Thanjavur doll
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Thanjavur doll | |
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Geographical indication | |
![]() A typical Thanjavur Bommai (doll) made of terracotta | |
Description | terracotta dolls manufactured in Thanjavur |
Type | handicraft |
Area | Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu |
Country | India |
Registered | 2008-09 |
Material | terracotta |
The Thanjavur doll is a type of traditional Indian bobblehead or roly-poly toy made of terracotta material. The centre of gravity and total weight of the doll is concentrated at its bottom-most point, generating a dance-like continuous movement with slow oscillations.[1] These toys are traditionally handmade, finished with detailed, painted exteriors. They have been recognized as a Geographical Indication by the Government of India as of 2008-09.[2]
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See also
References
- ^ Physics Class 9. Pearson Education India. p. 184. ISBN 8131728463.
- ^ "Geographical indication". Government of India. Archived from the original on 26 August 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2015.