All dolled up

An annual Dasara doll exhibition that harks back to the tradition of keeping elaborate doll displays at home for the festival

October 02, 2013 07:42 pm | Updated 07:42 pm IST

Traditional Dasara dolls have been sourced.

Traditional Dasara dolls have been sourced.

Varna, a store specialising in terracota and handicraft products from all over India, is hosting its annual Dasara doll exhibition-cum-sale.

Traditional Dasara dolls have been sourced from Gujarat, Rajasthan and Varanasi as well. Karnataka’s own Chennapatna dolls along with Kondapalli dolls from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh will also be available, as well as delicately painted Durga images in terracota. While handmade individual dolls are available, there are also theme and concept-based sets, soldier sets, brass artefacts etc.

The exhibition is on at Pranathi indoor hall, #97/3, 9 cross, East Park Road, next to Malleswaram Post Office.

The ongoing exhibition will be on display till October 14, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call 9900108575. Or check www.varnaworld.com

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