The Masks.

 Khon Masks 

     Most visitors to Thailand have the option, the hidden drama "Khon", a Thai version of Indian epic "Ramayana," the story of the cruel demons to explore. Khon was originally developed for entertainment only popular later in the courts of Ayutthaya and Bangkok.

     In addition to excellent grace and charm of the dance and symbolic gestures are controlled (it takes 10 years is a major player in Khon) are the most memorable features is undoubtedly the magnificent costumes golden chandeliers, rich and colorful masks.

     Each character in the Ramayana or Ramakian in Thailand is known, has a different dress and hat. One of the most important tasks is easier to recognize the nobility of God - King Phra Ram, the devil, Totsakan, general and local monkey Hanuman. There are over a hundred figures and many different types of masks and decorations that are richly decorated. Implementation of the art forms is highly skilled craftsmen, and very little in Thailand, learned this skill. One of Mr. Charoonsawat Suksawat.

     Measure each of the mask can take several days for the fine work. The first stage is a kind of patch size and shape of the head actress. You do not need multiple layers of paper pulp to create functions. The best special mask wafer-thin (by hand - based on the bark of the tree called "Khoi") is used. Up to 20 layers of paper copied from a form Khoi, the surface is dry and smooth. The mask is cut in half and sewn together with fine wire. A final layer is added from pulp, decorate the holes in the eyes and mouth, ready to paint, lacquer, gold, and pieces of colored glass. Thus, the best examples of semi-precious stones and with real ivory tusks and teeth .