Channapatna Craft Documentation

CHANNAPATNA

THE LAND OF TOYS

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CHANNAPATNA

THE LAND OF TOYS Guide

Prof. Hitendra Shidhapura

Research Done by

Dhavanshi Gada

Product Design (2020-2024 Batch)

Originality Statement

I hereby declare that this submission is my own work and it contains no full or substantial copy of previously published material, or it does not even contain substantial proportions of material which have been accepted for the award of any other degree or final graduation of any other educational institution, except where due acknowledgment is made in this Craft Documentation. Moreover I also declare that none of the concepts are borrowed or copied without due acknowledgment. I further declare that the intellectual content of this Craft Documentation is the Documented of my own work except to the extent that assistance from others in the project’s design and conception or in style, presentation and linguistic expression is acknowledged. This Craft Documentation (or part of it) was not and will not be submitted as assessed work in any other academic course.

Student Name: Dhavanshi N Gada

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Acknowledgment Preface

In this documentation the author shares the information with the reader regarding the handicraft name Channapatna which is wood toy making craft in channapatna mysoure banglore. in this the author has collected the information regarding craft and craftsman that is shri Yuvraj bhupathy he is the trustee of shilpa trust foundation and helps their craftsman in different ways and also done many wood craft with channapatna.

I wish to express my gratitude to pp savani university( school of Design) for providing this opportunity to learn different handicrafts all over the India. I thank to my guide Prof. Hitendra Sidhapura (principal and head of Department Of Product Design) for his guidance and monitoring throughout the span of this course.

I am forever indebted to yuvraj Bhupathy for giving me the valuable information and generosity to take time from his work and helped me to learn and understand this craft in detail and so as to happened this craft documentation. Along with this i also thank to his workers for the co-operation and taking care of me.

Last but no least I thank to my Friends, Batchmate and other All Faculty for their support during this course.

He lives in a town channapatna with his wife and 3 daughters. He learn this craft from the craftspersons who was already performing this craft . All the information to the author was given by shri Yuvraj Bhupathy where she get the chance to known about the channapatna craft and also the process and techniques of making this. The aim of the author was to give bring some importance in the market in current time period so that this handicraft can passed to the future genrations.

Channapatna which is situated at about 80 km from banglore is famous for producing beautiful, bright colored wooden turned toys. Channapatna is also referred to as Gobegala Ooru which means toy town. The artisans preferably used ivory wood but occasionally they use rosewood and sandalwood to make the toys and lacquer them.

Artisans make beautiful turned toys and then apply lacquer of bright and vibrant colour and enhance the beauty of this toys. Their were 2 methods firstly people used to do with the hand on lathe and nowadays they are supposed to used motor lathe. due to this many changes and faster work is also possible.

The craft of toy making originated long back in the town of channapatna by ruler Tipu sultan. The sultan encouraged and patronized toy making artisans during his rule. He invited toy makers from Persia to teach the local artisans in this craft and since the craft of toy making is practiced in Channapatna.

How To Reach?

Channapatna is approximately 60kms from Bangalore and 80kms from Mysore. Channapatna is located nearly west side to banglore. It is located in India at the longitude of 77.19 and latitude of 12.66. Banglore is located at the longitude of 77.57 and latitude of 12.92

MAGADI

Channapatna

Ramanagra

By Road

The Channapatana town lies on the Bangalore-Mysore Highway. The place is 57 km away from Bangalore. The small is town is located around 84 km away from Mysore. The place is just 14.5 km from Ramanagara, the land where famous movies were shot.

By Rail

Channapatna has its own railways station, well connected with other cities and towns. From mysoure there are daily trains to channapatna which is the cheapest way to reach and it takes almost 1.5 hours to reach from mysore. And from Banglore also there are many trains to reach over there.

By Flight

There are regular flights to channapatna nearest airport which id 69 km away located in Banglore.

