8, 2024, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-34/items/show/8.
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