Wooden Tortoise - Small - Channapatna Toys - Geographical Indexed
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Sold By CPT Toys
₹90.00
Inclusive of all taxes
- Type : Handmade
- Material : Ivory Wood, Natural lac and Non toxic colors
- Color : Multicolor
- Uniqueness : · Ecofriendly, Long-lasting, Lusterness, Geographically Indexed Product
- Size : 1.3” Height and 2” width
- Weight :80 grams
- Shipping Info : Delivery in 2-10 days.
Materials used : Ivory Wood,Palm leaf, Lac and Dyes for coloring.
Cutting wood into desired shape then pruning and carving the toys on the lathe machine and then the workpiece is given a smooth touch using sandpaper.
Applying colors which are natural dyes,Then workpiece is touched up with palm leaf which gives luster and shine.
Detailing of figure is done. An attractive design is ready to a new home.
Channapatna in Karnataka is also fondly called Gombegala Ooru, or a city of toys. It is a traditional craft which is protected as a geographical indication (GI-23) under the World Trade Organization, administered by the Government of Karnataka.
Channapatna toys are made of wood, lacquer - a natural resin and non-toxic colors. Ivory-wood which is also called as "Aale mara" is the main wood used and other light woods are used occasionally.
Channapatna toys is popular for the cute and the flawless craftsmanship which is illustrated in these toys.
