Vintage Marapachi on Raw Silk

This is a vintage miniature Marapachi doll, traditionally carved from wood, and presented on a backdrop of deep red raw silk cloth. The doll is framed in a rustic gold-textured frame that adds to its antique character and highlights its cultural significance. Compact in size but rich in detail, this piece reflects the craftsmanship typical of South Indian wooden doll-making traditions.

Marapachi dolls are a key element of Golu, the doll display festival celebrated during Navaratri in South India. Often representing deities or royal figures, these wooden dolls are passed down through generations and symbolize health, fertility, and continuity of family heritage. They are typically placed at the base of the Golu arrangement, forming the foundation of this layered celebration of tradition

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