MINI THEYYAM 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.

Theyyam also called as Theyyattam is derived from the words Deyvam meaning God and Attam meaning dance. In short it means the dance of God. It is a popular Hindu ritual practised in part of Northern Kerala (and also some parts of Karnataka). It involves dance, mime and music.

It is a form of worship involving ancient traditions, customs and rituals that invokes the spirits of ancestors and heroes. Parasurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu is said to be the founder of this form. The indigenous tribal communities were handed over the responsibility to perform the Theyyam. 

Each piece is made of wrightia tinctoria or hale mara, a safe and naturally seasoned medicinal plant wood. The colours used on the lathe are natural dyes and they have been painted over with safe, non-toxic colours. 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.