Handcrafted Wooden Auto Rickshaw Show Piece - Kondapalli Toys

While commuting in South India, the vibrant yellow and black autorickshaw is hard to miss. The artisans of Kondapalli are notorious for translating familiar themes into esteemed works of art. With vivacious symbols and colours, the autorickshaw wears the dreams and hopes of the man at the wheel and goes out for a ride. The traditional pulled rickshaw has evolved into the cycle rickshaw overtime, after which the autorickshaw made its initial appearance.

The ceaseless artisans celebrate India's unparalleled use of colour in every aspect of living. With acute skill, the soft locally abundant wood known as Tella Poniki is transformed into glorious wooden toysThe curio comes from a community of traditional toymakers from the Andhra town of Kondapalli. This wooden toy is the result of extensive handiwork, becoming an excellent alternative to the impersonal forms that art is taking today. The artisan takes things to the next level with deliberate use of primary colours, adding liveliness to any room it calls home.

The streets of India offer a spectacular show of colour: the young and old dressed in vibrant attire, and the psychedelics of vehicle art taking over the roads. The Kondapalli artisan pays tribute to the real hero of the nation − the common man. They create mesmerising toys with delicate handiwork, ideal for gifting and home decor. Gifting this refreshing handicraft is gifting the joy of authenticity, and celebrating the roots of craftsmanship in the most considerate manner. This delightful community of artisans are warriors, devoting themselves to the craft that has raised their fathers and ancestors before them.