Marionettes.cz
- Puppets
- Puppets For Kids and Fans
Our Puppets For Kids and Fans page offers a fantastic selection of handmade marionettes, suitable for both beginners and seasoned puppeteers. We’ve categorized these puppets to make browsing easy, helping you find the perfect one for your needs. Whether you're looking for classic characters, animals, or something unique, these marionettes are crafted with care in the Czech Republic, blending tradition and quality. Explore the variety and discover a puppet that will capture your heart! - Art Puppets
Art Marionettes are our best selection of puppets that are both unique and special in every possible way. Each creation is an original detailed piece of art. Art Marionettes will make a wonderful addition to your collection and they will bring joy and beauty into your home. Lifetime figurines that age like wine...For better clarity we've sorted them into a few categories bellow. So look at and enjoy :)
Katerina Novakova - Performance Puppets
They are fully functional professionally articulated and balanced puppets. You'll meet them on the street, at a party, or in a video somewhere on social media. You can choose from our existing range, or you can come up with your own idea and we will make a professional puppet for you. - Custom
We are mastering the technique of hand carving and the modern technique of 3D printing. We use top-quality materials and techniques. We are able to communicate with you on a daily basis during the project to find the best possible way how to make your ideas come true.
- Publications
A wide range of magazines and publications are dedicated to the art of puppetry. These publications cover various aspects of puppetry, from its history in the Czech Republic to contemporary practices. They include both print and digital formats, offering detailed insights into the craftsmanship, tradition, and storytelling that puppetry embodies. This collection is perfect for enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone interested in exploring the world of marionettes. - Exhibition in Biarritz, France
Marionettes.cz Showcases a Contemporary Collection of Czech Puppetry
Our marionettes have successfully captivated audiences in France! Invited to the prestigious exhibition in Biarritz, a picturesque town on the southwest coast, we proudly showcased a stunning contemporary collection of Czech puppetry.
The event featured an extraordinary array of marionettes, offering a diverse range of types, sizes, and styles, beautifully blending traditional craftsmanship with modern artistry.
This remarkable opportunity allowed us to represent one of the oldest and most cherished Czech traditions on an international stage. Our puppets enchanted both professionals and art enthusiasts alike, reaffirming the global appeal of Czech culture.
The success of the exhibition is a testament to the enduring magic of puppetry and its ability to bring people together through creativity and tradition. We are honored to have brought a piece of Czech heritage to such a prestigious platform in Biarritz.
- Puppets For Kids and Fans
- DIY & Parts
- Do it yourself - KITs
Make your own marionettes. You're skilled to and we know it! Assemble a puppet from a pre-prepared set. Parts for making puppets. Made in Czech Republic. Safe materials. Wooden toys. Quality Czech product. - Material for puppet construction
We’re excited to offer a wide range of top-quality materials and accessories for crafting your own marionettes! Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out as a hobbyist, we have everything you need to bring your puppets to life. Our selection includes premium wood, strong and durable strings, and finely detailed hardware, ensuring that your marionettes are both functional and beautifully handcrafted. We take pride in providing products that help you express your creativity while making sure your creations are built to last. Whatever your project, we’re here to support you every step of the way! - Marionette Stands
Marionette stands are vital in the marionette world, supporting beautifully crafted puppets for display. Typically made of wood, the stands are designed to hold the marionette upright and prevent string tangling. They also showcase the puppets as decorative art pieces, reflecting the artistry and tradition of Czech puppet-making. Whether in a theater or a collector's home, marionette stands to preserve and enhance the charm of these iconic cultural treasures. - Control devices for marionettes
Our marionette controllers are designed to offer precise and effortless manipulation for both beginners and professionals. Crafted from high-quality wood and metal, they provide excellent balance and control, making it easy to bring your puppets to life. Whether you're aiming for subtle gestures or complex movements, our selection ranges from simple crossbar designs to more advanced systems, ensuring the perfect fit for any skill level. With our controllers, you'll enjoy smooth, natural movements that enhance the artistry of puppeteering. - Marionette bodies, heads, shoes
On our Bodies and Heads, Marionette Parts & Shoes page, we offer a variety of high-quality components to help you create or customize your marionettes. Our selection includes intricately crafted heads, fully formed bodies and detailed shoes, all available in different sizes and styles to match your puppet's character. Whether you're assembling a new marionette or giving an existing one a fresh look, these parts ensure both durability and artistic detail, making your creations stand out.
- Do it yourself - KITs
- Puppets for 3D printing
- Complete puppets for 3D printing
Here we have our database of animal puppets ready to print on 3D printers. We can also customize the files to your needs. The license for each file allows you to print up to 5 pieces.
Please note that the price of your order includes only the electronic 3D model file (*.stl). The printing of your puppet is up to you :)
Enjoy! - Bodies for 3D printing
In this category, you can find many 3D models for printing. Please note your the price of your order includes an electronic file with a 3D model (*.stl) only. The printing of your marionette is down to you :)Enjoy! - Heads for 3D printing
Here we have our database of marionette heads ready for printing at 3D printers. We can also customise the files to suit your needs. Please note your the price of your order includes an electronic file with 3D model (*.stl) only. The printing of your marionette is down to you :)Enjoy! - Shoes for 3D printing
Choose the 3D model for printing shoes that you need for your marionette. Converse, varnish or basketball? You will also find a range of hats here.
- Hands for 3D printing
Here we have our database of marionette hands ready for printing at 3D printers. We can also customise the files to suit your needs. Please note your the price of your order includes an electronic file with 3D model (*.stl) only. The printing of your marionette is down to you :)Enjoy! - Controllers and Eye mechanics
Here we have our database of files with 3D models of eye mechanisms or controllers, ready for 3D printing. We can also customize the files to suit your needs. Please note that the price of your order includes only the electronic file with the 3D model (*.stl). Printing your puppet is up to you :)
Enjoy! - Props for 3D printing
In this category you will find a number of different props in 3D models. Now you can print props of guitar, piano, and other musical instruments on a 3D printer.
- Complete puppets for 3D printing
- Antique
- Courses
- Puppet Carving
Turn wood into a puppet according to your imagination. It is our imagination and energy that transform a piece of wood into a puppet. Wood has its own structure, which guides our chisel. If we are attentive and open to improvisation, even a random cut can inspire us on where to go next in seeking its shape and expression. Then, through it, we can tell stories... - Puppet Therapy
We will let you understand how to use puppets as an effective therapy tool. See how we are developing a methodology to teach this phenomenon. Join the global project and see the courses we run. - Puppet Building
Learn to assemble and decorate your own wooden puppet under the leadership of our experienced puppeteers and teachers. You can choose from courses that are simple or more advanced. Experience the joy of building your very own marionette.
Connect beauty and function. Reality and imagination. Matter and spirit. Puppet and puppeteer. The old puppeteers always said “A puppet must be made to be beautiful and to play itself”, and I would only add that this is a task full of many crafts.
Petr PuppeteerSenior Puppet Technologist – PUP - Puppet Animation
Here you will find courses on rules and techniques to set you free in expressing your intention with the puppets. A puppet is like a shield to hide behind. It's giving you the freedom to say and act whatever you feel and want. We will teach you the technique.
- Puppet Carving
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