Material: Papier Mache
Craft: Tanjore/Kondapalli Toys
Place: Tanjore, India and Kondapalli, India
Color: Vegetable Colors (multi-color)
Measurements: We have two size options
Product weight: Weight changes with size
Special Attention: Handcrafted Village Craft
Product Care: Wipe with a soft cloth
Note: Color and designs may slightly vary
*Size and colors may slightly vary
Kathakali Dancing Doll. Kathakali (Malayalam: കഥകളി) is a major form of classical Indian dance. It is a "story play" genre of art, but one distinguished by the elaborately colorful make-up, costumes, and face masks that the traditionally male actor-dancers wear. Kathakali is a Hindu performance art in the Malayalam-speaking southwestern region of Kerala The time and care that goes into detailing this toy a valuable addition to your home decor collection. With constant movement, the toy brings something original to the table, keeping the children quite as content as the more learned lovers of art. Due to the cultural symbolism of traditional dance, this toy fits perfectly in the Kondapalli Bommala Koluvu, a narrative ritual observed every January during Sankranti. Art is the beautiful
