Thanjavur Dolls: History and Types
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Who brought the bobble-head and roly-poly dolls to Thanjavur?

  • British ruler Lord Mountbatten
  • Mughal emperor Shah Jahan
  • French governor Dupleix
  • Maratha ruler Raja Serfoji (correct)

What is the primary material used to make the pedestals of the dolls?

  • Plaster of Paris
  • Papier-mache
  • Terracotta
  • A mixture of vandal mann, kali mann, and manal (correct)

What is added to the mixture to prevent fungal growth?

  • Aluminum sulphate powder
  • Zinc oxide powder
  • Copper sulphate powder (correct)
  • Copper oxide powder

What is the primary feature of the roly-poly doll?

<p>It has a bowl-shaped clay base (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a GI tag?

<p>It signifies a product's specific geographical origin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can apply for a GI tag?

<p>Any trader's body, association, or organization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for applying for a GI tag?

<p>The applicant must prove the uniqueness of the item (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest number of GI tags held by a state in India?

<p>Tamil Nadu (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many major categories do GI-registered products fall under?

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What is the primary material used to make the bobble-head dolls?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Thanjavur Dolls

  • Originated in the 19th century when Maratha ruler Raja Serfoji brought them to Thanjavur
  • Facing stiff competition from electronic toys and e-commerce platforms
  • Labour crunch and shortage of clay are major challenges

Types of Dolls

  • Bobble-head (dancing girl) version: has four sections, each balancing on the other with inner metal loop hooks, creating a light bobbing movement
  • Tilting doll (roly-poly) version: has a bowl-shaped clay base, ensuring the doll remains upright

Materials Used

  • Terracotta, papier-mache, plaster of Paris, and other materials
  • Mixture of vandal mann, kali mann, and manal required for pedestals
  • Copper sulphate powder added as a fungicide

Production Process

  • Assembled dolls are sandpapered and hand-painted
  • Watercolours used for dancing doll, oil paints for others

Geographical Indications (GI) Tag

  • A sign used on products with specific geographical origin and unique qualities
  • Any trader's body, association, or organization can apply for a GI tag
  • Applicants need to prove uniqueness with historical records and a complete breakdown of production process

Status of GI Tag in India

  • 17 products from 6 States/Union Territories recently received GI tags
  • Every State in India has at least 1 GI tag
  • Tamil Nadu has the highest number of GI tags

Categories of GI Tagged Products

  • Handicrafts
  • Agriculture
  • Foodstuff
  • Manufactured
  • Natural

Thanjavur Doll's GI Tag

  • Earned GI tag in 2009
  • One of 4 papier-mâché handicrafts certified by the Tamil Nadu government
  • Other certified handicrafts include two-piece moulded idols, multi-jointed figurines, and wall-hanging panels

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This quiz is about the traditional dolls of Thanjavur, their history, and different types like bobble-head and roly-poly dolls. It also touches on the current challenges faced by the doll makers.

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