Ganpati Idol Wooden Hand Painted - Channapatna

The Ganpati Idol Wooden Hand Painted - Channapatna is an intriguing creation of the Channapatna art. Amazingly handcrafted by the skilled Channapatna masters, this Ganpati idol is a lovely delight to own. The Elephant God is beautifully depicted with the help of ivory softwood, bright colours and stunning patterns. The idol is accented by perfectly designed ears, trunk, eyes and the headgear. Intricate motifs on the face and the body are highlighted with vibrant shades of red, green, white, yellow and black.
Best quality materials are used in the making of this Channapatna product. The wood is chemical-free and does not contain any toxins or harmful substances. Meanwhile, the colours used are vegetable-based and natural dyes that are non-toxic as well.
Bring home this gorgeously handcrafted Ganpati Idol or treat your near and dear ones on special occasions by way of gifts and be complimented for your choice!
 
About Channapatna Art
 
The products manufactured in the Channapatna or the toy-town of Karnataka are popularly known as Channapatna utilities. It is a proper particular form of art practised in the southern state and is been preserved as a geographical indication (GI) under the norms of the World Trade Organization.
A typical type of wood from the Wrightia Tinctoria tree, also known as Aale Mara or ivory wood, is used in the making of the Channapatna toys. This wood is light in weight and closely grained so that it is easy to work with. It is easy to cut, process and finish and the artisans can find the wood in abundance as the tree is abundantly found in the geographical area.

Right from procuring the wood to its pruning, seasoning and colouring, the expert Channapatna craftsmen use handicraft skills that are pure, crude and raw. Final polishing of the product and the dyeing is done using naturally found colours or vegetable dyes based on the likes and preferences of the artisans.

The Channapatna toy industry is in great demand today. Although, a decade ago it faced an intense competition from the Chinese market, Channapatna toy industry is now back on its feet and enjoying great reception worldwide. Most of the products are exported to USA, UK and Europe.