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Kondapalli Bommalu — Handmade Wooden Dolls & Toys

Shop authentic Kondapalli Bommalu — the handmade wooden dolls of Andhra Pradesh — direct from Hesvika Handi Crafts in Kamala Nagar, ECIL, Hyderabad. Every figure is hand-carved from soft Tella Poniki wood and painted by hand, so no two are exactly alike. Deities and devotional sets, village and festival scenes, animals, wedding sets and Golu dolls — from single figures to full displays, delivered across India or collected in person at the shop.

What are Kondapalli Bommalu?

Kondapalli Bommalu, also called Kondapalli toys, come from the village of Kondapalli near Vijayawada in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. The craft is more than four centuries old and carries a Geographical Indication tag, which recognises it as belonging to that region.

Artisans carve each figure from soft, lightweight Tella Poniki wood, join the parts with a traditional paste of tamarind seed powder, and finish them in bright, hand-mixed colours. The result is a durable, collectible piece of Telugu heritage rather than a moulded souvenir.

How Kondapalli Bommalu are made

Every figure begins as a block of Tella Poniki, the soft white wood that grows around the Kondapalli hills. It is light, close-grained and forgiving under a chisel, which is what lets an artisan cut fine detail without the piece splitting.

Body, limbs, head and any animal or prop are carved as separate parts, then joined with a traditional paste of tamarind seed powder and sawdust. The assembled figure is smoothed, primed and painted entirely by hand: broad colour first, then the fine work on eyes, jewellery and the borders of a sari. Because nothing is moulded, two dolls of the same design are never quite identical.

What you will find in this collection

The catalogue runs from single figures a few inches tall to full display sets with dozens of pieces.

• Deities and devotional sets, including Balaji, Lakshmi and Ganapathi figures and temple scenes.
• Village life: the potter, the vegetable seller, the corn roaster and the other everyday scenes this craft is known for.
• Festival and wedding sets such as Pelli Pandhiri mandapams and Sreemantham sets.
• Animals and birds, from elephants and bullock carts to peacocks and bird stands.
• Golu step dolls and smaller single figures that suit a shelf or a gift.

How to tell an authentic piece

• Weight: genuine Tella Poniki is surprisingly light for its size. A heavy doll usually means a substitute wood.
• Joins: hand-assembled figures show fine seams where limbs meet the body, rather than one moulded surface.
• Brushwork: hand-painted detail varies a little from piece to piece, while printed or sprayed decoration repeats exactly.
• Base: traditional figures stand on a carved wooden base that is part of the doll itself.
• Origin: Kondapalli Bommalu holds a Geographical Indication tag, recognising the craft as belonging to the Kondapalli region of Andhra Pradesh.

Why buy from Hesvika

• Straight from the artisan families, sold from our own shop in Kamala Nagar, ECIL, Hyderabad — no middlemen in between.
• Handmade Kondapalli craft from the GI-tagged tradition, not a factory reproduction.
• More than 960 designs in the catalogue, from small single figures to full festival and wedding sets.
• Delivery across India, with local pickup at the ECIL shop for anyone in Hyderabad or Secunderabad.
• Wholesale supply for retailers, gift stores and event planners, at artisan-direct prices.

Golu, Navratri and gifting

Kondapalli Bommalu are traditionally brought out for Navratri Golu (Bommala Koluvu), Sankranti and Dasara, where the stepped arrangement of figures is the point of the whole collection. Sets can be built up year on year, one figure at a time.

A single piece also makes a durable, meaningful gift for a housewarming, a wedding or corporate gifting — a piece of Andhra tradition that lasts for years rather than a season.

We also supply retailers, gift stores and event planners at wholesale prices, direct from the artisan families, with delivery across India. Contact us for bulk pricing or a custom set.

Looking after your dolls

• Dust with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid water, which lifts hand-applied colour.
• Keep out of long direct sunlight, which fades the paint over time.
• Store somewhere dry: damp is the main enemy of a soft wood.
• Wrap pieces in cloth or paper between festivals rather than stacking them.
• Lift a figure by its base, not by an arm or a projecting detail.

Common questions about Kondapalli Bommalu

What are Kondapalli Bommalu made of?

They are hand-carved from soft Tella Poniki wood, joined with tamarind seed paste, and hand-painted in traditional colours — entirely by hand.

Are your Kondapalli toys authentic and handmade?

Yes. Every piece is genuine, GI-origin Kondapalli craft made by artisan families, sold directly by Hesvika Handi Crafts in Kamala Nagar, ECIL, Hyderabad.

Do you deliver Kondapalli Bommalu across India?

Yes, we ship across India, and you can also collect in person at our shop in Kamala Nagar, ECIL, Hyderabad.

Are Kondapalli Bommalu good for Golu and Navratri?

They are a classic choice for Navratri Golu (Bommala Koluvu), Sankranti and Dasara displays, and make heritage gifts for weddings and housewarmings.

Can I visit your store?

Yes. The shop is on the ground and first floor opposite the round building in Kamala Nagar, ECIL, Hyderabad. Call +91-9390991131 to check a piece is in stock before you come.

