Thanjavur doll
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A typical Thanjavur Bommai (doll) made of terracotta
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| Description | terracotta dolls manufactured in Thanjavur |
| Type | handicraft |
| Area | Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Registered | 2008-09 |
| Material | terracotta |
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 central core all the time so as to present a dance-like continuous movement with slow-damping oscillations.[1] Hence it comes back to its normal seating position automatically after being tilted/disturbed anyway. Traditionally these toys are handmade and with painted exteriors. It has been recognized as a Geographical indication by the Government of India in 2008-09.[2]
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