I was asking about Thai shadow puppets one night and our local host looked at me like I was crazy. The very next day in the market we saw something from the same family for sale. I bought an elephant, Steven bought an angry looking godlike creature. Turns out they are made on cowhide! (They look like paper.)
Me being the cynic I am I figured they were laser cut or something. Then in Wang Po there was a little man making and selling them at a roadside stand. The intricate lace like design is done by hand, each and every hole is punched one at a time using that little hammer! The elephant he is holding took 10 days to make and sells for less than $50US. Talk about a work ethic!
Me being the cynic I am I figured they were laser cut or something. Then in Wang Po there was a little man making and selling them at a roadside stand. The intricate lace like design is done by hand, each and every hole is punched one at a time using that little hammer! The elephant he is holding took 10 days to make and sells for less than $50US. Talk about a work ethic!
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