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Channapatna Toys

Name: Channapatna Toys
Brand: Channapatna Toy Makers
SKU: vc-channapatna
Price: 24.07 AUD
Availability: InStock

GI CertifiedChannapatna, Karnataka

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Country of origin: India

Authentic Channapatna Toys from Channapatna, Karnataka. GI-tagged: Channapatna Toys and Dolls. Handmade by Indian artisans using lac-turnery. Materials: ivory-wood, lac.

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FromA$24.07Inclusive of all taxes

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Handmade — slight variations are the artisan's signature.

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The story of Channapatna Toys

Channapatna, the 'toy town' of Karnataka, lac-turns soft ivory-wood into glossy, rounded toys coloured with non-toxic vegetable dyes — safe for the youngest hands. The craft was nurtured by Tipu Sultan, who invited Persian artisans to teach it.

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Made by Channapatna turners · Karnataka

How it’s madelac-turnerylathe-work

Provenance & authenticity

GI Tagged

A genuine Channapatna from Channapatna, Karnataka. Protected under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) registry as “Channapatna Toys and Dolls”, certifying its authentic origin and traditional method.

GI registrationChannapatna Toys and Dolls

Region of originChannapatna, Karnataka

HS code (customs)9503