How do Japanese Bunraku puppets work?

Japanese Bunraku puppets are intricately crafted, life-sized figures manipulated by a team of three puppeteers, each responsible for different aspects of the puppet's movement. The main puppeteer, known as the "omozukai," controls the head and right hand, while the other two handle the left hand and the feet, often hidden from view. These puppets are made of wood and cloth, featuring jointed limbs that allow for fluid, expressive movements. Accompanying the performance, a narrator and traditional music enhance the emotional depth of the storytelling.