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
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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
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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.
Buying Etikoppaka Toys — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Etikoppaka Toys pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Etikoppaka Toys piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- Is this Etikoppaka Toys authentic and GI-certified?
- Yes. Etikoppaka Toys is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Etikoppaka Toys”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.
- What does an authentic Etikoppaka Toys piece cost?
- Handmade Etikoppaka Toys typically ranges from ₹200 to ₹5,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Etikoppaka Toys piece?
- Keep Etikoppaka Toys out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
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GI-certified authenticity
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Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin