Handcrafted Channapatna Toys & Decor

What if the classic game of monochromes was infused with some Varnam colour? This stunning chess set is where the 200-year-old toy craft of Channapatna meets the intricate beauty of Lambadi embroidery from Tamil Nadu. It is lightweight, portable, and serves as both a game and a unique work of art for your home or office.

This magnetic bee game isn’t just for play, it’s a hive of developmental benefits. It helps your little one build hand-eye coordination, motor control, and patience. The honeycomb mat is embroidered by women artisans from Sitlingi using traditional Lambadi embroidery, and each wooden bee is handcrafted by our women artisans from Channapatna.

In a craft long dominated by men, a group of talented, smiling women are rewriting the narrative, one handcrafted piece at a time. With every turn of the lathe, they are not just preserving a 200-year-old tradition but transforming it with creativity and resilience. We celebrate these changemakers who prove that tradition is something you shape.

Some toys are not just playthings, they are cherished memories waiting to be passed down. Our handcrafted Little Kitchen Set, made by the skilled women artisans of Channapatna from wood and natural dyes, brings back the simple joys of childhood. These are heirlooms that carry stories of play, warmth, and tradition.

Who could ever tire of a game of tic-tac-toe? We've reimagined this classic with our charming Kuruvi birds, crafted in the signature Channapatna style. It’s a simple, delightful game that makes for a perfect handmade treasure for any occasion.

I want to be clear, we won't play the game just to sell, because our work isn't surface deep. Varnam was never built for the algorithm; it was built for craft, for the artisans, and for the stories that deserve to be told. Every product we create carries a cultural memory, and that story will always be our voice.

A piggy bank for me is all about nostalgia, a reminder of frugal times and how far I have come. In these times of going cashless, our very popular Oinkston money bank can teach your little ones a thing or two about saving. This piggy bank is handcrafted using the 200-year-old toy-craft of lac-turnery from Channapatna.