Umbrella Spinner Top – Channapattana handmade toys (GI Tag # 23).

Channapatna is an Indian town about seventy kilometres to the southwest of Bangalore. The town is famous for its uniquely styled handmade toys made from ivory wood and painted in bright, striking colours using vegetable dyes that are harmless and eco-friendly. The centuries-old traditional craft is now protected by the government of India with a GI Tag (#23) under the World Trade Organization. The toys of Channapatna are objects of joy for children worldwide and will bring a smile to adults who admire their simplicity, workmanship, and beautiful colours. They are a pleasure to possess and valued as gifts.