Who will make Karnataka’s traditional toys next? Who will carry this forward?” he rues.Learning the craftChannapatna in Bengaluru South district is where toys that are a staple in Karnataka’s households come from. These toys are made with vegetable dyes, safe for children, and crafted to a level of detail that mass-produced toys can never match. Moreover, while social media has brought some visibility and a partial revival of traditional toys within corporate circles, the shortage of skilled artisans remains a bottleneck. Channapatna toys, by contrast, have no marketing or advertisement.

Source: The Hindu December 19, 2025 07:49 UTC