Orange Thanjavur Bommai – Hand-painted Tanjore Dancing Doll

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Orange Thanjavur Bommai – Hand-painted Tanjore Dancing DollThanjavur Dolls also called Tanjore Dolls or Thalaiyatti Bommai, meaning "nodding head doll" trace their history back to the 19th century court of Serfoji II in Thanjavur, whose fascination with mechanical toys and love of vibrant colour gave rise to this now GI registered craft (recognised by the Government of India in 2008). Orange sits close to the saffron used in temple flags and Navratri dressing across South India, giving this Bommai a warmer,

the piece gives Ganesha a calm

Yellow & Green

it's a versatile piece — useful as an actual mirror

motif and palette intact

this piece recreates that form as a stand-alone wall frame

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Carved from solid wood and hand-finished by our artists

It's a rare art form even within India

The striking and expressive eyes are believed to ward off evil omens

cartwheels

and evil in Hindu philosophy

Nandi is Shiva's closest accomplice because he is the essence of receptivity