Demo placeholder — Replace with verified historical information. Channapatna woodcraft has a history dating back to the 18th century, when the craft was introduced under the patronage of Tipu Sultan, who invited Persian craftsmen to teach lacquering techniques to local artisans.
Demo placeholder — Artisans use softwood (mainly ivory wood or Wrightia tinctoria) shaped on a traditional lathe and finished with natural lac and vegetable dyes.
DemoChannapatna, Karnataka
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.
View ProfileDemoDemo 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.