Channapatna toys: 200-year-old craft struggles to keep afloat in India
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 Published On Sep 11, 2024

Once a thriving toy hub, the town of #Channapatna in southern #India is witnessing a drastic fall in sales of wooden #toys. The 200-year-old #lacquerware industry has only 1,500 traditional artisans left and many more are now leaving as there isn't sustained income. A social enterprise is trying to revive the dying toy craft focusing on modern designs and sustainable livelihoods. Will it rescue this dying toy craft?

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