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Kemistra: Beating Heart of the Karnival of Night and Day
$300.00
Kemistra (or Kemmi to her friends) is the major-domo of the Karnival of Night and Day, a stranded carnival that has faced economic hardship. Despite being just an oddling, she possesses a wisdom that hints at time spent among the feylings and promises hidden powers yet to come. She remains the beating heart of the Karnival, doing her best to turn the tide of their woes as performers drift away. Her dedication and mysterious abilities may be the only hope for the struggling carnival's survival.
The Land of Odd
Kemistra exists in the richly imagined Land of Odd, a world inspired by Brian Froud's Podlings from The Dark Crystal. Unlike the earthy tones of Podlings, the Oddlings celebrate a kaleidoscope of colors and diverse personalities. The Land is home to diverse communities—from Desert-dwellers to Underwolders, Aeyriekin to Swamplings, Oceanics to Forestkind—each with their own cultures, beliefs, and traditions.
The Craft
Each Kemistra marionette is handmade in Australia by The Squeaking Tribe, featuring a sculpted clay head with hand-painted details, a unique Karnival costume made from specialty fabrics and collected materials, and professional 6-string marionette controls. Standing 25cm tall (60cm when strung) and weighing 0.6kg, each piece is unique with its own story told through carefully chosen textiles, jewelry, and distinctive details.