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WorldCrafts artisans at Channapatna Handicrafts in India use a special skill called lac-turney, a 200-year-old craft traced to the reign of a royal ruler who invited artisans from Persia to train the local artisans in making wooden figures. The process of shaping and coloring the wood is carried out on a lathe, a machine that turns pieces of wood while the artisans use sharp tools to shape the wood. Artisans then apply a vibrantly colored lacquer made by mixing natural, nontoxic vegetable dyes.
These lac-turney products are carved from hale wood, also called ivory wood, a local species of tree that grows widely throughout southern India. Usually the entire tree is not felled, and the tree grows back. Therefore, the materials used in the craft are natural and eco-friendly.
The Impact of Channapatna Handicrafts
Through Channapatna Handicrafts’ partnership with WorldCrafts, the artisans are able to reach a global market, providing work and a living wage for the artisans. Everyone involved in Channapatna Handicrafts’ lac-turney crafting have bettered their lives and now have hope for bright futures.
It has been a tough two years for the artisans. The pandemic and the lockdowns have brought upon a decline in the business both in Indian and international markets. Living expenses have increased due to the rise in prices of essential commodities.
With this WorldCrafts preorder, the artisans are seeing a ray of hope as this is the first order from the international market since the pandemic.
Special Opportunity
You have a special opportunity to preorder four new products—including the new Channapatna Angel Ornament from Channapatna Handicrafts.
These unique items are exclusively available for preorder through midnight CST on Monday, November 8, 2021. Preorders will ship in early December. Your card will be charged when your order is shipped. Be sure to place your preorder today!
Customers who purchase preorders valued at $75 or more before tax and shipping will receive a 20% discount code for regular WorldCrafts purchases November 9-27, 2021.
Channapatna Angel Ornament
This unique angel ornament is perfect for your tree or a gift for a friend. Measures 1.37-by-2.83 inches. Features a gold loop for hanging. Packaged in a box.