KRISHNAARJUNA RADHAM
Krishnaarjuna Radham is made with wood known as Tellaponiki. Each part is carved out separately. Then makku- a paste of tamarind seed powder & sawdust is used to join pieces together, add details and finish the toys. The later step involves coloring with either oil and water-colours or vegetable dyes and enamel paints are applied based on the type of the toys. The artisans mainly work on producing figures of mythology, animals, birds, bullock carts, rural life etc., and the most notable one is Dasavataram, dancing dolls etc.
Kondapalli Toys are toys made of wood in Kondapalli of NTR district, a nearby Vijayawada in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.Bommala Colony translates to Toys Colony in Kondapalli is the place where the art of crafting takes place.It was registered as one of the geographical indication handicraft from Andhra Pradesh as per Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. This GI application was filed by LIGHT (LANCO Institute of General Humanitarian Trust) and Kondapalli Wooden Toys Manufacturers.These toys were one of the varieties of toys assembled in the houses during the festivals of Sankranti and Navratri and is referred as Bommala Koluvu.
| Item Type | Handicraft |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12”x6”x12” |
| Occasion | Wedding |
| State of Origin | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Care Instructions | Handle with care. |
| Expected Dispatch Days | 1 ( Ready to Ship) |
| Warehouse Stock Status | 0 |