Marapachi Bommai/pair of 2 wood dolls handcrafted

Original, handcrafted pair of wood dolls - known for prosperity and well being.
Marapachi dolls are traditional South Indian wooden dolls, typically carved from wood, and are deeply symbolic during festivals and weddings in India. They represent fertility, prosperity, and the continuity of family traditions. Traditionally made from red sandalwood (marapachi), silk-cotton wood, or redwood. These woods are believed to have medicinal properties, especially beneficial for children who play with the dolls.Always crafted in pairs—a male and female figure—often dressed as a king and queen. Their minimalistic, unpainted look highlights the natural beauty of the wood. Marapachi dolls are placed prominently in homes/prayer rooms, symbolizing divine blessings and auspicious beginnings.These dolls are cherished across generations, passed down as sacred keepsakes. They carry emotional and spiritual resonance, often wrapped and stored with care between festivals. The dolls are believed to bless the household with children and good health. Their wooden composition is thought to have healing properties.
Material: Hand carved, mahogany wood.
Pair of 2 dolls, male and female is listed as a pair.


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