The whirr of machines and smell of carved wood hangs in the air of the Indian toy workshop, a centuries-old art form still in ...

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

In the heart of Karnataka, artisans in Channapatna continue a centuries-old legacy of handcrafted wooden toys, using natural ...

Inspired by Persian art, Tipu Sultan invited Persian artisans to train local craftsmen in the art of toy-making. Over centuries, the craft evolved, incorporating indigenous designs and techniques.

Rising competition from mass-produced toys, including cheap replicas made in China, has cast a shadow on the growth of the industry in the town -- but it has endured ...