The traditional way of
making dolls at home and displaying them during the Navaratri, is
slowly vanishing as now women choose readymade dolls to display,
which are available in contrast colours.
Earlier, majority of the
women who were displaying dolls at home, used to create the dolls
months before the Navaratri, based on their theme. But now
availability of readymade dolls with glossy finishing, bright colours
of various shapes has made them to purchase dolls from the shop.
The other thing which has
influenced women in large number is taking part at dasara doll
competitions. In one side it has encourage more number of women to
place dolls at home upholding the tradition, while in other side the
traditional practice of placing dolls is melting down.
Thought the availability
of ready-made dolls had brought cheers in many, some of them feel
sorry as the traditional practice is disappearing.
Some have retained
century-old dolls provided for them by their ancestors. But, majority
of the women who have recently started placing the dolls, throng for
gift shops in search of the dolls.
“From our childhood we
were thought to decorate dolls and place them. But, from last four
years I am purchasing the ready-made dolls due to my age factor,”
says, Hemalatha who places dolls from three decades in Mysore.
“The available ready
made dolls are very attractive and have eased our works. Based on the
concept, we can purchase the dolls. Though it can be created at home,
the finishing will be rough and looks odd. This year, I have
highlighted struggle of freedom fighters, for which I have used the
ready made plaster of Paris dolls, which looks naturally,” says
Jayashree resident of Vidyaranya Puram.
Ramsons which displays
dolls at its gallery, is receiving overwhelm response year to year.
Named as 'Bombe Mane', dolls brought from across country, are placed
under one roof in this gallery.
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