In Wayang Kulit Purwo, the focus on costumes and accessories lies primarily with the puppets. These puppets are intricately designed to reflect traditional Javanese attire, including crowns, batik fabrics, and golden ornaments. Each character is distinguished by unique costume details that align with their role and status in the narrative.

Key components in Wayang Kulit Purwo performances include:

Puppets: Made from finely carved and painted cow or buffalo hide, showcasing vibrant colours.

Screen (Kelir): A white screen used as the backdrop for the shadow projections.

Blencong Lamp: A light source positioned behind the screen to create the puppet shadows.

Gamelan Instruments: Including the gong agong, gong suwukan, gambang, kempul, kenong, gonder, slentem, saron, peking, kompang, rebab, and drums.

Preparing for a Wayang Kulit Purwo performance involves:

Puppet Crafting: Puppets are carved from leather, painted, and mounted on wooden sticks for manipulation.

Screen and Lamp Setup: The screen is erected, with the blencong lamp placed behind to cast shadows.

Gamelan Arrangement: Musical instruments are arranged around the dalang (puppet master) to accompany the performance.

During the performance, the dalang sits behind the screen and manipulates the puppets while narrating the story. The dalang voices all characters, controls dialogues, and uses the puppets to enact dramatic movements. The gamelan orchestra enhances the atmosphere and emotions of the narrative.

In Malaysia, individuals such as the late Abdul Majid bin Md Noh played a crucial role in popularising Wayang Kulit Purwo. His troupe, Wayang Kulit Seri Asun, was frequently featured on television and invited to international events in countries like Japan and Thailand. Their efforts have significantly contributed to the preservation and global promotion of this traditional art form.