Kondapalli Bommalu

Kondapalli Bommalu are unique in quality and reputation, are exquisite pieces of art. Originating from Kondapalli village in Andhra Pradesh. They are made from the cut and seasoned soft and light wood of TellaPoniki by hand carving using a special chisel Bahudara and painted with vegetable that enable colours in bright and vibrant colours appealing to the eye, to portray and depict themes relating to spirituality and village life. The toys can be easily differentiated from other wooden toys by their weight, which is the most important and distinct characteristic feature. The shape of the toys are carved out so aesthically that the finished product has a lifelike quality which is expressive of rural ambience and village life.There is no particular size for the toys and the same theme is made in different sizes to suit the taste and the surface area for beautification. The toys and figures are of different sizes and shapes. These toys traditionally depict mythological characters, occupational figures like the village potter, fisherman, toddy tapper, besides rural folk and their animals and birds.