Design Resource
Wooden Toys - Kondapalli
The Craft of Wooden Toys
by
Antony William,Shruti K,PargnyaandMahendra Patidar
Products
Traditional Kondapalli toys are locally known as ‘Kondapalli bommalu’. There are few well-known products, which follow traditional themes till date, which specially talks about skill and creativity of Kondapalli toy artisans. The traditional products are world famous Kondapalli Aata bomma - bobble head toy, typical village hut, traditional bullock cart and several themes of village life. Many products are created inspired by mythology, rural life and animals like tiger, elephant and cow. Birds like swans, peacocks and parrots are popular themes too. Themes like- women drawing water from a well, snake charmers, Ambari (elephant with a mahout), potters, wedding ceremony are beautifully created and embellished with vibrant colors. Mythological figures are great favorites, which include Lord Krishna, the playful God, are shown playing the flute with a cow listening on.
