MINI KATHAKALI Bobble head

These traditional dolls are inspired by the vibrant folk dance forms of Kerala and are lovingly handcrafted to celebrate movement, rhythm and cultural storytelling. Long cherished and among our best sellers, these dolls are a tribute to the joy and grace of Kerala’s festive traditions, brought to life through colour, form and expression.

Now reimagined as playful mini bobble heads, these charming dolls are perfect for your car dashboard. They add a touch of fun and personality to your everyday drives while bringing a slice of handmade culture into your space. A thoughtful alternative to mass-produced plastic car accessories, these vibrant dolls are not just décor pieces but cheerful conversation starters that make every journey a little more joyful.

Kathakali, is one of the major dance forms of India from Kerala. Katha ~ story. Kali ~ kala or art. It is a form of dance drama. Of all classical Indian dances, Kathakali has the most elaborate costumes consisting of head dresses, face masks and vividly painted faces. It typically takes several hours to prepare a Kathakali troupe to get ready for a play. These dolls are no different. The wood is first turned on a lathe and then applied the base glossy colour using the traditional lac-turnery technique. And then the body and face are painted with oil paints.  Please note that the price indicated is for a single unit only.

This is a part of our initiative to revive the traditional doll stories of Channapatna, Karnataka.  Each piece is made of wrightia tinctoria or hale mara, a safe and naturally seasoned medicinal plant wood. And they have been painted with safe, non-toxic colours. However these are not suitable for children. Please note that the colours may vary a little bit from the one in the pics.

Any perforations, bubbles, etc found on the wood are natural to the hand painting process and should not be considered a defect.

Please note that the price indicated is for a single doll only.

DIMENSIONS

5 inches height x 2 inches width. 

CARE INSTRUCTIONS 

Not to be washed. To clean use a mildly damp cloth. Avoid blows against hard surfaces. Please note that wood being a natural material reacts differently to atmospheric changes which is beyond our control.