Artist Ramani’s Stunning Handcrafted Dolls: A Must-See for Navaratri Golu, Gombe Habba, Bommai Kolu & Bommala Koluvu

ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमःॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः 

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Handcrafted dolls hold a paramount significance in Navaratri Golu, a cherished tradition of South India that transforms homes into vibrant storytelling spaces. These meticulously crafted dolls, depicting deities, mythological tales, and social themes, serve as a symbol of devotion, artistry, and cultural continuity. Each arrangement reflects not just religious faith but also the rich heritage of Indian craftsmanship, passed down through generations. Beyond aesthetics, Golu dolls inspire spiritual engagement, community bonding, and the celebration of India’s timeless traditions.

Buy amazing papier-mache Navaratri Golu dolls from Artist Ramani

Artist & Doll maker Y. Ramani is an accomplished papier-mache artist / doll-maker from Nagpur in Central India.

Y. Ramani, inspired by her mother, began making papier-mache dolls as a hobby in her college days. With no professional mentors to guide her, she evolved as an artist through innovation, self-taught techniques and perseverance.

An Interview with Artist Y. Ramani

Today, she has successfully created a niche for her craft work in the field of Indian art. Ramani makes papier-mache art work primarily focusing on ‘dolls’.

She has been making costumed dolls depicting Indian mythology, Indian classical dances, folk dances, couples in in different bridal attire, Indian tribes, people from different states of India and foreign traditionals.

She also makes toys, wall murals, frames, vases, paintings etc. and various other pieces of art according to clients’ specifications.

Her Organisation is called Artefakt ( https://www.artefakt.in/ )

She may be contacted at the Email Id : nagpurdolls@gmail.com

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Buy amazing papier-mache Navaratri Golu dolls from Artist Ramani

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