Channapatna Toy Craft Cluster

Channapatna Toy Craft Cluster is a concentration of artisan workshops and retail outlets in Channapatna town, Ramanagara district, Karnataka, located on the Bengaluru-Mysuru highway. Known as the 'Toy Town of Karnataka,' the cluster is famous for traditional lacquered wooden toys made from ivory wood and natural dyes. The craft, with Geographical Indication status, draws visitors to observe artisans at work and purchase authentic handmade toys directly from makers.

Visitors can expect a street and cluster of small workshops and showrooms where artisans turn ivory wood (Wrightia tinctoria) on hand and power lathes, apply natural vegetable dyes and lacquer, and assemble toys. You can watch the crafting process, interact with artisans, browse extensive displays of dolls, animals, tops, puzzles and educational toys, and purchase directly from makers and cooperative outlets in a busy small-town market setting.