Kathakali Dancing Doll. Kathakali (Malayalam: കഥകളി) is a major form of classical Indian dance. It is a "story play" genre of art, but one distinguished by the elaborately colorful make-up, costumes, and face masks that the traditionally male actor-dancers wear. Kathakali is a Hindu performance art in the Malayalam-speaking southwestern region of Kerala The time and care that goes into detailing this toy a valuable addition to your home decor collection. With constant movement, the toy brings something original to the table, keeping the children quite as content as the more learned lovers of art. Due to the cultural symbolism of traditional dance, this toy fits perfectly in the Kondapalli Bommala Koluvu, a narrative ritual observed every January during Sankranti. Art is the beautiful
Product Details:
- Material: Papier-Mache
- Craft: Tanjore/Kondapalli Toys
- Place of Origin: Tanjore, India and Kondapalli, India
- Color: Multi-color (Vegetable Dyes)
- Size: Available in two sizes (Please specify your preference)
- Weight: Varies with size
- Care Instructions: Wipe with a soft cloth
