A caricature is a stylized portrait that playfully exaggerates a person's most recognisable features — eyes, smile, hair — to create a memorable, gift-worthy artwork.

## Caricature Meaning A caricature is an artistic portrait that intentionally exaggerates the features of a person while keeping them instantly recognisable. The word comes from the Italian *caricare* meaning 'to load or exaggerate'. Modern caricatures are used as wedding favours, corporate gifts and event entertainment. ## Types of Caricature • Live event caricatures drawn at weddings, parties and corporate events. • Custom caricatures from photos delivered as digital files, prints, frames or merchandise. • Group & couple caricatures, perfect for anniversaries and family gifts. • AI caricatures generated instantly from a single photo. ## Where to Order in India [Creative Caricature Club](/) is India's #1 caricature studio with 5000+ delivered events. You can [order a custom caricature](/order), [book a live artist](/book-event) or generate one with the [AI caricature tool](/shop/ai-caricature). ## Common Questions Q: Is caricature the same as a cartoon? A: No. A cartoon is a fictional character; a caricature is a real person drawn with exaggerated features. See our [gallery](/gallery/caricature). Q: What occasions are caricatures used for? A: Weddings, sangeet, birthdays, baby showers, retirements, corporate offsites and personalised gifting. [Get an instant quote](/enquiry). Q: How long does a caricature take? A: A live caricature takes 3–5 minutes; a custom one takes 24–72 hours. Order now from the [shop](/order).

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