Blue Thanjavur Bommai – Hand-painted Tanjore Dancing Doll tholu bommalata decor The hands themselves are hand-painted

The hands themselves are hand-painted with fine attention to the jewellery and the soft shading of the skin

a colourway rooted in the desert state's love of bold

This block-and-pen school of Kalamkari

It's a lovely gift for anyone who appreciates Bihar's folk art tradition or graceful bird motifs in their home

Our Mughal Floral Peg Table brings that same layered floral motif onto a rustic brown wooden tabletop

Blue Thanjavur Bommai – Hand-painted Tanjore Dancing Doll tholu bommalata decor The hands themselves are hand-paintedThanjavur Dolls also called Tanjore Dolls or Thalaiyatti Bommai, meaning "nodding head doll" trace their history back to the 19th century court of Serfoji II in Thanjavur, whose fascination with mechanical toys and love of vibrant colour gave rise to this now GI registered craft (recognised by the Government of India in 2008). Blue is a cooler, quieter departure from the reds and oranges more commonly associated with Tanjore craft, making this Bommai