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Etikoppaka Bommalu — Lacquered Wooden Toys

Etikoppaka Bommalu — lacquered wooden toys from Etikoppaka, Andhra Pradesh. Hand-turned on a lathe and coloured with natural lac dyes, these GI-tagged pieces have soft, rounded forms and a distinctive glow. Shop authentic Etikoppaka toys, dolls and figurines online, delivered across India.

How Etikoppaka toys are made

Etikoppaka pieces are turned rather than carved. The wood, known locally as ankudu, is a soft pale timber that grows around the village. It is mounted on a lathe and shaped while it spins, which is why the forms are rounded and symmetrical instead of angular.

The colour goes on at the same lathe. A stick of lac is held against the spinning piece, the friction melts it, and the colour is burnished straight into the surface with a leaf or a cloth. The finish is the lac itself rather than a coat of varnish over paint, and that is what gives these toys their soft, waxy glow.

Natural lac colours

The dyes come from seeds, bark, roots and flowers rather than synthetic pigment. Because the colour is sealed into the lac instead of sitting on top as a chemical paint, Etikoppaka pieces have long been made as toys for young children.

How to tell an authentic piece

• A smooth, slightly waxy surface with a low sheen, not the hard gloss of varnish.
• Rounded, lathe-turned forms. Flat-backed or squared-off shapes are not typical of this craft.
• Gentle variation in colour depth across a piece, where the lac was burnished by hand.
• Etikoppaka Bommalu carries a Geographical Indication tag tying the craft to Etikoppaka in Andhra Pradesh.

Looking after lacquered toys

• Wipe with a dry or barely damp cloth.
• Keep away from direct heat, which softens lac.
• Never soak them or put them through a dishwasher.
• Long direct sunlight will dull the colour over time.

Who these suit

The rounded shapes and natural colours make Etikoppaka pieces a common choice for younger children, and the smaller spinning tops, rattles and animal figures work well as everyday gifts.

Larger turned bowls, boxes and decorative sets suit shelf and desk decor. Wholesale enquiries are welcome, with delivery across India.

