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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