Hesvika Handi CraftsHandmade Kondapalli, Etikoppaka & clay bommalu · ECIL, Hyderabad

Craft Guides & Stories from the Workshop

Guides to the handmade toy traditions of Andhra Pradesh — where Kondapalli Bommalu come from and how they are made, how Kondapalli and Etikoppaka crafts differ, and how to arrange a Navratri Golu at home.

Articles

• What is Kondapalli Bommalu? The 400-Year-Old Craft, Explained — where the craft comes from, how each doll is carved and painted, and how to spot an authentic piece.
• Golu Setup Guide: How to Arrange Your Bommala Koluvu — how many steps, what goes on each one, the kalasham and the nine-night routine.
• Etikoppaka vs Kondapalli Toys: What’s the Difference? — two GI-tagged Andhra crafts compared side by side.