The Doll Museum in Jaipur
The Doll Museum in jaipur
The Dolls Museum in Jaipur, established in 1974, is located within the premises of the Seth Anandi Lal Poddar Institute for the Deaf and Dumb near Trimurti Circle, JLN Road.
It showcases a diverse collection of over 500 dolls from India and 40+ countries, reflecting various cultures, costumes, and traditions.
Location: Government Deaf and Dumb School, Near Police Memorial, JLN Road, Adarsh Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004.
Highlights: A rich collection of foreign dolls, Indian dance costumes, and popular superhero dolls.
The museum is a popular, educational spot for children.
Significance: Formerly known as the Shrimati Bhagwanibai Gauridutt Sekhsaria Charitable Trust, it features international dolls and Indian state dolls in traditional attire.
Many dolls were created by the students of this school, which serves as a center for skill development and vocational training for hearing/speech-impaired children.
It serves as a creative outlet and vocational training initiative for the students of the attached deaf and dumb school.
Link to doll museum site
https://shop.museumsofindia.org/node/393
Compiled by
Ms Naresh kuwar