Kanakapura

History And Origin

C

hannapatna is the main center of making these wood toys and dolls. Because of large scale artisans and resources availability of raw material around their village. These craft was started in 18th century when Tipu Sultan was gifted a wooden lacquer toys from Persia. Due to its beauty he asked for artisans from Persia to be brought into his region and trains the local to make similar toys. Whoever learn this craft all them settled in Channapatna. Not only Tipu Sultan but Hyder Ali also loved to experiment with new machinery and new technology and encouraged people to use lathe in making toys.

The toys are mainly made of botanical neem which is soft in nature and then coated with lac which is made from the saliva of honeybee and exported from America.

They use botanical neem wood because it is soft and can be shaped very easily and it is white in colour so lac colours are also seen very beautiful when applied on it.

Bavas Miyan was a man who was known as father of channapatna Toys. He was the only one who sacrifice his whole life in this craft. Adopting Japanese technology for making toys, he also helped local artisans in improving their skills and trained them. Since there been two century they are using botanical neem wood for making toys they also used rosewood or sandal wood sometimes but not as much as botanical neem Wood

G eography

Channapatna has an average elevation of 739 meters (2424 ft).

Total length of roads is 108.20 km. Total water supply is 70.50 liters per capita per day. This means a per capita water supply of 65.50 liters. In summer the temperature is 32 °C. In winter it is 19 °C.

Channapatna is located on the Bangalore - Mysore highway. It is about 55 km from Bangalore and 80 km from Mysore.

The total geographical area of the taluka is 53,587hectars. It has three hoblies name 1) Kasaba, 2) Malur, 3) Virupakshapura

The total number of Gram panchayaths in the talukas are 32. The taluka is

Known for the toys in worldwide market which are manufactured by traditional as well as modern industries, in both small scale as well as big. Here manufacturing of silk and coconut is major product of the taluka.

Agriculture: There are many major crops which are cultivated over here like rice, ragi, maize, pulses, oilseeds, cashews, coconut, chillies, cotton, sugarcane and tobacco.

P laces To visit

According to Karnataka tourism the place to visit near by is Kengal Aanjaneya

Swamy Temple is on the way to Channapatna from Banglore 5 km before Channapatna. It is situated beside the Banglore to Mysore High way.

Bettada Timmappa: is 13km away from Channapatna. It is on the way to Nidasalige city.

Kanva Maharshi: Math And Brahmanya

Theertha Brundavan is 6 km away from channapatna on the way to kanya Reservoir.

Kanya Reservoir: 13km away from channapatna with automatic siphon system.

Kokkare Bellur Bird Sanctuary: Spot billed Pelicans and painted stroks from different countries fly here and live for few months.

D emography

Channapatna is a City Municipal Council city in district of Ramanagara, Karnataka. The Channapatna city is divided into 31 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Channapatna City Municipal Council has population of 71,942 of which 36,098 are males while 35,844 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.

Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 8038 which is 11.17 % of total population of Channapatna (CMC). In Channapatna City Municipal Council, Female Sex Ratio is of 993 against state average of 973.

Moreover Child Sex Ratio in Channapatna is around 933 compared to Karnataka state average of 948. Literacy rate of Channapatna city is 84.70 % higher than state average of 75.36 %. In Channapatna, Male literacy is around 88.13 % while female literacy rate is 81.28 %.

Channapatna City Municipal Council has total administration over 15,919 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within City Municipal Council limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.

Moreover Child Sex Ratio in Channapatna is around 933 compared to Karnataka state average of 948. Literacy rate of Channapatna city is 84.70 % higher than state average of 75.36 %. In Channapatna, Male literacy is around 88.13 % while female literacy rate is 81.28 %.

Channapatna Religion Data 2011

Town Population 71,942 Hindu 55.66%

Muslim 42.96% Christian 1.00% Sikh0.04% Buddhist 0.01% Jain 0.02 %

Others 0.01% Not Stated 0.12%

Festivals Celebrated

The Major festivals celebrated over there are Yugadi, Dussehra, Makar Sankaranti, Karaga and Edi-ul-fitr. In Channapatna festivals like Humpi festival, Hoysala Mahotsava and Vairamudi Diwali, Edi-ul-adha, Tula Sankraman Muhrram are also celebarted with lots of energy and happiness.

