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title: "Channapatna Wooden Toys Handmade | Support Local Artisans & Workshops - mytribe"
description: "Discover Channapatna Wooden Toys—handmade, safe, and full of tradition. Join toy making workshops or shop artisan-crafted gifts. Support local artisans and keep this 200-year-old art alive!"
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# Bharath Art And Crafts

We are fourth-generation artisans preserving the 200-year-old legacy of Channapatna wooden toys and crafts. Our work supports a community of 500 artisans, bringing this unique art form from our 'Gombegala Ooru' (toy-town) to the world.

## Services

### [Channapatna Craft Experience](https://mytribe.in/bharath-art-crafts/channapatna-craft-experience)

Factory visit in Channapatna

Typically ₹500-1,500 per person per session (estimate)

- [Video: This video gives you a glimpse into the entire journey at our workshop. See how our artisans transform wood, watch a visitor create their own toy, and discover the vibrant, chemical-free toys you can take home as a memory of your visit to Channapatna, the 'Gombegala Ooru' or toy town.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/45c2e7e7-9fdb-4e1c-ab44-6a09953a87c2)
- ![We were honored to host Home Minister Amit Shah, who took a keen interest in the wood-turning process. Here, one of our senior artisans guides him as he tries his hand at the lathe, connecting with the heart of our traditional Indian craft.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b2a83b79-a666-46e2-8993-7ca4b48a0dd6)
- [Video: You can create your own toy, just like this happy visitor. Our artisans will guide you through every step, from shaping the wood to applying our special organic colors made from plants and vegetables. It's a rewarding experience that ends with a beautiful, self-made souvenir.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e74a13a7-6b44-4ec6-9775-26227b127b25)
- ![The final details are always painted by hand. This close-up shows an artisan carefully applying natural dye to a penguin toy, a testament to the skill and patience that goes into every single piece we create. This is what makes each Channapatna wooden toy unique.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84a90200-c54d-4e5b-bf85-44d133fe7252)
- ![An army of our handcrafted penguin toys, ready to find new homes. Made from sustainable Ivory wood and finished with a smooth, non-toxic lacquer, these toys showcase the modern designs our artisans create while staying true to traditional methods.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4192767f-2fe4-4775-b762-5ccf9a8bf5ae)
- ![We are incredibly proud of this case study by Google, which details how we took our four-generation family business online. This step helped us create sustainable work for over 500 local artisans and share the art of Channapatna with the world.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/16ba940e-363a-45be-b333-c66b9f8aa4a6)
- ![It was a pleasure to welcome renowned Hungarian photographer Pál Nánási and his family to our workshop. We love sharing our craft with visitors from around the globe and seeing their joy as they explore our showroom.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6168ef3b-68ce-4eeb-ac71-7fa47e7a8d94)
- ![This image captures the essence of our craft. An artisan, focused and skilled, works at a traditional lathe, surrounded by wood shavings and the tools of the trade. This is a scene that has been part of Channapatna's identity for centuries.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b5dd7964-44aa-49ea-a936-938b4f5f96c1)

### [Channapatna Wooden Crafts](https://mytribe.in/bharath-art-crafts/channapatna-wooden-crafts)

Visit Showroom in Channapatna; Ships across India

Typically ₹200-500 per toy (estimate)

## Meet your expert

### My story

Namaskara! We’re Bharath Art & Crafts, been around since 1955 - Channapatna’s own Gombegala Ooru. Four generations, all about wooden toys. Back then, things got tough, almost lost the art. In 2014, Suhel here put our craft online. Suddenly, our toys travelled everywhere - even White House, PM Modi. But honestly, the best part? We now support 500 artisan families. Our dream is to keep this tradition alive, no middlemen, just pure craft.

### My work

- **Handmade Channapatna Wooden Toys**: We make toys using 200-year-old methods and organic vegetable dyes. Safe for kids and full of history.
- **Unique Corporate Gifts & Home Decor**: Our ivory wood home decor and gifts are all handcrafted, traditional yet modern.
- **Toy-Making Workshops & Factory Tours**: Join our Channapatna toy-making workshop, visit our factory, and get hands-on with artisans.
- **Supporting Local Artisans**: Every purchase helps 500 families keep this beautiful craft alive. No middlemen, just direct support.