Thanjavur Doll

Makers of the famed bobble-head and roly-poly Thanjavur dolls are facing stiff competition from electronic toys and e-commerce platforms, besides a severe labour crunch and shortage of clay.

Brief Description on Thanjavur Dolls

  • The craft was brought to Thanjavur by Maratha ruler Raja Serfoji in the early 19th Century.
  • In Tamil language, it is called “Thanjavur thalayatti bommai”.
  • Thanjavur dolls are primarily of two kinds, one is the bobble-head version, and the other is the tilting doll version.

Traditional Themes

  • Thanjavur dolls often portray Hindu gods, goddesses, mythological figures, and characters from epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. The dolls may also ....
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