Khon is a branch of traditional theatre in which the performers wear masks called "Hua Khon" or Khon heads. They usually perform scenes from Ranmakien, the Thai version of the Ramayana epic.

Khon mask-making has been carried on by National Artist Louis Youngkiewsod, for generations. The famity were all khon and puppet show players who made and repaired their own costumes. When the popularity of traditional shows gave way to more modern entertainments, the family changed to making khon masks to sell as decoration and gifts.

Mrs. Sa-ngad Rodpai, 69, has been making Khon masks for about 30 years. Each mask takes approximately three days to finish and the price is between 800-1,000 baht, depending on the design.