Watch | Making of Thanjavur’s famous ‘thalaiyatti’ dolls

Remember the Chettiar bommai, a bobblehead doll used for golu during Navaratri in homes? It is a Thanjavur doll. These beautifully handcrafted dolls showcase the rich cultural heritage of Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu. All the dolls have a lightweight body made of tapioca flour, papier mache and plaster of Paris cooked and kneaded to the consistency of ‘roti’ dough.

However, the makers of these dolls have been facing a tough time as many artisans have gone into other professions. Read the full story to know more: Keeping Thanjavur doll industry out of the doldrums is no child’s play Reporting: Nahla Nainar Videos: R. Vengadesh Production and Voiceover: Yuvasree S COMMents SHARE Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Tamil Nadu / India / crafts.