Food Offered

South Indian food like dosa, Idli, Sambhar Prevalent here mainly only with serval other cusines. Due to the rise in popularity due to toys Serval other outlets have been opened here offering many food variety.

Crafts In Karnataka

Terracotta Pottery

Believed to be one of the oldest of crafts, pottery has always been in vogue. Over the years, owing to popular demand, the art has expanded to include new designs under its umbrella. The clay is moulded into different shapes and sizes to make coffee mugs, wall panels, vases, animal motifs and statues of mythological figures.

Sandal Wood Carving

Undoubtedly one of the most exquisite arts associated with Karnataka, sandalwood carving has an illustrious thousand year history. Elegantly carved and scented sandalwood figurines, tables, boxes, caskets, stationary and even furniture have found devotees around the world. The Gudigar families of Shimoga, Uttara Kannada and Mysore specialize in this craft.

Kasuti Embroidery

Kasuti, a form of embroidery practiced especially in Dharwad district, is known for its intricate and stunning workmanship and has the Geographical Indications (GI) tag. Four kinds of stitches are commonly used in Kasuti, a permutation and combination of which results in innumerable intricate designs. These are influenced by the architectural patterns of temples, and are symbolic of rituals and life around temples.

Rose Wood Carving

The ancient craft of rosewood carving is known for its elaborate rosewood inlay work. The art has been practiced in Mysore for centuries and is said to have enjoyed the patronage of the Mysore Maharajas. Artisans meticulously even out the wood and prepare it for etching the designs. The heavy timber that rosewood is, it’s used extensively in furniture, cabinetry and architectural woodwork as well

Bidriware

In the historical town of Bidar, under the rule of the Bahamani Sultans in the 14th century, a unique metal ware – the Bidriware, originated. On a blackened alloy of zinc, tin, lead and copper, inlaid with thin sheets of pure silver, craftsmen work their magical filigree. All the process of making the Bidriware starting from casting to oxidation is done by hand and therefore it is time consuming and hence costlier too.

Silk Saree

The shimmering silks of Karnataka still have an ardent following. Noted for the rich medley of colours and prints, fine gold threads weave exquisite patterns in the sarees. Mysore is the largest producer of silk in the State. Contributing to about 70% of the total mulberry silk produced in India, Mysore has rightfully earned the epithet, ‘Silk City of India’.

About

Channapatna is a city which is 60 km from the south west banglore and lies on banglore Mysore highway. Channapatna is aslo known as Gombegala Ooru, the toy town of karnataka in the ramnagar district. This traditional craft is protected as a geographical indication (GI) under the World Trade Organization, administered by the Government of Karnataka.

HISTORY BEHIND THIS TOYS

These toys were originated under the ruler of Mysore Tipu Sultan in 18th Century. He was the eldest son of Hyder Ali of Mysore. He was also well known as Tiger of Mysore. Due to his contribution in developing the cities he ruled and encouraging art and craft due to this he was very well known.

Once Tipu Sultan was gifed with the lacquer toys fro Persia, and he was so impressed then the brought the craftsman over here from Persia to teach the art to locals of there. The people who learned this craft settled in channapatna.

The father of channapatna toys was Bavas Miyan who sacrifice his life for this craft. he also adapted the Japanese technology fro toys making and helped the local to learn this.

From last many years the demand of this toys was declining and due to this they was suffering a lot. china toys was at boom in the market. But when people started conscious for their children and heard about the chemical free toys made from natural colours and wood, channapatna toys again came in the demand not only in India but all over the world.

Due to demand they started adapting modernization and small scale industry was being started so they can make as much as toys in minimum time. one tenth of the total population of this town is directly connected with the channapatna toys business. this town is also becoming a major tourist place due to this toys many people from different city states and country come over here to see this beauty.

