CONCERNS over the declining popularity of wayang kulit, Malaysia’s traditional shadow puppetry, have spurred three artists to innovate, ensuring the heritage art remains relevant, especially among the ...

The traditional art form of wayang kulit, or shadow puppetry, was long a male domain – performed at night, when women were expected to stay home. Its tales, too, revolved around male heroes, wars, and ...

In the island of Java in Indonesia, Wayang Kulit or sometimes called Wayang Purwa (puppets made out of embossed leather) holds a significant importance in society. Wayang is performed during royal ...

Sagio, 60, is one of only a few Yogyakarta-style wayang kulit (leather shadow puppet) craftsmen who has managed to survive difficult times. Learning about shadow puppet craftsmanship from his father, ...