shadow puppets

This creative serving plate from Bali features the image of the Hindu god Krishna. Depicted here in the form of a shadow puppet, Krishna rides atop a cloud. This plate makes for excellent home decor as well as for serving snacks and hors d'oeuvres.

Traditionally depicted with crooked arms and sore feet, Gareng is one of the comic figures of Indonesian wayang shadow puppetry. Appearing in the retelling of the Hindu epic Ramayana, his character is honest and witty, creating puns to make the audience laugh. He stands in shadow puppet position on Putu Oka Mahendra's platter, crafted from ceramic in a natural white color.

In Indonesian wayang shadow puppetry, one of the humorous characters who makes an appearance in the retelling of the Ramayana epic goes by the name Sangut. Depicted with skinny limbs but a big stomach, he works for the demon king Rawana. He and his partner Delem are used for comedic relief as they crack jokes and inspire laughs with their antics. Putu Oka Mahendra's serving plate shows Sangut in a traditional shadow puppet pose, smiling with good humor. The plate is handcrafted ceramic in an almond shape for a distinctive flair.

Featuring an almond-like shape, this serving plate from Bali is handcrafted of fine ceramic. Its off-white base is delicately detailed with a cultural design located off-center, depicting Tualen. Tualen is an elderly punokawan clown featured as a servant of the hero in wayang shadow puppet performances. This kitchen accessory makes for excellent decor and is also great for serving snacks and hors d'ouevres.

Rectangular in shape, this serving plate from Bali is handcrafted of fine ceramic. Its white body is delicately detailed with a cultural design located off-center, depicting Bagong. Bagong is a traditional punokawan clown featured as a servant of the hero in wayang shadow puppet performances. This kitchen accessory makes for excellent decor and is also great for serving snacks and hors d'ouevres.