Sold By Tanjavur Bommai
- Type : Handmade
- Material : Clay, Paper Mache and Emulsion Paint
- Color : Light Blue and Pink
- Uniqueness : Bobble-Head and Roly-Poly dancing
- Package
content : 1 Pair of Dancing Doll
- Size : 12.5 inch and 11 inch
- Weight : 915 gram
- Shipping Info : Delivery in 2-10 days, with in Karnataka 2-5 days.
A special kind of flour called 'bommai maavu' - flours and Plaster of Paris(POP), paper, starch powder derived from roots (for sticking), mud for weight, paint and the mould to shape the doll
A mixture of flours and clay is prepared initially. The dough is placed inside the mould and pressed till it takes the shape of mould.
Slurry coat made of POP and paper mache is coated inside the doll. Metal holdings are attached and doll is checked for its balancing .
It is then painted and beautified with jewellary paintings & touch-up for the facial expressions.
Tanjavur is a heritage city in the
southern state of Tamil Nadu and richly immersed in culture, arts and history.
It has been the ruling capital of past empires that have left their imprint on
the fabric of this city.
These dolls are used in all ritual
functions especially in Kolu-ritual display of Tanjavur dolls celebrated during
Dasara festival.The Tanjavur/Tanjore dolls
are handmade individually using old, traditional methods. These bobble-head or
roly-poly dolls are created using various materials including paper mache,
plaster of Paris, terracotta .
Aside from the standing types of Tanjavur
dolls, there are also the round-bottomed or round-pot rocking doll types.
Traditionally, the latter types of dolls are made in pairs, representing a king
and queen and are most probably a throwback to Tanjavur’s tryst with numerous
dynasties. The round-bottomed dolls are traditionally called ‘Tanjavur
Gundusatti Bommai’ and gently rock back and forth when touched. These dolls
come in brightly hued colors and are delight to watch as they move rhythmically.
Tanjavur Dancing Dolls are very
famous and In local Tamil language, they
are called Tanjavur Thalayatti Bommai which translates to ‘Tanjavur
Head-shaking Doll , these types of dolls have been given their own geographical
indicator Status by the Government of India in 2008 -2009 with GI number 96
The head of these dolls is detachable and
their center of gravity and body weight is always located towards its core at
the lowest point. With the base always being heavier and larger than the top,
the doll tends to oscillate in a continuous dancing motion at the slightest
touch .
