TOYS! connection to your childhood which opens a whole lot of world of imagination and one of the important ways to develop a child while growing up and learning about the world around us. Channapatna is your one-stop destination for toys.
Channapatna, which is located on the Bengaluru-Mysore highway, in the Ramanagara district, is the toy capital of Karnataka.
The Special Wood
Wood from the Wrightia Tinctoria tree is used to craft the toys. Moreover, the wood from this tree cannot be used for any other purpose.
The Paint
Colored lac is used to paint the toys. Natural colors such as Indigo, kumkum, turmeric, and vegetable dyes make them 100% child friendly.
Government as Saviour
The World Trade Organization (WTO) also recognized this Kannada town as a geographical Indication that gives them the exclusive right to sell their toys under the Channapatna name.
Channapatna‎ on Global Level
With Prince of Bhutan being the most recent recipient of these unique wooden toys it was,  gifted by India’s Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Channapatna Handicrafts draws attention all across the globe and were also gifted to the former United State President, Barack Obama, and his wife, Michelle Obama.
Another Reason To Buy These Products
The wooden Channapatna toys not only account for their traditional specialty but also do not leave their carbon footprints in the environment when someone renounces them. The silver lining to this is the Channapatna toys and the dolls are made in India so you are not just saving the planet by using more environmentally friendly toys but are also contributing to the wealth and growth of an Indian artist who toils days and night to nourishing and feed their families.
As it is handmade, there would be minor imperfections, which should not be considered as defects.
Explore the wide variety of handmade products:
India has a special kind of connection with its artisans and the colorful culture found in the nook and corners of this land. Local art like basket weaving, temple paintings, terracotta vessels is just parts of our heritage hidden away.
We bring you the history, the forgotten legacies, through authentic art, right from their birthplaces, to you.
Clio’s Heritage Store is a store with a story. Every product comes with a tale of its very own. We promote various local artisans from every corner of India, while also upholding the legacy that our country holds. When you buy from us, you help keep alive the dreams of hundreds of handicrafts men, you help contribute in the cause of keeping our ancestry alive. You help the cottage industries and the small businesses and mostly you keep our heritage alive.
So come, be a part of this journey of knowing history through the art of our country.
S Aiswarya Aiswarya (verified owner) –
Exquisite piece for the kids to toy around while simultaneously bettering their cognitive abilities. The finishing of the product is also good and all the pieces are sturdy too with their paint coating doesn’t seem to come off easily.