Doll Decors - Marapachi Doll Decorators

Marapachi Bommai are traditional wooden dolls that are displayed during the Golu festival in South India as part of Dassara or Navaratri celebrations. They are usually made of red sandalwood, silk-cotton-wood, or red wood. They are often decorated with clothes, jewellery, and accessories to resemble a royal couple. Some people believe that Marapachi Bommai brings good luck and prosperity to the family. Marapachi Bommai, People in South India are believed to represent the royal couple of Tirupati, the famous temple town in Andhra Pradesh. They are also made in Kondapalli, a village known for its wooden crafts. Marapachi Bommai are traditionally gifted from mother to daughter as a symbol of heritage and culture.