Sold By Tanjavur Bommai
- Type : Handmade
- Material : Clay ,
- Color : Purple and Orange
- Uniqueness : Roly-Poly dancing
- Package content : 1 Lady Dancing Doll
- Size : 7.5 inch
- Weight : 880 grams
- Shipping Info : Delivery in 2-10 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
