Bommala Koluvu

DIY Dolls for Kolu/Bommala Koluvu

I haven’t visited India after I started Bommala koluvu/doll display so, I don’t have many traditional dolls . That really worked well for me because it motivates me to make a new set of dolls. This is second year of display and also 2nd year of making handmade dolls for Golu. I am going toContinue reading “DIY Dolls for Kolu/Bommala Koluvu”

Pongal – Bommala Koluvu/Golu

Hello Friends, Last 1 month has been very busy preparing for Doll display/Golu and I can’t wait to share the pics! This year I made some more handmade dolls out of polymer clay. I had friends over to view it and they were so happy to come and see and I was really flattered with all theirContinue reading “Pongal – Bommala Koluvu/Golu”

Polymer Clay Dasavatar!

Here are some pictures of Handmade miniature polymer clay Dasavathar made by me, for Sankranthi Bommlala koluvu -2015 🙂 Cheers!

Sugar Cast Goodies

I ewed and awed when I first saw Julia M Usher’s youtube video on sugar cast containers. She makes really amazing cast sugar pieces and transform them into gorgeous containers with fondant and royal icing. I couldn’t wait to make some, but was waiting for right occasion. Well, we have a similar traditional food art inContinue reading “Sugar Cast Goodies”

D.I.Y. Wall Decals

Isn’t it cool to makeover a room or space without spending a lot of money? Specially, moms looking to decorate nurseries and kids’ rooms 🙂 Well, paint is usually our best friend, but for renters like me, how about pretty wall stickers that are easy to create or change instantly. Wall Decals can be fun and are definitely convenient!Continue reading “D.I.Y. Wall Decals”

Kolu Display Stand

So, this Sankranthi was indeed special with our first Bommala Koluvu/Doll display. Friends throughly enjoyed visiting our home to view the dolls. Few were handmade, few store-bought and many of other dolls are something that I have been collecting from different places I visited. As most of my toys were small and less in quantity, it tookContinue reading “Kolu Display Stand”

D.I.Y Golu/Bommala Koluvu dolls

Bommai Kolu/Bommala Koluvu is a doll and figurine display festival celebrated during Navarathri/Pongal in Southern India. On the first day of festival odd numbered Padi (3,5,7,9 or 11) are set up using wooden planks. It is covered with a fabric and then adorned with various deities, dolls and figurines. In the evening women in neighborhood invite eachContinue reading “D.I.Y Golu/Bommala Koluvu dolls”