Yellow Thanjavur Bommai – Hand-painted Tanjore Dancing Doll

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Yellow 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). Yellow is a particularly sunny, festive choice within the Thanjavur palette, echoing the golden hues of a Tamil Nadu harvest

most classical expression of the lotus motif — earthy and temple-accurate

Who is depicted in this frame

It's the piece to start with if you want a genuine

it's a thoughtful choice for housewarmings and for anyone drawn to symbol-focused devotional art

inspired by the intricate patterns of Kerala mural art

carry detailing that mass-produced bookmarks simply cannot replicate

one of the deity's traditional attributes

which can be easily maintained by wiping with a damp cloth when necessary

set within a wooden frame

Can I request other colour combinations

This 10-inch wall plate brings that tradition onto wood

At 10 inches in diameter