Designs in this collection

• Mandiram brown 8 inch — ₹1,000. Mandiram brown 8 inch — an 8-inch piece, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Teak Wood Bullock kart — ₹7,000. Teak Wood Bullock kart (approx. 1.5 kg) — handmade in Kondapalli style, hand-carved and painted from teak wood.
• Corn roasting Selling — ₹1,000. Corn roasting Selling (approx. 290 g), hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• 2 Two Bird Stand Natural — ₹600. 2 Two Bird Stand Natural (approx. 58 g) — hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• 3 Three Birds Stand Natural — ₹800. 3 Three Birds Stand Natural (approx. 75 g) — hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Light House Show Piece — ₹400. Light House Show Piece (approx. 145 g) — handmade in Kondapalli style, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• pot Showcase Medium — ₹900. pot Showcase Medium — a mid-size piece, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Pot 6pcs Set Dontulu — ₹800. Pot 6pcs Set Dontulu (approx. 450 g) — handmade in Kondapalli style, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Square Round Stools — ₹500. Square Round Stools (approx. 545 g) — hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Elephant Medium Stool — ₹1,500. Elephant Medium Stool — a mid-size piece, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Light House show piece 1200/- — ₹1,200. Light House show piece (approx. 436 g) — hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Uyyala Cradle — ₹1,600. Uyyala Cradle (approx. 390 g) — handmade in Kondapalli style, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Pelli Pallaki small — ₹800. Pelli Pallaki small — a small Kondapalli-style piece, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Tulasi Kota Wooden big — ₹800. Tulasi Kota Wooden big — a large piece, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Game Scooter Kids small — ₹800. Game Scooter Kids small is a small handmade piece, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Snake kids Game — ₹150. Snake kids Game (approx. 48 g) — handmade in Kondapalli style, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Animal Single — ₹400. Animal Single (approx. 39 g) — hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Small Tea Coffee Sugar With Tray — ₹800. Small Tea Coffee Sugar With Tray — a small Kondapalli-style piece, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• kids Game Kiddybank — ₹250. kids Game Kiddybank (approx. 115 g) — hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Well Bavi — ₹300. Well Bavi (approx. 105 g) — handmade in Kondapalli style, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Horse Playkart Sheet — ₹300. Horse Playkart Sheet (approx. 117 g) — handmade in Kondapalli style, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Mask wooden Wall Hanging — ₹350. Mask wooden Wall Hanging (approx. 115 g), hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Lakkapidutalu Game — ₹500. Lakkapidutalu Game (approx. 245 g) — handmade in Kondapalli style, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Stools Medium Round Square — ₹300. Stools Medium Round Square — a mid-size piece, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Stool Square Round — ₹200. Stool Square Round (approx. 135 g), hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Robo Kids Game — ₹250. Robo Kids Game (approx. 61 g) — handmade in Kondapalli style, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Memory Game — ₹600. Memory Game (approx. 195 g) — handmade in Kondapalli style, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• ABC 123 Puzzle kids game — ₹200. ABC 123 Puzzle kids game (approx. 149 g) — handmade in Kondapalli style, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Bullockart — ₹4,000. Bullockart (approx. 1.5 kg) — handmade in Kondapalli style, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Keychain — ₹40. Keychain (approx. 20 g), hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Ariselu With Hut — ₹1,600. Ariselu With Hut (approx. 465 g) — hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• God Story Krishna — ₹800. God Story Krishna (approx. 147 g) — hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Watch With Coins — ₹2,000. Watch With Coins (approx. 1.8 kg), hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Musical Home Showcase — ₹1,500. Musical Home Showcase (approx. 595 g) — hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Mandiram White small — ₹300. Mandiram White small — a small Kondapalli-style piece, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Damarukam Kids Game — ₹150. Damarukam Kids Game (approx. 78 g), hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Bullock kart Edhula Bandi small — ₹800. Bullock kart Edhula Bandi small — a small piece, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Small Coconut Tree — ₹200. Coconut Tree Small is a small handmade piece, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Gruhapravesham set — ₹2,500. Gruhapravesham set (approx. 745 g), hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Dancing Doll female 12 inch paper mash — ₹1,000. Dancing Doll female 12 inch paper mash is a 12-inch handmade piece, hand-carved and painted from papier-mâché.
• Crane Heads up Down — ₹500. Crane Heads up Down (approx. 194 g) — hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Kamadenuvu Medium — ₹2,200. Kamadenuvu Medium — a mid-size Kondapalli-style piece, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Colour Elephant Medium — ₹500. Colour Elephant Medium — a mid-size Kondapalli-style piece, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• House new Sheet — ₹300. House new Sheet (approx. 129 g) — handmade in Kondapalli style, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Tanga Bullockart — ₹1,500. Tanga Bullockart (approx. 349 g) — handmade in Kondapalli style, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Kolatam Sticks small — ₹150. Kolatam Sticks small — a small Kondapalli-style piece, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Bullockart Sheet Tanga — ₹400. Bullockart Sheet Tanga (approx. 185 g) — handmade in Kondapalli style, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.
• Kondapalli Pelli Mandapam — ₹1,200. Kondapalli Pelli Mandapam (approx. 514 g) — handmade in Kondapalli style, hand-carved from the soft Tella Poniki wood used for Kondapalli toys, then painted by hand.

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+91-9390991131
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