Lacquer Wood Nesting Dolls — Dashavatara
by Lakshmi Narayan
Channapatna, Karnataka
₹3,200
A set of ten lacquer-coated wooden nesting dolls depicting the ten avatars of Vishnu. Made from soft ivory wood and colored with natural vegetable dyes.
Specifications
Materials: Ivory wood, Natural lacquer, Vegetable dyes
Dimensions: Largest: 20cm, Smallest: 3cm height
Quantity
1
12 availableThe Craft Behind This Piece
Every lacquer wood nesting dolls — dashavatara is a testament to generations of skill and dedication. Lakshmi Narayan from Channapatna, Karnataka brings 22 years of experience to each piece, using techniques passed down through their family. The ivory wood is carefully selected and prepared by hand, ensuring each creation carries the warmth and character that only human hands can impart.