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In the heart of Karnataka, artisans in Channapatna continue a centuries-old legacy of handcrafted wooden toys, using natural dyes and age-old techniques passed down through generations.

The weapon bears Tipu Sultan’s name engraved in gold in Persian script, along with moon symbols. Its handle is made of copper with a gold coating. Measuring 10.16 cm in width and 91.44 cm in length, ...

Before the era of photography, the theatre of war played out on maps and paintings. A heritage activist reports from the ...

This file photograph, taken on Feb. 26, 2025, shows an artisan keeping the painted heads of dolls for drying at a toy ...

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Indian artisans in Channapatna keep traditional toymaking alive, blending centuries-old techniques with modern machinery ...

Channapatna,India: The whirr of machines and smell of carved wood hangs in the air of theIndian toy workshop, a centuries old ...