Etikoppaka Wooden Craft Sikki Grass Products of Bihar feature a distinctive bobblehead design

feature a distinctive bobblehead design where the head wobbles while the body remains stationary

rich in the local motifs peculiar to the Telangana

This requires an immense amount of skill and precision

dyed with vegetable dyes

but the craft's revival during the Moscow festival and its mention in publications like "Vishwakarma" and "1001 Saris of India" authenticate its tradition

Etikoppaka Wooden Craft Sikki Grass Products of Bihar feature a distinctive bobblehead designEtikopakka 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