Yellow Thanjavur Bommai – Hand-painted Tanjore Dancing Doll kerala temple art wall decor dotted borders

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Yellow Thanjavur Bommai – Hand-painted Tanjore Dancing Doll kerala temple art wall decor dotted bordersThanjavur 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