Etikoppaka Toys
GI TaggedEtikoppaka toys are lathe-turned from soft ankudu wood and finished with lac coloured by natural seed, bark and root dyes — a wholly plant-based, child-safe craft on the Andhra coast.
- Region of origin:
- Andhra Pradesh
- GI registration:
- Etikoppaka Toys
- Materials:
- ankudu softwood; lac; natural-dye
- Techniques:
- lac-turnery; natural-dye colouring
- HS code (customs):
- 9503
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About Etikoppaka Toys
Etikoppaka toys are lathe-turned from soft ankudu wood and finished with lac coloured by natural seed, bark and root dyes — a wholly plant-based, child-safe craft on the Andhra coast.
- Region of origin
- Andhra Pradesh
- GI registration
- Etikoppaka Toys
- Materials
- ankudu softwood; lac; natural-dye
- Techniques
- lac-turnery; natural-dye colouring
- HS code (customs)
- 9503
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Etikoppaka turners of Andhra Pradesh.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Etikoppaka Toys is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Etikoppaka Toys”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin