Demo placeholder — Replace with full biography. Ramesh Kumar is a third-generation woodcraft artisan based in Channapatna, Karnataka. He specialises in the production of traditional lacquered wooden toys and household objects.
Demo placeholder — Replace with real artisan story. Ramesh has dedicated over two decades to practising the traditional woodcraft of Channapatna, learning from his father and grandfather before him. His work combines inherited technique with a contemporary sensitivity.
Traditional lacquering on softwood using natural lac and vegetable dyes
DemoDemo Artisan — Ramesh Kumar · Karnataka
Demo product — Replace with real product description. A beautifully handcrafted wooden bowl made using the traditional Channapatna woodcraft technique. Each piece is unique, shaped by hand on a lathe and finished with natural lac in vibrant earthy tones.
DemoDemo Artisan — Ramesh Kumar · Karnataka
Demo product — Replace with real product description. A set of traditional Channapatna wooden toys, crafted with non-toxic natural dyes. These classic toys represent one of India's most enduring craft traditions.
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