Traditional Chinese Shadow Play Puppet Handmade Leather and Plastic Set Key benefits Preserves a 2000 year old folk art form, offering an authentic cultural and decorative piece. Encourages handson creativity, practical skill development, and imaginative storytelling through manual puppet manipulation. Flexible, poseable parts allow repeated reuse in performances, teaching, and display. What this product is A single pack containing one handcrafted shadow play puppet set. Materials: leather and plastic hard shell. Also described as a manual silk figurine, with every visible part finished by hand. Package size: 38 x 24 cm (15 x 9.5 inch). Each figure is made through dozens of hand processes with precise knife work to produce detailed, vivid shapes and strong color contrasts reflecting traditional folk style. Features and performance Handmade craftsmanship: multiple production steps and careful cutting deliver intricate, well defined details. Flexible joints: articulated components let you arrange the figure in a wide variety of poses for shadow theater or display. Visual impact: bold colors and clear contrasts reflect regional folk aesthetics and reproduce the look of traditional shadow play characters. Durable construction: leather elements combined with a plastic hard shell provide structure while allowing movement. Why customers choose this product Cultural value: this form of shadow play has historical significance and is included in museum collections worldwide, making the piece suitable for collectors and cultural educators. Educational use: supports lessons in history, art, and storytelling while developing manual dexterity and imaginative thinking. Decorative and interactive: functions as both a display object and a working puppet for small performances. Practical details Quantity: 1 pack of shadow play puppet. Overall package dimensions: 38 x 24 cm (15 x 9.5 inch). Materials: leather and plastic hard shell; finished by hand. Care: handle gently to preserve handcut details and articulated joints. Use scenarios 1) Classroom demonstration: use the puppet to illustrate traditional Chinese performing arts, enhance lesson plans on cultural history, or run handson workshops in storytelling and shadow theater. 2) Home performance and family activity: stage simple shadow plays at home to encourage creative play and cooperative storytelling among children and adults. 3) Display and collection: place on a shelf or in a glass case as a cultural handicraft that complements art collections and thematic interiors. What is not included Lighting equipment, stage backdrop, or additional puppets are not included in the pack. This handcrafted shadow play puppet provides an authentic, tangible connection to a centuries old art form while supporting creative use in education, performance, and display.