About Channapatna Craft Park

Channapatna Crafts Park is India’s first crafts park and is located at Channapatna in Karnataka, South India. Channapatna is a crafts cluster of over 3000 traditional artisans engaged in the production of lacquer-ware. The Park was established to help preserve, nurture and grow skills by providing artisans with employment opportunities. This has been done through the provision of infrastructure and manufacturing facilities to exporters engaged in the production of wood craft, lacquer-ware and natural fiber products synonymous with the region. The infrastructure and facilities of the Park are also available to Architects, Designers and Companies for crafting and manufacturing of wooden products and laquerware.

Spread over 14 acres of land, the Park has a sophisticated Common Facility Service Centre with state-of-the-art wood working machines. Also being set up is a Common Facility Service Centre for natural fiber. Manufacturer-Exporters are establishing their individual manufacturing centers within the Park. These companies are engaged in the production of fashion accessories, corporate gifts, kitchen accessories, lifestyle products, wooden furniture, toys & dolls, educational equipments, accessories for perfumed products, natural fibre products, cane & bamboo articles and furniture.

Channapatna Crafts Park is a registered society with representation from the Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Karnataka, Karnataka State Small Industries Development Corporation Limited, Visveswaraya Trade Promotion Centre, Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited and six manufacturer exporters.

Toy Factories in Channapatna craft park

1. Ajmal Handicrafts

2. Bharath Arts and Crafts

3. Chroma Crafts International

4.Industree Crafts Private Limited

5. Kushala Kala Arts & Crafts

6. N. Ranga Rao & Sons

7. Shilpa Trust

8. T P Arts & Crafts

A bout Shilpa Trust

HELPING ARTISANS TO HELP THEMSELVES

It is Located at J6M7+PM5, Channapatna Craft Park, Santhanur Road, Channadevi Agrahara, Channapatna, Karnataka 562160 . Shilpa founded in 1992 is a service –oriented, Social Welfare organization, secular in character, non-profit Public charitable registered trust, registered under the trust act. It is committed to the social and economic development of Rural Artisans both woman and men. Its main area of operation is the State of Karnataka in South India.

Shilpa’s support to Artisans take the form of marketing their products, enabling them to participate in various Fairs and Exhibitions, providing training, improving design and developing the artisans and crafts people into groups for participation in sustainable income generation activities.

Shilpa’s credo is “Empowerment through Self – Help”. Artisans are encouraged to find out their own solutions to their problems, to develop necessary skills, both in crafts and in managing their businesses, Shilpa acts as a facilitator, producer Shilpa helps and induces people in fair trade and other income generation activities.

Material used by them

LAC

Lac is a resinous substance deposited on the twings of various tress in southern Asia by the female of the lac insect called Kerria Lacca. Cultivation begins when a farmer gets sticks(broad lac) that contains eggs ready to hatch and ties it to the tree to infested. Thousand of lac insects colonise and secrete the resinous pigment. The coated branches are cut and harvested as sticklac.

The highest quality of lac comes in button form which is light golden in colour and cost as per the quality. lac

Wood

Ivory wood is very basic material for toys making. It is small sized tree which ranges up to 25 feet. There are many other names of wood like Wrightia tinctoria, botanical neem, ‘Sweet Indrajao’, ‘Pala’, ‘Dyer’s Oleander’ or ‘Dyer’s Indigo’ etc. The specific name “tinctoria” refers to “tinct” in Latin meaning “dyed, tinged”. The tree is native to India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. It is common in deciduous forests of North West and Central India and Southern Peninsula. It has very slow moisture and oil content. It is found in channapatna, Ramnagaram, Mysore, Shimoga, Chikmagalur, Hassa and coorg in the state of Karnataka.

Wrightia tictoria is not only used for its wood. The flowers, leaves fruits seeds are used for indigo dye production. These plants has anti inflammatory and anti da ndruff properties and hence it is used in making. Due to its medical properties, the sawdust and other waste from this tree are easily usable. At the time of making wooden products in lathe and the dust which is left over is used for making innsence sticks.

Craftsman not only used ivory wood the also prefer to work with Yellow teak, silver oak, Rosewood, Black-wood, Grey wood, pinewood etc.

COLOURS

colours are made over here are Eco friendly in nature. Lac is a natural resin and can be coloured in both natural and synthetic resin. These colours are mixed over here in manufacturing unit. It is made in bulk and stored and when it gets over they used to mix in the unit. The coin shaped lac is exported from America which is pure lac in bulk.

