Importance of horse or Ashva in Sanskrit is often mentioned in the Vedas. The majestic white & brown horse is carved beautifully with one leg raised to depict it to be trotting and mounted on a base. The combination of bright colours green, red, blue, and yellow makes the horse look royal. The horse is a great addition to your navrathri golu / bomma koluvu. Children would love these Dasara dolls which is a traditional toy from Varanasi.
Varanasi toy making is a genealogical craft passed down the families. The toys are a ritual and beyond decor significance. This intricately hand-chiselled and hand-carved craft is made from Goolar wood and is GI tagged. Colours run as wild as the imagination of the craftsmen.
Many of the craftsmen believe that the craft dates back to 7000 years.
The craft is labour intensive and requires mastery of lathe, meticulous attention to detail and expertise to carve intricate designs.
A widely adored handicraft and a pride of possession, help keep our traditions alive and restore glory of this centuries old craft!
Height: 11 cm, Width: 11 cm Weight: 90 gmIt has multiple parts stuck with adhesives and may detach from the set if not handled with care. Some of the toys in our collection may not be suitable for children under 5 years. Read instructions carefully. We do not accept returns or exchanges for products listed in this category.
