Who will make Karnataka’s traditional toys next?
If there was ever a town defined by toys, it would be Channapatna. Those signature dolls, rocking horses, key chains, and spinning tops in glossy red and sunny yellow evoke this ‘Land of Toys’. Located over 60 km from Bengaluru, Channapatna in Bengaluru South district is where toys that are a staple in Karnataka’s households come from. The town’s identity was shaped by artisans who took up…