Channapatna Toys

The Prime Minister has called upon to explore the possibility of e-marketing of Channapatna toys across the country and the world, during the India Toy Fair 2021.

About Channapatna Toys:

Channapatna toys are a particular form of wooden toys. Artisans of the town Channapatna in Karnataka manufactures them.
In Kannada, Channapatna is also called “Gombegala Ooru”, which means toy town in English.
Origin: The origin of these toys can be traced to the reign of Tipu Sultan.
He invited artisans from Persia to train the local artisans in the making of wooden toys.
He is known for his commitment to helping the local artisans with the art of toy-making and bringing in new technologies to improvise the toys.
Wood Used: The Channapatna toys are made of specific wood, called “Aale Mara or the ivory wood”.
Vegetable dyes are used for colours that are safe to use and environment-friendly.
Toxic chemicals found in toys usually include Butyrate TXIB & Citrate ATBC.
GI tag: This traditional craft is protected as a geographical indication(GI) under the World Trade Organization(WTO).

Other Traditional Indian Toys of Different States:

Kerala- Kathakali dance dolls, animal-shaped toys, and Woodcraft Toys
TamilNadu- Thanjavur Thalaiyatti Bommai , Choppu saman Toys
Punjab- Folk toys, Handwai, Chankana, Lattu, Ghuggu
Telangana: Nirmal Toys
Madhya Pradesh– Adivasi Gudia Hastashilpa (Dolls), Betel Nut’s Toys, and Tin Toys.
Uttar Pradesh- lacquered toys and miniature utensils Toys.
Jammu & Kashmir- Walnut wood carving toys
Chhattisgarh- Clay & Terracotta, Dhokra Metal Casting, Wood Carving, Metal Craft toys.
Daman & Diu- Tortoise Shell toys and crafts,
Andaman & Nicobar Island- Timber Toys, Coconut shell toys

Source: TH

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