• Step 1
    Step 1
    I prepare the buffalo's hide
  • Step 2
    Step 2
    I make a drawing on the hide (the outline)
  • Step 3
    Step 3
    I use carving tools to remove the extra hide
  • Step 4
    Step 4
    I use cutting tools to create the artwork
  • Step 5
    Step 5
    I add coloring to artwork and use a special oil paint with my design. This oil paint is absorbed by the hide so it will last over time. And it's waterproof.


Small size (20-40$)
Medium size (40-60$)
Big size (100-500$)
With fur (over 300$)

Introduction to the art of Nang Talung

Shadow play or shadow puppetry is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment using opaque, often articulated figures in front of an illuminated backdrop to create the illusion of moving images. It is popular in various cultures.

Shadow theatre in Thailand is called “Nang Yai” in the south part of Thailand there is a tradition called “Nang Talung”.  Nang Talung puppets are normally made ofbuffalo leather. Performances are normally accompanied by a combination of songs and chants.

Choawalit Champatip: "My grandfather, shadow puppet maker and master leather craftsman, taught me be oral tradition the techniques for designing unique and original leather engravings, contemporary and distinctively Thai refined details have been added to the original patterns with permanent colours to create exquisite, exclusive and meticulous works of art".