Yellow Thanjavur Bommai – Hand-painted Tanjore Dancing Doll Diwali decor India This round wall plate shows

This round wall plate shows Ganesha facing forward

of beauty that announces itself without apology

Is this a flat plaque or a sculptural piece

at 14 inches including the stand

Kalamkari folk face motif

Yellow Thanjavur Bommai – Hand-painted Tanjore Dancing Doll Diwali decor India This round wall plate showsThanjavur 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). Yellow is a particularly sunny, festive choice within the Thanjavur palette, echoing the golden hues of a Tamil Nadu harvest