Geographical Indications – 2
A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on a product to indicate that it originates from a specific geographical location (e.g. a town, region, or country). Re-arrange the puzzles below to learn about some fascinating toys and crafts manufactured in certain parts of India.
Thanjavur Dolls – Tamil Nadu
Image: The Hindu Archives- V. Raju
This is a traditional bobblehead or roly-poly toy made of terracotta material from the city of Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The centre of gravity and total weight of the doll is concentrated at its bottom-most point, generating a continuous dance-like movement with slow oscillation.
Channapatna Toys & Dolls – Karnataka
Image: The Hindu Archives- M.A. Sriram
These wooden dolls are manufactured in the town of Channapatna in Karnataka. As a result of the popularity of these toys, Channapatna is known as Gombegala Ooru (toy-town) of Karnataka. Did you know that toys can be found in the White House? Michelle Obama, during her trip to India, bought some of them to take back to the White House as mementos.
Nirmal Toys and Craft – Telangana
Image: The Hindu Archives- S.Harpal Singh
Nirmal toys are traditional wooden toys made in the town of Nirmal in Telangana. Nirmal Art encompasses a 400-year-old tradition of making soft wood toys, paintings and handicrafts.