This Kathakali doll serves a dual purpose - it makes a beautiful doll for your Dasara but also works as a stacking toys for your kids and as a decor accent. Stack them up in different ways while explaining to your little ones about this beautiful art form.
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.
Please note that the price indicated is for a single unit only.
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.
Suitable for above 3 years.
DIMENSIONS
11.5 inches height x 4.5 inches wide max dia.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Not to be washed. To clean use a mildly damp cloth. Avoid blows against hard surfaces as the colour may chip. Please note that wood being a natural material reacts differently to atmospheric changes which is beyond our control.