Which city in Karnataka is/was known for making wooden toys?
2019
Which city in Karnataka is/was known for making wooden toys?
Answer: C. Channapatna — Channapatna is a town near Bengaluru in Karnataka, famous for traditional wooden toys known as Channapatna toys. Craftspeople turn locally available softwood…
- A.
Mandya
- B.
Davangere
- C.
Channapatna
- D.
Tumkur
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Correct answer: C
Channapatna is a town near Bengaluru in Karnataka, famous for traditional wooden toys known as Channapatna toys. Craftspeople turn locally available softwood on a lathe and finish the pieces with natural dyes and lacquer (varnish), giving them their characteristic bright colours and smooth finish.
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