A lot of manufacturers use synthetic colours. These colours contain many toxic chemicals like Barium Sulphate and zinc sulphate etc are mixed with the lac which makes it to loose the transparency of the colours. And in natural colours they used to mix the natural red powder for red colour which is called KumKum. For yellowish colour they used to mix Turmeric in it.

Screw Pine

Screw pine tree is a palm like, ever green tree, with long, Thick leaves that grow on the banks of ponds, and lakes and Are used to polish toys after application of lac, to make the Toys bright and lustrous.

TOOLS

Tools which are used to shape the toy very easily. The most important one is the lathe machine. In early times people were suppose to use hand lathe called bikolupatris made by local carpenters. A bow string is used to turn a rotating axle at the center of the wooden lathe. The turning tool is held in free hand and pressure is added with the foot, shaping the spinning wood with the help of hand tools. As it used by hand it can be used with no electricity in the villages. As the demand of toys increased the number of requirment also increased because this much of bulk order can’t be made with the help of hand lathe. so after this the electric lathe was introduce.

A power lathe has a headstock that consist of a revolving belt attach with it. The belt runs over a pulley mounted on a revolving shaft that is driven by electric motor. The production time also decreases due to electric lathe as both hands are free to operate the tools. These lathe are found in small scale factories in which electricity is available.

Other hand tools like Files and chisel of various sizes and types are available as per the requirment. such as:

• Matulayi-blade

• Round headed chisel: Kyuli

• Marking tool: Bayergay

• Bow for hand lathe: Bilkolu

• Hand lathe: Patri

• Jaw of hand lathe: Muday

• vice/tool rest for hand lathe: Dubbay

• Stool for hand lathe: Kalmadey

• Clamp: Chandrike

• Chisel: Bacchii

• Sharpening tool: Ugruli

• Small holes: Burma

• Smoothening of wood: Chirana

Making Process

The process starts with gathering all the raw material from the market. Some manufacturers prefer seasoned wood while some get the wood and keep it for seasoning. For wood seasoning the normally time require is 1 to 4 months because the wood is heavier in weight while cut from the tree so to reduce is weight it is kept for few month so all the moisture can be removed and we can easily use it.

STEP 1: Purchasing raw material

The process of making starts with the collection of wood which is collected from the local market of channapatna and then it is seasoned for 1 to 4 months. Government used to provide the season wood but due to cost the manufacturer prefer to buy the wood from local market and season them in storage area or godown.

STEP 2: Seasoning the wood

After collecting the wood from local market Logs are cut into billets, and seasoned until they are dry and can be turned on the lathe.

The waste wood are gathered for fire and two wooden sticks are heated and the raw lac are kept on stick and started heating and softening until lac becomes plastic and malleable. It is kept on beating until white tint appears. After that powder die is mixed with little water and added to lac at the time of heating. The lac is stretched with the help of two sticks and beaten to get perfect shade of colour. Before solidifying it is removed from the stick and again pressed and mixed with the help of hands. After that long sticks are cut into different lengths. 5 to 6 sticks can be made at a time.

Step 5: Lac Application

After getting the final form of toy now its time for lacquering. The piece is placed on lathe and the colour sticks which were made earlier are pressed against wood piece which is revolving in lathe and the heat is produce and the resulting friction causes lac to bind to the surface of the toy.

Toys are shaped using hand tools and lathe. Cutting tools are used in revolving piece of wood so the extra material can be removed and the shape we want is formed. After getting the perfect shape the piece is sanded with the sandpaper at the time of rotating on lathe and rubbed till the surface gets smooth and equal. And different tools is used for measurement when piece is on lathe vernier caliper is also used for the measurement.

After applying lacquer it is spread uniformly over the surface with the help of screw pine leaf. This gives shine to the piece. Coconut oil is also used to give shine. After Polishing the piece is separated with the help of cutting tool from lathe.

