Nang Yai Shadow Puppet Theater

Nang Yai shadow puppet play is an art form of traditional Thai drama, a combination of different jobs in one. Much attention goes into the design of complex and detailed design of the characters, which is made from a master of art. Once the design is done, it is applied to a piece of leather and embossed with a lot of attention. Subsequently, the etched piece of skin mounted on sticks and the life of each character by a master puppeteer, in the form of a specificperformance of classical drama, filled with live music and Thai singer to provide the narration.

Studies show that Nang Yai shadow puppet drama was there during the Sukhothai. But it is almost certain that this art form has been a major source of entertainment during the Ayutthaya era and will remain so until the early Rattanakosin during the reign of Rama V (King Chalalongkorn).

The shadow Nang Yai puppet theater was founded in Khanon WatRatchaburi during the reign of Rama V. Today, in Thailand, Wat Khanon is the only site for this important art form. Even today a lot of effort goes into the preparation of puppets and actors, their high standard of performance. The theater group Khanon outside Wat in Thailand and are greeted with much enthusiasm by the public.

Wat Nang Yai Khanon issued an exhibition room where the dolls are, and you can see thecomplicated work that the way dolls. You will surely appreciate these exquisite works of art when you see them in person.