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Channapatna lacquer toys

South Asia tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

Channapatna toys are a particular form of wooden toys and dolls that are manufactured in the town of Channapatna in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka state, India. This traditional craft is protected as a geographical indication (GI) under the World Trade Organization, administered by the Government of Karnataka. As a result of the popularity of these toys, Channapatna is known as the Gombegala Ooru (toy-town) of Karnataka. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Channapatna toys artists
Channapatna toys artists
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Channapatna artists making toys 2
Channapatna artists making toys 2
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Finished Channapatna toys
Finished Channapatna toys
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Channapatna-toys
Channapatna-toys
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Channapatna artist coloring toy
Channapatna artist coloring toy
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