STEP 3: Lac Preparation

STEP 4: Shaping

Step 6: Polishing

About Artisans

Mr Bhupathi From an Artisan to an Entrepreneur

Meet one such artisan Mr Bhupathi, who make such toys and comes from a family of professional wood carving artisans. He learn this art from his father and thereafter under the guidance of learned scholar in the field. He has been active within India’s Fair Trade community and is himself an accomplished crafts-person. He originally learned wood carving and turning from his father Madhavachari, a state awardee. Madhavachari, a traditional wood craftsman, hailed from Tirupati, making temple chariots among other woodcraft. He, along with a few other artisan families, migrated to Bangalore in the 1960s, where they were trained by the Regional Design and Technical Development Centre.

After his marriage, Bhupathi was given responsibility of supporting his extended family. At the same time, he began to observe the business practices of retail agents in the community, and decided he wanted to bypass these intermediaries and create an organization that would benefit the artisans.

At the same time, he began to observe the business practices of retail agents in the community, and decided he wanted to bypass these intermediaries and create an organization that would benefit the artisans. Bhupathi then established Shilpa Trust in 1992.Shilpa Trust provides artisans with children’s educational assistance, free health check-ups, social security insurance, a loan program, skill training and product development. The artisans are based within small workshops, many of which are family owned and quite small. These workshops produce a variety of wooden products, including toys, games and ornaments. The Trust has a workshop located in Channapatna Craft Park in Channapatna town. Shilpa trains the craftspersons on how to use the new tools and in developing new designs to cater to the urban tastes and above all, enable them to market their goods profitably.

“Artisans should learn to change their mindset. Instead of blaming their circumstances, they should adapt themselves to the changing trends and requirements of the market,” says Bhupathi.

Yuvraj Bhupathi: ( Age: 43 years)

Yuvraj bhupathy is the manager of the shilpa trust and the factory is owned by his father. He lives with his wife and 2 daughters. He completed his education till ssc and he also have two sisters in his family who are studying right now. He came in this field when he was 15 years old. He also learn this craft from Local artisans. He belongs to vishwakarma cast. His father was the dealer firstly and now started his own production unit. They help there artisans with various health and education facility.

Right there are 10 people working in this unit. Here the customer gives the design to them and manufacture according to that. The product ranges from Rs 40 to Rs 12,500. Minimum 100 piece of order should be there. They used to import the wood from local market of channapatna and exports the toys in different countries. They are planning to start there business on Online platforms so that they can increase there revenue.

Sameer : ( Age: 36 years)

Another craftspersons behind this beautiful toys is sameer who leaves in channapatna with his family. They are 5 member in his family 2 sons, 1 daughter and wife. His children studies in government school. He daily works for 9 to 6 hours. He came in this industry with the help of his father. His father used to do this craft from 30 years. And now he and his elder brother both are in this field of making toys. He is also contributing in this field since 20 years. And works in shilpa trust since 7 years. He belongs to a Muslim community which grown up here in channapatna. His monthly income is approx 15000 Rs. In lockdown he and his family have suffer a lot because there were no facility from the government to them and they are not aware of any government schemes which is beneficial for him and his family. He works with lots of efforts and smile on his face.

Mohmmad Thaiyum : ( Age: 48 years)

Mohmad Thaiyum the another craftsman of shilpa trust which leaves in channapatna from birth. He took the education till 2 class in Kannada medium. He lives with his family (wife, one son and one daughter studying in primary and secondary school of government) His father used to do this work since 50 years and he and his brother used to work in this field. He is working since 30years and serving in shilpa trust from 8 years.

He belongs to a Muslim community and suffers lot in lockdown. He is not beneficial with any government schemes and not aware about that. He work 8 hours daily and his monthly income is 15000 Rs which is not sufficient for his family. He used to involve in every process from making piece of wood and lacquering and finishing. He is not wishing to come their children in this field he thinks that if they will get educated than they can leave with comfort and sufficient revenue. He works very hard every day and spent his entire life in this craft but he is not satisfied financially and they are called as worker or labour in the society not a craftman or artist. So the respect he should get from the society is not provided and thats the reason the want to educate his children instead of doing this craft.

