A forklift was used to manipulate an eight-metre marionette that was shipped from South Korea to China to promote a textile and apparel show.

"Tara" was equipped with joints in her legs and arms and a pair of movable eyeballs.

Shanghai Daily reported it took 10 people pulling ropes and a "10-metre high forklift" to make her walk. She performed at the ShanghaiMart for three days.

Click here to see Tara and the special forklift.