Kathakali - An amazing Art form of Kerala (Part 2)

Kathakali is a highly stylized classical Indian dance-drama noted for the attractive make-up of characters, elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body movements presented in tune with the anchor playback music and complementary percussion. The makeup alone can create the super human effect. It takes nearly three to four hours to complete the make-up which is done in stages, and the duration varies according to the character and complexity of the costume. All the colours used in the make-up