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Swapna Sundari Barbie
Swapna Sundari doll is part of the Expressions of India Collection,
manufactured exclusively in India for an Indian market. About 2 1/2 years ago,
this doll along with several others in the same collection were stopped in
production. Today these hard to find dolls are considered collectors items and
highly valuable.
At Pardesi Services, we were entranced with the beauty of these dolls and have
made it our goal to bring them to the USA whenever possible. We find value in
the dolls themselves, as they are a rich representation of the many cultures of
India. Swapna Sundari is from South India. She represents Bharat Natyam,
a dance form steeped in temple traditions of India. This dance form represents
the beauty and grace of Urvashi, Rambha, Menaka and Tilothna mythical
beings from the court of INDRA
- the king of Heaven. According to mythical lore these celestial beings are the
protectors of feminine glory and grace. The costume worn by the Bharat Natyam
is a reflection of rich cultural heritage and tradition. The shimmering silk,
bordered with gold thread work and double pleated fan tucked into the hip belt
makes the costume most distinctive. The dancer has an elaborate plait
entertwined with jasmine. Dazzling temple jewelry adds additional opulence to
the costume. She has a beautiful gold and ruby headress, with matching hair
clips. Her gold nose ring and earrings dangle femininly. Eight bangles grace
each arm while a beutiful golden ring accents her "talking" hands. Vermillion
and Sandalwood paste marks her graceful brow in south Indian traditional
manner.
Available Now! Please ask us for details.
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