How to Make Shadow Puppets

14K views · 32 reactions | Do you know what is shadow puppet? Do you know how to perform shadow puppet in China? Follow Margaux to watch an amazing performance and make your own shadow puppet! | LETS-Share Journey | Facebook

Using light and shadow to create story Chinese shadow puppetry, or shadow play, is a combination of various art forms, such as painting, carving, music, opera performance and story-telling. Making the puppets is not an easy thing. In the video, a craftsman created it through traditional ways. After carefully processing the leather for puppets, he then painted the characters on it. Carving them out is the final step. When put and play these puppets under the light, the charm of Chinese culture wa

Discover the ancient art of Chinese Shadow Puppetry, also known as lantern shadow play, which dates back to the Western Han Dynasty. This traditional folk craft uses intricately crafted puppets to tell captivating stories, blending light and shadow in a mesmerizing performance. Explore the process behind this timeless art form! | Across Asia