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Hello, Thirsty Crow @Sabha

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A timeless, majestic venue. A modern vibe. That's SabhaBlr. An imaginary music filled my ears as my daughter and I landed here on the early Sunday morning. Felt like the time clock was wound a few years back, but the essence was still relevant to the current. The child artist in me was at home! We assembled our DIY stage - made of connectors, rods and curtains to give a child-friendly look. The artwork on the stage was inspired by what a small kid would do - clouds with cotton, bushes made by paper fans, a tree made with a roll and the fabric stage background created by band of beads. The support staff did their best to keep the place spotless and in order. A perfect team-work for the prep time. The DIY Setup We could hear the giggle of our first guest as we got ready to welcome. And the giggles doubled, quadrupled and so on! Thanks to our ticketing partner, Urbanaut. Seamless booking experience for curated shows - both for the host and guest. Our handmade puppet (with a special fa...
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Atta Galatta Thirsty Crow!

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A cozy auditorium on a sunny Sunday afternoon... A mini-movie theatre setup with a comfortable floor seating...  Energetic kids, curious parents... The Thirsty Crow was excited! Performing on stage, the crow started with the repetitive sound - "caw... caw..." The kids gave a perfect chorus, synchronizing so well! The inquisitive questions by the crow were answered with apt, to the point answers! This wonderful chemistry asked for more! Escaping all the barricades, the crow flew off to get a glimpse of the audience - and what a welcome! The kids looked forward to have their own version of the puppet! The puppet art session slowly (un)folded puppets that came to life with a rocking performance! The best part - the kids rocked it too!  The Thirsty Crow had a memorable time with the enthusiastic audience, on a summer vacation evening! The fun was in an infinite loop, and the parting was hard... band of beads thanks all the kids and their parents/guardians for coming over! A spec...
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Folkluru Santhe - ADI BLR Design Week - Bhartiya experience!

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Lush Greenery. Structured Layout. Wide Footpaths. That's Bhartiya City, Bengaluru. Nested in this area, Bhartiya Mall is a shopper's ultimate destination - a big mall, with a huge open area outside. Excited voices. Pearly white santhe tents. Flowing sarees laid in a pattern for decor... Quite an  early morning  sight!  It was band of beads' first experience to be a part of the design community sante - Folkluru, by ADI BLR Design week! Supported by the Government of Karnataka and BBMP, this was a unique platform for artists following various art forms. A two-day paradise for art-lovers. A fabulous informal jam session made the stall setup lively. Thoughtful food arrangements, especially to combat the weather - heat and wind, made the experience all the more Bharatiya! The three "walls" of the stall with an open entrance seemed like a little cocoon for all my handcrafted bead products! It was a world of fantasy, come to life! Evenings were an absolute delight - buzz...
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Puppet Show & Art - A Hundred Hands

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  A design institute. A handmade crafts festival. A bright, spring day. Felt like heaven for an art-lover! I landed on the new environment, where the hand-made crow puppet was to perform - an open-air amphitheater! A wider stage, a bigger audience... excitement was crawling in! As I assembled my DIY theater, I had some company on stage - NIFT students rehearsing a dance with classical music! A perfect start! Soon, it was time! The crowds were set, ready for the show. This time, the young crowd was dancing to the tunes of the songs, and gave a perfect chorus! The crow felt at home, despite the wider theater setup! Afterall, I had my whole family to cheer and support, this time! With a little  hand-made bird puppet in their hands,  lots of inquisitive questions followed after I ended the puppet workshop: "How to make the puppet say 'caw...caw'?" "Can I make this bird eat?" The answers turned into actions! The children departed the amphitheater with puppets in ...
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Hello Thirsty Crow! - BIC

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The ambience felt so homely - mattress seating, custom mini-theatre in a library, on a rainy Sunday morning! "Mamma, what is behind the brown curtains?", the first reaction from a 3-year old in the audience. I heard the whispers with answers. Curious children, excited parents... I was all ears sitting behind the curtains. The ambience was captured in camera by another curious member, all grown up... my daughter! Its a wonder of perspectives! I could hear a range of emotions as I got into the character of the thirsty crow, enacted through a handmade puppet. The audience (including the parents) were great participants. There was a point, when the "caw, caw.." became a favorite chorus! The thirsty crow was now a hero! A puppet making activity had to follow as everyone wanted to get a handmade puppet, like the thirsty crow! It was a sight worth a capture when the puppet came to life! A world of fantasy! band of beads would like to thank all the parents and the kids for ...
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The Story of StoryTelling!

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Real-life or Reel-life - Characters inspire us. What if the reel-life can be made real?? The first Lion (king) puppet was born! (13th June, 2020)  https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D9ufNJQLP/ What if we could bind a familiar tale with it? A traditional one, perhaps? (17th September, 2020) Maybe, a very popular one... (9th October, 2020) https://www.facebook.com/share/19opx6ATuQ/ And now, lets make it theatrical... (20th May, 2021 onwards) https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1WpmSpXtip/ First online... then offline... https://www.facebook.com/share/18wCJUMPAk/ The Stage... The Theatre... The Show... It has been a journey - an exciting adventure! And, the fun continues!  And continues... band of beads offers: 1. Handmade puppets with a background 2. Offline/Online puppet shows which depict traditional tales, in a modern way through puppets Contact us for any queries/bookings: contact.bandofbeads@gmail.com
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The Thirsty Crow Puppet Show - Children's Day

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A wonderful line-up of activities for kids on Children's Day - sounded like a childhood re-visit! band of beads was privileged to be a part of this exciting line-up - The Thirsty Crow Puppet Show! On a bright Sunday morning, children were all excited, seated in a library. There was a murmur of "caw... caw" as the show started, little eyes awaiting a glimpse of the puppet! A huge round of applause (without prompts/instructions) followed as the crow made an entry! The crow was excited! Nature is a true inspiration. An instant connect! A world of traditional virtual reality - which is real! The best part - it does not harm! I was in awe witnessing the connect and the story coming to life in the young minds! A handmade puppet. A traditional story in a modern storytelling set-up. Time changes things. But, the roots remain the same! band of beads is excited to extend the world of beading to offline puppetry! Those beady eyes bring in a lot of moments worth a capture! Event at: ...
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Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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