Channapatna toys, eco-friendly wooden toys lacquered with natural dyes, originate from which state?
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
- Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Karnataka
Channapatna toys from Karnataka are crafted from ivory-wood (Wrightia tinctoria) and colored with vegetable dyes. Known as 'Gombegala Ooru' (toy town), the craft received GI tag in 2005 and supports rural artisans.