Kondapalli toys
Kondapalli toys are toys made of wood in Kondapalli of Krishna district, a nearby Vijayawada in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Bommala Colony translates to Toys Colony in Kondapalli is the place where the art of crafting takes place. It was registered as one of the geographical indication handicraft from Andhra Pradesh as per Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. This GI application was filed by LIGHT (LANCO Institute of General Humanitarian Trust) and Kondapalli Wooden Toys Manufacturers.These toys were one of the varieties of toys assembled in the houses during the festivals of Sankranti and Navratri and is referred as Bommala Koluvu.
| Kondapalli toys | |
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| Geographical indication | |
Kondapalli toys at a house in Vijayawada | |
| Alternative names | Kondapalli Bommalu |
| Description | Toys crafted out of Softwood namely, Tella Poniki |
| Type | Handicraft |
| Area | Kondapalli, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Material | Wood |
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