Material: Wood
Craft: Kondapalli Toys
Place: Kondapalli, India
Color: Vegetable Colors (multi-color)
Measurements: Height 6 Inches Width 6 Inches
Product weight: 300 Grams
Special Attention: Handcrafted Village Craft
Product Care: Wipe with a soft cloth
Note: Color and designs may slightly vary
*Size and colors may slightly vary
* Assorted colors will be sent
Handmade by Kondapalli Artist Sourced directly from artisans of the village Vegetable Color Painted While commuting in South India, the vibrant yellow and black autorickshaw is hard to miss. The artisans of Kondapalli are notorious for translating familiar themes into esteemed works of art. With vivacious symbols and colors, the autorickshaw wears the dreams and hopes of the man at the wheel and goes out for a ride. The traditional pulled rickshaw has evolved into the cycle rickshaw over time, after which the autorickshaw made its initial appearance. The ceaseless artisans celebrate India's unparalleled use of color in every aspect of living. With acute skill, the soft, locally abundant wood known as Tella Poniki is transformed into glorious wooden toysThe curio comes from a community of traditional toymakers from the Andhra town of Kondapalli. This wooden toy results from extensive handiwork, becoming an excellent alternative to the impersonal forms that art is taking today. The artisan takes things to the next level with deliberate use of primary colors, adding liveliness to any room it calls home. The streets of India offer a spectacular show of color: the young and old dressed in vibrant attire, and the psychedelics of vehicle art taking over the roads. The Kondapalli artisan pays tribute to the real hero of the nation − the common man. They create mesmerizing toys with delicate handiwork, ideal for gifting and home decor. Gifting this refreshing handicraft is gifting the joy of authenticity and celebrating the roots of craftsmanship in the most considerate manner. This delightful community of artisans is warriors, devoting themselves to the craft that has raised their fathers and ancestors before them.
