We at Jambudwepam Exports strive to bring to your door-steps sustainable artifacts, hand looms and handicrafts that reflects the life of rural India, thereby preserving its precious heritage. Most villages in India are directly or indirectly depende...
© 2020 Jambudwepam Handicrafts and Handlooms. All Rights Reserved
Thanjavur Dancing doll.(Thalaiyatti Bommai)
On gently tapping the doll, it wobbles and makes a dance like movement with pleasant expression. If kept directly beneath a fan with good amount of wind circulation, the head keeps dancing.
It has 4 parts per doll- Head, Torso, Skirt and Legs pivoted on each other. Each part moves independently in a coherent manner. They are made out of sago, Plaster of Paris (POP), Paper Mache and wood pulp. Also called Thalaiyatti Bommai, the dancing dolls are traditional hand-made dolls that can be used to decorate the house or give away as gifts.
The heads of these dolls shake and are detachable. The lower part of the body is bigger than the heads and as they shake, it is a delight to watch them. These
dolls draw attraction due to their dance-like continuous movement with slow-damping oscillations. It has been given Geographical Indicator status by Government of India for its origin in culture rich Thanjavur( A State in Tamilnadu)
Comes in Pair as King(Raja) and Queen(Rani) or as single.
Eradicate the darkness and let light fill your heart by using this antique diya lamp. It is crafted from brass which is considered to be a sacred metal and traditionally used in home decoration. It can also be a great gifting option
Exquisitely handmade by Indian craftsmen, these radiant lamps adorned the homes of the affluent. The lamps feature a central, bulbous reservoir with a tapered top that accommodates a single wick. These Chimney Lamps with their age only adding to their value, make for attractive additions to your home decor arrangements.