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2. Channapatna toys - Wikipedia

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   Channapatna toys. The greater prominence of the Channapatna toys can be traced to patronage from Tipu Sultan, the historic ruler of Mysore, though these toys existed before this period historically given as gifts as part of Dusshera celebrations. It is known that he was an ardent admirer of arts, and in particular of woodwork. [5]

3. Varnam (company) - Wikipedia

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   The exhibition's success inspired Vaidyanathan to continue on creative projects. Varnam began its journey with soft furnishings but soon embraced the founder's love for the Channapatna craft. [1] Channapatna toys are a particular form of wooden toys (and dolls) that are manufactured in the town of Channapatna in the State of Karnataka, India ...

4. Channapatna - Wikipedia

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   Channapatna is also called "Town of toys" ("Gombegala nagara"). These toys are manufactured in traditional and advanced small-scale industries. Manufacturing and twisting of raw silk, rice, ragi and coconut is a major product of Channapattana taluk. [4] The origin of these toys is dated back to before Islamic Invaders subjugated the area.

5. These $325 hand-crocheted dolls can give birth and breastfeed

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   The first doll Shari made took 30 hours, although as she has gotten faster she can now make a basic mother and baby set in about 11. Shari acknowledges her dolls aren't for everyone and hopes that ...

6. The true story behind 'Barbie's' discontinued dolls, from ...

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   Mattel released the "Happy Family" set in 2002, featuring a pregnant Midge with infant accessories and a "3-in-1 crib, table, and cradle," according to the box. "With this gift set, girls have ...

7. Golu (festival) - Wikipedia

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   Bommai golu in Tamil means doll decoration. Bommala Koluvu in Telugu means court of toys and Gombe Habba means doll festival in Kannada.It is a part of the annual Dasara-Vijayadasami Hindu festival where young girls and women display dolls, figurine, court life, everyday scenes along with the divine presence of the goddesses Saraswati, Parvati and Lakshmi in the Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu ...

8. Hōko (doll) - Wikipedia

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   Hōko can be traced back to "talismanic figures" from early Japanese history, [1] and are likely related to the concept of using paper dolls (), as "stand-ins for people." [4] The use of Katashiro (形代, lit. "substitutes") in spiritual practice as stand-ins to take on the brunt of a person's sins or misfortune also played a role in the creation of hōko dolls [5] as well as for absentee ...

9. Kinnal craft - Wikipedia

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   Kinnal toys. Kinnal craft or Kinhal craft (Kannada: ಕಿನ್ನಾಳ ಕಲೆ), is a traditional wooden craft local to the town of Kinnal (also spelled Kinhal) in Koppal District, Karnataka, India. [1] [2] The town is famous for toys and religious idols. Recently, this craft has been granted Geographical Indication.