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Channapatna's artisans and the timeless craft of wooden toys
In the heart of Karnataka, artisans in Channapatna continue a centuries-old legacy of handcrafted wooden toys, using natural ...
Forbes India6d
Channapatna: Indian artisans keep traditional toymaking alive
Rising competition from mass-produced toys, including cheap replicas made in China, has cast a shadow on the growth of the industry in the town -- but it has endured ...
NDTV5d
How 2,500 Artistes Are Keeping Traditional Toymaking Alive In This Village
"When we dry the ivory wood properly, and apply lacquer and ... their craft is more than a simple matter of livelihood. "Making toys gives me a sense of joy and happiness," Rupa said.
Grand Forks Herald23d
‘Making sawdust’ is ‘like a disease’ for East Grand Forks wooden decoy and toy car carver
“If you’re painting a wood duck, you might as well figure ... “I will teach decoy carving or toy car making, and the decoy carving can be either working birds or decorative birds.” ...
Etikoppaka artisan invited to Rashtrapati Bhavan to set up stall
Visakhapatnam: Pedapati RV Satyanarayana, a fourth-generation artisan renowned for his expertise in Etikoppaka wooden toy making, has been invited to .
Gulf News6d
Indian artisans keep traditional toymaking alive
"When we dry the ivory wood properly, and apply lacquer and ... their craft is more than a simple matter of livelihood. "Making toys gives me a sense of joy and happiness," Rupa said.
Khaleej Times5d
Indian artisans keep traditional toymaking alive despite challenges
"When we dry the ivory wood properly, and apply lacquer and ... their craft is more than a simple matter of livelihood. "Making toys gives me a sense of joy and happiness," Rupa said.