Set of two 12" Gangaur Dolls

Dimensions

• Male doll: 13" x 4" (H x W) including base
  
• Female doll: 12" x 4" (H x W) including base

Material

Hand-painted on wood

Total Weight

Approx. 800 gm

Product Description

A set of two Gangaur dolls, one male and one female, in traditional Rajasthani style.

Gangaur is a Rajasthani festival in honour of the goddess Gauri, the wife of Lord Shiva, and is a celebration of spring, harvest, and childbearing. The word 'Gangaur' itself is a combination of 'Gana' (a reference to Lord Shiva) and 'Gauri', and symbolizes saubhagya, or marital bliss. During Gangaur, unmarried women pray to Gauri for a good husband, while married women do so for the welfare of their husbands and for a happy married life.

Some Rajput families use wooden dolls during the festival, which are painted afresh every year by reputed painters called matherans. However, this craft is losing ground to cheap imitations and bad workmanship. 

Our Gangaur dolls are made by two of the last remaining craftsmen, both of whom are over 65 years old. Because of this, and the high demand for these artists, production is limited.

Please note: The actual colors may vary based on the screen resolution of your device. As per our experience, viewing the products on the desktop is usually more true to the actual colors.

Instructions for Care

• Wipe only using a clean soft cloth.
• For décor purposes only.

Timelines for Dispatch

4 working days

Delivery Date

5 to 7 days from date of dispatch