Diversity of culture in India (toys)

Rudrarjun Suram
Class -4
Group -6
 about toys in 4 places

1. Assam- Asharkandi, a village in Goalpara district, is famous for its graceful

Asharkandi toys. Clay toys, traditionally made by the kumar and hira
communities, depict different animals, gods and goddesses, and other
mythological figures.
2. Andhra Pradesh- Kondapalli Toys are toys made of wood in Kondapalli of
Krishna district, a nearby Vijayawada in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
3. Telangana- Nirmal toys are world famous traditional wooden toys that are
exclusively made in the town of Nirmal in Adilabad district of Telangana,
India.
4. Tamil Nadu- Thanjavur doll is a traditional handicrafts of Thanjavur region of
Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is a type of handmade doll which is made using
traditional methods using very less mechanical tools.
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Kondapalli toys Asharkandi toys

Thanjavur doll Nirmal toys

 About nirmal and its toys.
What is nirmal famous for?

Nirmal district in Telangana was once famous as a production centre of

diverse things as cannons and toys. While the foundry supplied heavy artillery
to the army of the Nizam of Hyderabad, the Naqqash craftsmen and artists
brought out exquisite wooden toys and duco paintings under the name of Nirmal
Art.

Why is nirmal famous for its toys?

Nirmal toys are popular as they are embellished with exclusive and rich oil
colours. The Mughal miniatures' painting on the white wood ponki is
considered as very attractive and is sold widely to collectors of art. Nirmal
paintings and toys have received a good market and impetus in Hyderabad
over last few decades.
All these toys unite the country through exhibitions etc. this keeps us united as a
country. All toys are unique in their own way.
Thank you
Jai guru dev