Designs in this collection

• Pelli Pandhiri (Pelli Mandapam) set — ₹4,500. Pelli Pandhiri (Pelli Mandapam) set (approx. 2.3 kg), turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Etikopaka Sreemantham Set — ₹3,000. Etikopaka Sreemantham Set (approx. 1.5 kg) — turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Pelli Haldi set — ₹3,200. Pelli Haldi set (approx. 860 g), turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Saare Set With Pallaki — ₹4,000. Saare Set With Pallaki (approx. 1 kg) — handmade in Etikoppaka style, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Lord Venkateshwara small Balaji Standing — ₹800. Lord Venkateshwara small Balaji Standing is a small handmade piece, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Kumbakarnudu Gatothkachudu etikopaka — ₹2,500. Kumbakarnudu Gatothkachudu etikopaka (approx. 895 g) — handmade in Etikoppaka style, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Ammavaru Laxmi Saraswathi — ₹800. Ammavaru Laxmi Saraswathi (approx. 246 g) — turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Balaji Face Lord Venkateshwara Special — ₹300. Balaji Face Lord Venkateshwara Special (approx. 190 g) — handmade in Etikoppaka style, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Skipping lady kids game — ₹700. Skipping lady kids game (approx. 145 g) — turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Veena Colour Show Piece — ₹500. Veena Colour Show Piece (approx. 260 g) — turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• 5 in One Kids Game five — ₹500. 5 in One Kids Game five (approx. 200 g) — turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Double Danchudu Two 2 ladies — ₹800. Double Danchudu Two 2 ladies (approx. 350 g), turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Musical Set With Base — ₹700. Musical Set With Base (approx. 305 g) — turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Spring Parrot — ₹150. Spring Parrot (approx. 59 g) — handmade in Etikoppaka style, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Thambulam Lady — ₹550. Thambulam Lady (approx. 181 g) — handmade in Etikoppaka style, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Bride Couples Pelli — ₹300. Bride Couples Pelli (approx. 97 g) — handmade in Etikoppaka style, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Pidikili kids game — ₹50. Pidikili kids game (approx. 20 g), turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Small Balaji Shanku Chakram — ₹600. Small Balaji Shanku Chakram — a small Etikoppaka-style piece, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Balaji shanku Chakram Big with peetam — ₹1,200. Balaji shanku Chakram Big with peetam — a large Etikoppaka-style piece, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Bhajana Chennapatnam — ₹400. Bhajana Chennapatnam (approx. 187 g) — turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Umbrella Lady Mother Child — ₹1,200. Umbrella Lady Mother Child (approx. 315 g) — turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Bharatha Natyam Show Piece — ₹1,200. Bharatha Natyam Show Piece (approx. 180 g), turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Chennapatnam Couples Small — ₹200. Chennapatnam Couples Small — a small Etikoppaka-style piece, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Haridasu Medium — ₹800. Haridasu Medium — a mid-size piece, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Ram Parivar — ₹1,600. Ram Parivar (approx. 550 g) — turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Single Lady Small 3 Three Pot lady — ₹400. Single Lady Small 3 Three Pot lady — a small Etikoppaka-style piece, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Etikopaka Village Work Vruthulu — ₹800. Etikopaka Village Work Vruthulu (approx. 260 g) — turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• 6 Six Bird Stand — ₹400. 6 Six Bird Stand (approx. 198 g) — handmade in Etikoppaka style, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Metal Bullet Bike — ₹700. Metal Bullet Bike (approx. 241 g) — turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Rolu Rokali set of 4 — ₹600. Rolu Rokali set of 4 (approx. 253 g) — handmade in Etikoppaka style, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Musical Instrument set — ₹800. Musical Instrument set (approx. 478 g), turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• 6 Six Band Set 5 Five Band set soldiers — ₹2,500. 6 Six Band Set 5 Five Band set soldiers (approx. 889 g) — handmade in Etikoppaka style, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Welcome Lady Thambulam set — ₹1,600. Welcome Lady Thambulam set (approx. 487 g) — handmade in Etikoppaka style, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Ganesh Face — ₹250. Ganesh Face (approx. 68 g) — turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Double Lady Danchudu two 2 Ladies — ₹800. Double Lady Danchudu two 2 Ladies (approx. 361 g) — handmade in Etikoppaka style, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Kumkum Bharani Nandhi — ₹400. Kumkum Bharani Nandhi (approx. 86 g) — handmade in Etikoppaka style, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Ganesh Rolling big — ₹650. Ganesh Rolling big — a large piece, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Goda Devi etikopaka — ₹2,000. Goda Devi etikopaka (approx. 392 g) — handmade in Etikoppaka style, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• 300/- Animals Mix — ₹300. 300/- Animals Mix (approx. 115 g), turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Krishna Venna Rama Hanuman Sitting Crawling — ₹550. Krishna Venna Rama Hanuman Sitting Crawling (approx. 196 g), turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Medium Pelli Koduku Pelli Kuthuru — ₹600. Medium Pelli Koduku Pelli Kuthuru — a mid-size piece, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Krishna With flute — ₹500. Krishna With flute (approx. 228 g) — turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Rama Sita — ₹1,000. Rama Sita (approx. 341 g) — turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Bride Couples Medium ( Pelli koduku Pelli Kuthuru ) — ₹900. Bride Couples Medium ( Pelli koduku Pelli Kuthuru ) — a mid-size Etikoppaka-style piece, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• 1500/- Standing Hanuman — ₹1,500. 1500/- Standing Hanuman (approx. 429 g) — handmade in Etikoppaka style, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Pots Special Joint — ₹300. Pots Special Joint (approx. 104 g) — handmade in Etikoppaka style, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Band Set Ladies Special — ₹3,000. Band Set Ladies Special (approx. 680 g) — turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.
• Cat Ring Kids Game small Jocker Counting — ₹250. Cat Ring Kids Game small Jocker Counting is a small handmade piece, turned on a lathe and finished with the natural lac colours Etikoppaka is known for.

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