Mohamad Nazim: ( Age: 38 years)

Mohmad nazim the another creative hands of shilpa trust who leaves in channapatna, works as a crafts person in shilpa trust. He lives with his wife and two daughter and one son. He took education till 7th class and started working in this craft in early age. His father was a General merchant and his brother is working in real state. Due to his interest in this craft he learn from master(ustad) and took the training of 1 year and from their he is working since 26 years. He used to work from morning to evening 8 hours of the day. And he get Rs 400 to 500 daily. He belongs to a Muslim Community. He is involved in every process from making toys to finishing that piece. He works with lots of enthusiasm and enjoys his job but he is not satisfied financially and not benefited with any government schemes.

Modernization In Design And Techniques

Modernization has take place in the field of channapatna toys. As we know the craft was started with basic hand lathe with no variations with minimum design choices and artisans were able to work more for more money. Cant complete very much bulk order with less time. Only cylindrical shapes are used for making toys. China was the biggest competitions leading the local market. Due to its cheap price.

Channaptna artisans started to explore with different colours like acrylic and poster colours. They started making different colours by mixing organic dyes to increase the variety of their colours. They started using power lathe which increased their production. They started making toys with different designs and also started making decorative products, kitchen item, home decor etc. They started exporting in different countries and due their innovative designs and attractive natural colours the craft started growing in the market. So in this way modernization came into this craft.

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Swot Analysis

S (Strength)

• Using Of wood for making toys

• Using lacquer for colours

• Modernization in filed

• Toys are safe for kids

• Innovative designs according to trend

• GI Tags to toys

W (Weakness)

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• Less remuneration to worker in the factory

• No government schemes provided and are not aware of that

• Craft is coming to an end day by day because their generation are not wishing to do this work

• Not aware of online platforms

• Worker get less profit because all the money goes to the owner and dealer

• They are not that literate

• Injuries while working

• Use plastic bags for packaging

o (Opportunity)

• New utility products and home decor products can be created

• Can sell their products through social media and Online platform to all over the world

• Gov scheme awareness pro-grammes should be conducted to aware them about all the schemes.

• Health cards should be provided to them and their family members

• Youth awareness programmes should be conducted

• Tie up with the designers to get new design and direction to work and keep their business stable

T (Threats)

• Constant change in market demand

• Growth of chinnes products which are low in cost

• Extinction of craft day by day

• Extinction of craftsman and craft doing families

• Modernization

Packaging

Production Ideation Making Process

Channaptan toys is a legacy which has been passed from generation to generation but as we see nowadays the number of artisans is decreasing. They are not aware of hoe to upgrade their skill and also the industry is not future proof. As the needs of the market constantly changing so there is lots of pressure to meet these needs. As we known that artisans are not provided any government schemes so the gov should provide them schemes and facilities and awareness programme should be conducted for the which can connect them to a larger audience and upgrade their skills and tell them the shift of market and user needs. Proper care should be taken that each schemes and subsides should be reach to the artisans. Even in the pandemic they were not benefited by the government. So we should provide them facility and financial support even take care of their family. Health insurance, home loan etc should be provided with low cost so that their life can ruin smoothly. So we should provide them what they deserve and aware them about current market and trend and special fairs or tie up with different brands can be done so the craft can stay as it is accept of diminishing.

It was a great experience over there and i got to learn from the channapatna artisans and interact with them. I got the insights on the process of craft making, colouring process and other activities include in making this craft. These toys are very popular and in todays time because parents are very conscious for their children and can buy this toys and also the health of child will not affect. To save this craft they are doing lots of hard work and try to bring something new in the market daily as per the need of customers. I thank Mr Yuvraj Bhupathy and his whole team who have co-operate while conducting research and showed me every process of the craft so nicely. I also appreciate the hard work of the artisans who are working a lot and spent their whole life in doing this craft and bringing us these beautiful and safe toys. As a Indian i am feeling proud that our country is very wealthy and blessed with these beautiful crafts not only these all over India. And now its time to save them before it get lost from our hands.