How Traditional Dance Battle Masks Are Made In Thailand | Still Standing | Business Insider
Prateep Rodpai has been handcrafting Khon masks for over 40 years. Performers wear them in Khon, a traditional Thai dance that’s been practiced for 600 years. The art nearly disappeared during the Digital Age, but it faced its biggest challenge…
Prateep Rodpai has been handcrafting Khon masks for over 40 years. Performers wear them in Khon, a traditional Thai dance that’s been practiced for 600 years. The art nearly disappeared during the Digital Age, but it faced its biggest challenge with the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information on Prateep’s masks, check out his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ThaiKhonMaskMaker/
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