Description
Celebrate the beauty of Indian classical dance with this lovely set of Bharatanatyam dolls. Kondapalli toys are made in Kondapalli village near Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. This 400-year-old craft has a GI tag (Geographical Indication), which means it is a special, original art from that region.
Each doll is carved by hand from Tella Poniki, a soft and light wood, and painted by hand by skilled artisans. The set has three Bharatanatyam dancers, each in a different dance pose and costume colour:
- White and red – white costume with red and yellow borders, one hand raised showing the painted palm (alta)
- Green – green costume with orange and yellow borders and a pleated fan front
- Maroon – rich maroon costume with yellow borders and flower designs
All three wear traditional Bharatanatyam jewellery, a nethi chutti, earrings, necklaces and bangles, with hair tied neatly and decorated with white jasmine flowers. Each doll stands on a round shiny green base. As each doll is handmade and hand painted, the colour and design may vary slightly.
Bharatanatyam is the classical dance of Tamil Nadu, known for its grace and beauty. This set looks wonderful on a golu padi and is a perfect gift for dance students, teachers and art lovers.
Why you will love it:
- Original Kondapalli handmade craft (GI-tagged art)
- Set of 3 dolls in different colours and poses
- Fine hand painted Bharatanatyam costume details
- Stable round base for each doll
- Lovely gift for dancers and art lovers
Best for: Navaratri golu, showcase, living room, dance school decor and gifting.
Gift it for: Navaratri, dance arangetram, birthdays, housewarming, teachers and return gifts.
How to care:
- Wipe gently with a dry soft cloth
- Do not wash with water
- Keep away from moisture
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