Thanjavur doll
Geographical indication
A typical Thanjavur Bommai (doll) made of terracotta
Descriptionterracotta dolls manufactured in Thanjavur
Typehandicraft
AreaThanjavur, Tamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Registered2008-09
Materialterracotta

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]

A stall in Thanjavur

See also

References

  1. Physics Class 9. Pearson Education India. p. 184. ISBN 8131728463.
  2. "Geographical indication". Government of India. Archived from the original on 26 August 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2015.


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