Channapatna Toys And Dolls

Channapatna toys are a particular form of wooden lacquerware toys and dolls manufactured in the town of Channapatna in the Bangalore rural district of Karnataka. Channapatna is also known as Gombegala Ooru (toy-town) of Karnataka. Traditionally, they are made out of halewood, which is very soft and light in weight. Grown near Channapatna and Ramanagaram. it is ideally suited for lacquering in a variety of colours. These toys are eco-friendly and mainly made of non-toxic color dye, thus ideal for children. They are simple, attractive, safe and vibrantly coloured.