The photos were taken at a Kathakkali dance performance at Fort Cochin in the Indian State of Kerala. Vibrant natural colours used as facial makeup. Prior to the performance elaborate makeup for the dancers were done in front of the audience. Bravo to the makeup artists.
A Kathakkali dancer at Kerala, India (Facial make-up is done with natural colours)
Kathakkali Dancers: a male dancer dressed as female consort
Kathakkali dancer with a circular (white) extension to his face (Kerala, India)
This entry is in response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Vivid.”
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