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Channapatna toys are a particular form of wooden toys (and dolls) that are manufactured in the town of Channapatna in the Bangalore Rural district of Karnataka state, India. This traditional craft is protected as a geographical indication (GI) under the World Trade Organization, administered by the Government of Karnataka.^[1] As a result of the popularity of these toys, Channapatna is known as Gombegala Ooru (toy-town) of Karnataka.^[2] Traditionally, the work involved lacquering the wood of the Wrightia tinctoria tree [1], colloquially called Aale mara (ivory-wood).^[3] Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (3072x2048, 957 KB) photographed by Pratheepps File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Toy User:Pratheepps Channapatna ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (3072x2048, 957 KB) photographed by Pratheepps File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Toy User:Pratheepps Channapatna ... Trunks A tree trunk as found at the Veluwe, The Netherlands Wood is a solid material derived from woody plants, notably trees but also shrubs. ... A teddy bear A Toy is an object used in play. ... Look up doll in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Channapatna is a small city located 60 km south-west of Bangalore,India. ... Bangalore Rural District is one of the 27 districts in Karnataka. ... KarnÄtakÄ (Kannada: à²•à²¨à²¾à³¯à²Ÿà²•) (IPA: ) is one of the four southern states of India. ... A craft is a skill, especially involving practical arts. ... A geographical indication (sometimes abbreviated to GI) is a name or sign used on certain products or which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin (eg. ... In a general sense, lacquer is a paint or varnish that produces a hard, durable finish that can be polished to a very high gloss, and gives the illusion of depth. ...

History

The origin of these toys can be traced to the reign of Tipu Sultan who invited artisans from Persia to train the local artisans in the making of wooden toys.^[2] For nearly two centuries, ivory-wood was the main wood used in the making of these toys, though rosewood and sandalwood were also occasionally used. A potrait of Tippu Sultan by Edward Orme (1774 -1822). ... An artisan, also called a craftsman,[1] is a skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft. ... For other uses of this term see: Persia (disambiguation) The Persian Empire is the name used to refer to a number of historic dynasties that have ruled the country of Persia (Iran). ... Rosewood refers to a number of richly hued timbers, brownish with darker veining. ... The branches of a young sandalwood tree found in Hawaii Sandalwood is the fragrant wood of trees in the genus Santalum. ...

Manufacturing

The craft has diversified over time; in addition to the traditional ivory-wood, other woods -- including rubber, sycamore, cedar, pine and teak -- are now used as well.^[4] Manufacturing stages include procuring the wood, seasoning the wood, cutting the wood into the desired shapes, pruning and carving the toys, applying the colours and finally polishing the finished product. Vegetable dyes are used in the colouring process to ensure that the toys and dolls are safe for use by children.^[2] As of Oct 2006, more than 6,000 people in Channapatna, working in 254 home manufacturing units and 50 small factories, were engaged in the making of these toys. The Karnataka Handicrafts Development Corporation (KHDC) provides assistance with marketing efforts.^[2] Binomial name Hevea brasiliensis Muell. ... Sycamore is a name applied at various times and places to three very different types of trees, but with somewhat similar leaf forms. ... Species Cedrus deodara Cedrus libani var. ... Subgenera Subgenus Strobus Subgenus Ducampopinus Subgenus Pinus See Pinus classification for complete taxonomy to species level. ... Species Tectona grandis Tectona hamiltoniana Tectona philippinensis Teak (Tectona), also called jati, is a genus of tropical hardwood trees in the family Verbenaceae, native to the south and southeast of Asia, and is commonly found as a component of monsoon forest vegetation. ... Manufacturing , a branch of industry, is the application of tools and a processing medium to the transformation of raw materials into finished goods for sale. ... Color is an important part of the visual arts. ... A plate of vegetables Vegetable is a culinary term which generally refers to an edible part of a plant. ... Look up dye in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Growth

With no proper backing or marketing, the Channapatna toy industry faced a financial crunch for more than a decade and was almost on the verge of dying out.^[4] However with the help of KHDC, the craft has been revived and the artisans involved are being trained on changing trends in the industry, to help them keep abreast of the current scenario. Prototypes designed by master craftsmen are introduced to the local artisans, who use them to create well-designed toys and dolls. The Government of Karnataka has also provided help by constructing a Lacquerware Craft Complex, which has a manufacturing centre with 32 turning lathe machines, at Channapatna.^[4] Financial assistance to the artisans, with help from the Dutch Government and the Karnataka Government's Vishwa scheme has also been provided.^[4]

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