Nearly 150 types of items are made in this village as household activity and marketed locally and outside markets
but today they are used as decorative pieces
Etikoppaka Toys is an Exclusive GI of Andhra Pradesh and was awarded a GI certification in the year 2017
embodying the rich cultural heritage of Indian textiles
This art requires great skill on the part of the artisan as the shell is extremely hard
Wooden Craft Marriage Couple Toy Screw Pine Craft of Kerala Nearly 150 types of itemsEtikopakka toys are traditional handcrafted wooden toys originating from Etikoppaka, a village in Andhra Pradesh, India. Made using softwood called "Ankudu" and natural, non toxic dyes, these toys are known for their eco friendly nature and vibrant colors. Artisans use a unique lac turnery technique, shaping the wood on a lathe and applying colored lac using heat and friction. Common designs include animals, birds, deities, and decorative household