How many types of wayang are there in Indonesia?
There are many types of wayang in Indonesia: Wayang Kulit (wayang that is made of leather), Wayang Wong (wayang performance that is played by actors, instead of puppets), Wayang Gedog (similar to Wayang Wong, but the actors wear a mask), Wayang Golek (wayang that is made of wooden), Wayang Klitik (a small wayang that …
What puppetry is Indonesia best known for?
Wayang kulit are without a doubt the best known of the Indonesian wayang. Kulit means “skin”, and refers to the leather construction of the puppets that are carefully chiselled with fine tools, supported with carefully shaped buffalo horn handles and control rods, and painted in beautiful hues, including gold.
How do Thailand Nang puppets differ from Indonesian wayang kulit?
NangTailing and Wayang Kulit Gedek
The figures used are smaller and flimsier; and some puppets are carved en face. The principal differences between nang talung and wayang kulit gedek lie in the language used and in the repertoire of stories, which once again, has the Ramayana as its basic literary source.
What are the seven types of puppets?
Here’s a list of the most commonly used:
- Finger Puppets.
- Hand Puppets.
- Glove Puppets.
- Shadow Puppets.
- Rod And Arm Puppets.
- Marionettes.
- Stick Puppets.
- Ventriloquist Puppets.