THANJAVUR: The famous ‘Thanjavur dolls’ in the form of Santa Claus have come for sale here ahead of Christmas. ‘Thanjavur dolls’ are normally made in pairs in the forms of King and Queen ...

The Thanjavur dolls, which earned a place in the Georgaphical Indication Registry in 2009, reflect a unique combination of modern aesthetics and ingenious engineering.

Famously known as thalaiyatti, or bobble-head dolls, Thanjavur’s papier mache dolls have become tourist souvenirs in recent times May 13, 2025 e-Paper LOGIN Account ...

The Head Nodding Dolls of Thanjavur. Piyali Ghosh Agarwal, Oct 16, 2015, 00:36 IST 3K. Add to Spiritual Diary. 1/3. 1. The Thalaiyatti Bommai !!

While Thanjavur doll makers have to compete with the cheap immediacy of plastic variants, they have far bigger problems when it comes to taking the craft beyond the span of their careers.

Thanjavur is home to many ancient wonders, these are the essential places of interest here. More on Times Travel These traditional handmade dolls are delightful, especially their bobble heads.

Founded by political cartoonist K Shankar Pillai, the museum has one of the world’s largest collections of costume dolls.