Channapatna Toys
GI TaggedChannapatna, 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.
- Region of origin:
- Karnataka
- GI registration:
- Channapatna Toys & Dolls
- Materials:
- ivory-wood (wrightia); lac; vegetable-dye
- Techniques:
- lac-turnery; lathe-work
- HS code (customs):
- 9503
Products
About 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.
- Region of origin
- Karnataka
- GI registration
- Channapatna Toys & Dolls
- Materials
- ivory-wood (wrightia); lac; vegetable-dye
- Techniques
- lac-turnery; lathe-work
- HS code (customs)
- 9503
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Channapatna turners of Karnataka.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Channapatna Toys is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Channapatna Toys & Dolls”. 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.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin