| Thanjavur doll | |
| Description: | terracotta dolls manufactured in Thanjavur |
| Type: | handicraft |
| Area: | Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu |
| Country: | India |
| Registered: | 2008-09 |
| Material: | terracotta |
The Thanjavur doll is a type of traditional Indian bobblehead or roly-poly toy made of terracotta material. The centre of gravity and total weight of the doll is concentrated at its bottom-most point, generating a dance-like continuous movement with slow oscillations.[1] These toys are traditionally handmade, finished with detailed, painted exteriors. They have been recognized as a Geographical Indication by the Government of India as of 2008-09.[2]