Channapatna and Kinnal in Karnataka are known for the unique toys generations of artisans have been making and enjoy Geographical Indicator tags. But the craft in these towns face an existential crisis as the younger people in the toy-making families are choosing jobs in cities.
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Reporting: Rishita Khanna
Video: Ravichandran N, Kiran Bakale
Editing: Ravichandran N
Published – December 21, 2025 10:15 am IST
