My dad was the first person to introduce me to shadow puppets. When my sister and I were tiny kids, he would tuck us into bed, turn off the lights and then cast an image of a dog against the wall.

Q This rabbit puppet used to belong to my mother. I remember we were only allowed to play with it on special occasions. Can you help me identify it and tell me what it’s worth? A Since before the rise ...

To the younger generation of Southeast Asia, shadow puppetry may seem like a bygone form of entertainment. Held outdoors at night in temple compounds, rice fields or the royal court, the performance ...