Experience the Magic of Channapatna Toy Making

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.