Kondapalli Door Thoranam Set of 2
Authentic Indian hand-carved heirloom crafted from sustainable softwood & painted with non-toxic natural plant dyes by master rural craftswomen.
Empowering Rural Women Artisans & Preserving Ancient Kondapalli Wood Craft
Kondapalli Toys are toys made of wood in Kondapalli of Krishna district, a nearby Vijayawada in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.These toys were one of the varieties of toys assembled in the houses during the festivals of Sankranti and Navratri and is referred as Bommala Koluvu.The art of crafting is a 400-year-old tradition.The Kondapalli toys are made from soft wood known as Tella Poniki which are found in nearby Kondapalli Hills. Each part is carved out separately. Then makku- a paste of tamarind seed powder & sawdust is used to join pieces together, add details and finish the toys. The later step involves coloring with either oil and water-colours or vegetable dyes and enamel paints are applied based on the type of the toys.
MEPMAA is a dedicated artisan movement uplifting rural women craftswomen across Andhra Pradesh. Every purchase directly sustains artisan families, builds community independence, and keeps 400-year-old traditional Indian woodworking alive.
Every wooden piece is wrapped in multi-layer eco bubble protective casing to guarantee safe arrival. In the rare event of transit damage, we provide immediate free replacement with zero hassle.
Hand-carved exclusively from naturally fallen local softwood trees with zero deforestation.
Coloured using non-toxic natural plant pigments, safe for children and homes.
Direct livelihood support empowering rural women craft collectives across villages.
Intricate heirloom-quality handwork designed to grace your home for generations.