Kondapalli Dancing Doll small
₹650
The world famous Kondapalli Aatabomma is a mesmerising attempt at capturing the grace and movement of a dancer.
It brings back memories of childhood homes with cheerful wooden toys and conversation with the village folk.
With a smile across her lips and her gaze mesmerising, the young maiden seductively sways her hips, embodying grace with every movement. The traditional Kondapalli artisans from Andhra Pradesh are masters of the creative process.
The dancing doll, or ‘Kondapalli Aatabomma’ or ‘Butta Bomma’ as the locals call it, is a culmination of generations of tradition. Cycle after cycle, year after year, this dancing maiden has remained the most successful Kondapalli toy of all time.
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Description
What makes this toy so dear to the country is the artisan’s approach to exploring freedom in colour while keeping the aperture of focus quite limited. The dancing woman is the craftsman’s only muse, his enchantress.
He paints her visage and excels at it. The play of colour gives this toy the appreciation it deserves. With natural and bold colours, this Indian woman is a longing attempt at remembering the beauty of classical dance.
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.
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| Weight | 400 g |
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| Dimensions | 9 × 9 × 31 cm |
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