Kathputli is a traditional form of string puppetry that originated in Rajasthan, India.

Indonesia is renowned for its intricate shadow puppetry, known as Wayang Kulit.

Bunraku is a traditional form of Japanese puppet theatre that involves three puppeteers manipulating a single puppet.

Rod Puppetry involves using rods or sticks to manipulate the puppets.

String Puppets are controlled by strings attached to their limbs and head.

Hand Puppetry involves the puppeteer wearing the puppet on their hand and manipulating it with their fingers.

Hand Puppet Theatre is a traditional form of Chinese theatre that uses hand puppets.

Giant Puppetry involves large puppets that are manipulated from below by puppeteers.

Wooden Puppets are made entirely of wood.

Mixed Puppetry uses a combination of strings and rods to manipulate the puppets.

Tholpavakoothu is a traditional form of Indian shadow puppet theatre.

Ventriloquism involves the puppeteer speaking the dialogue for the puppet without moving their lips.

Cloth Puppets are made entirely of fabric or cloth.

Black Light Puppetry involves the puppeteer manipulating the puppet from behind a screen using ultraviolet light.

Nang Yai is a traditional form of Thai shadow puppet theatre.