Spotted in a craft expo in Bandra, this Ganesh and all the toys around it are examples of a 225 year old craft-form utilizing turned wood, natural dyes and lacquer.These sturdy toys of Etikoppaka village in Andhra Pradesh have found favour with children worldwide. However, bureaucratic red-tape, both here and overseas may see this craft die away in the next few years. In India, the toy makers cannot get permits to source sufficient quantities of Anduku wood to use in these wood-turnings, whilst overseas, certifications and eco-friendly compliance proof are increasingly required.
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