Nagavara Channapatna is a small village located in the southern state of India, Karnataka. It is situated about 45 km from Mysore. It is famous for the production of Channapatna toys, a traditional craft of India. The word Channapatna is derived from the name of a lake and the lake is located near the village. These traditional toys are made mostly of wood and lacquer and have been in use since the 16th century and have been made by a few local craftsmen of Nagavara Channapatna. The toys produced at this place are of different shapes and sizes like animals, birds and even dolls. The production of the toys is done with a mix of skills like turning, carving and polishing which give an attractive finish. Every piece of wood used is carefully selected and then coated with lacquer to enhance their beauty. The use of vegetable dyes gives a beautiful colour to the toys. These toys are popular a... अधिक पढ़ें