Kondapalli Bommalu - A Toy Story

Andhra Pradesh is famous for its art and craft work. These crafts and art work are high in utilitarian value as well as aesthetics. Since generations, the craft tradition has been carried on in the state of Andhra Pradesh, today they have gained a status of industry. The rich traditional and cultural heritage is reflected in this work.

The Banjara Needle Craft (Embroidery) , The Bidri Craft , Bronze Castings, The Budithi Brassware, The Metal Crafts, The Durgi Stone Craft, The Lacquer Craft, Kondapalli Toys (In Kondapalli district in Andhra Pradesh, a small place called Tella Poniki is situated. This art form originated from this place. Using tamarind seed powder, sawdust, water colours and enamel gums, these toys were made. Hereditary craftsmen craft these real looking toys. The toys usually reflect deities or figures like women cooking, boy milking cow, etc.)

Kondapalli Toys: 

In Andhra Pradesh state a region is situated known as Kondapalli which is also located in Krishna district. The Kondapalli toys have another name which is known as Kondapalli bommalu. The residents of this region are well inventive and hard working. Also they understand well the practice of making the Kondapalli toys. These toys are composed in Vijayawada which lies close to Andhra Pradesh state in Kondapalli region. Furthermore these fascinating toys were customarily used at Sanskriti when all the ladies collect up the playthings and it was came to be known as Bommala Koluvu. Also craftsmen generate several palanquin carriers carrying the bride and bridegroom. Even the set of village is composed by the craftsmen. Also it is supposed that the sources of manufacturing of these toys are essentially adopted from Rajasthan area while several years before. These exceptional toys were conventionally found in palm trees toys; bullock carts toys, caparisoned elephant toys and village backdrop toys. In addition the mainly famed Kondapalli toys are Dasavatarams which shows the ten personifications of Lord Vishnu with elephant on Ambari. Moreover public can also purchase different animals and toddy tapper which are also finished from Kondapalli technique. A fair number of customers acquire swinging dolls made from papier mache.
 Kondapalli toys have also engraved a significant niche in handicrafts world. These toys are developed from beam softwood and they are not only documented in Indian bazaar but also in several parts of world.

Prices of Kondapalli Toys Articles
Kondapalli toys are obtainable in various designs, styles and shapes. Purchasers will find in several price ranges which almost are found to lie in between Rs 30 to Rs20000.

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