Our
Javanese shadow puppet collection includes an extensive
selection of wayang kulit shadow puppets. These classic
Javanese shadow puppets, the old wayang kulits, were used
in Balinese shadow puppet performances in Java, Bali,
and other islands of Indonesia. Wayang kulit shadow puppet
characters are typically based on the Hindu epics of the
Ramayana and Mahabharata. The traditional Javanese wayang
kulit shadow puppet maker cuts water buffalo leather in
intricate patterns to create shapes of light shining through
cut areas, and paints them on both sides. The perfectly
aged patina of these Javanese shadow puppets is a reflection
of their years of vigorous performance.
puppets: balinese shadow puppets : wayang kulit shadow
puppet
