{"id":324915,"date":"2025-01-28T12:26:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T06:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=324915"},"modified":"2025-01-28T12:26:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T06:56:51","slug":"etikoppaka-toys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/etikoppaka-toys\/","title":{"rendered":"Etikoppaka toys"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>News<\/strong>&#8211; On India\u2019s 76th Republic Day, Andhra Pradesh&#8217;s tableau, featuring the 400-year-old Etikoppaka Bommalu wooden toy-making tradition, mesmerized the audience at New Delhi\u2019s Kartavya Path.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_324916\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-324916\" style=\"width: 493px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-324916\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Etikoppaka-toys.png?resize=493%2C238&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Etikoppaka toys\" width=\"493\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Etikoppaka-toys.png?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Etikoppaka-toys.png?resize=300%2C145&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-324916\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source- The Indian Express<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>About Etikoppaka toys<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Etikoppaka toys are traditional toys made by<em> artisans of Etikoppaka village<\/em> located on the banks of <em>Varaha River<\/em> in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh.<\/li>\n<li>These toys are made from the wood of the <em>Ankudu tree (Wrightia tinctoria),<\/em> which is lightweight, soft, and ideal for intricate carvings.<\/li>\n<li>The toys are known for its rounded design with <em>no sharp edges<\/em>, ensuring safety for children.<\/li>\n<li>They are <em>colored using natural dyes<\/em> derived from seeds, roots, leaves, and bark.<\/li>\n<li>They are finished with a <em>lacquer-turning technique<\/em>, giving the toys a smooth, glossy, and durable finish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cultural and Historical Significance<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Designs often depict mythological characters, animals, household items, and musical instruments, reflecting India\u2019s cultural heritage.<\/li>\n<li>Some motifs are inspired by ancient civilizations like<em> Mohenjo Daro and Harappa<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Indication (GI) Tag<\/strong>: It was awarded the <em>GI tag in 2017.\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Other GI tagged toys in India<\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse;border-style: solid;height: 120px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7\">\n<td style=\"width: 29.9394%;height: 30px\"><strong>Toy Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.1211%;height: 30px\"><strong>State<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 37.9394%;height: 30px\"><strong>Key features<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 30px\">\n<td style=\"width: 29.9394%;height: 30px\"><strong>Channapatna Toys<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.1211%;height: 30px\">Karnataka<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 37.9394%;height: 30px\">Crafted from ivory wood; lacquer-coated and colored with natural dyes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 30px\">\n<td style=\"width: 29.9394%;height: 30px\"><strong>Thanjavur Dolls<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.1211%;height: 30px\">Tamil Nadu<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 37.9394%;height: 30px\">Known as &#8220;Thanjavur Thalaiyatti Bommai&#8221;; oscillating dolls made of terracotta.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 30px\">\n<td style=\"width: 29.9394%;height: 30px\"><strong>Nirmal Toys<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.1211%;height: 30px\">Telangana<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 37.9394%;height: 30px\">Hand-carved wooden toys with traditional gold-painted designs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.9394%\"><strong>Kondapalli Toys<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.1211%\">Andhra Pradesh<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 37.9394%\">Made from softwood (Tella Poniki); depict mythological themes and rural life.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News&#8211; On India\u2019s 76th Republic Day, Andhra Pradesh&#8217;s tableau, featuring the 400-year-old Etikoppaka Bommalu wooden toy-making tradition, mesmerized the audience at New Delhi\u2019s Kartavya Path. About Etikoppaka toys Etikoppaka toys are traditional toys made by artisans of Etikoppaka village located on the banks of Varaha River in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. 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