Sawantwadi toys

Sawantwadi toys refers to hand made works of art made of wood in Sawantwadi a town in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, an Indian state.[1] It is reported that the makers of these toys face the challenge of competition from mass-produced cheap Chinese products. A news story dated May, 2013, bemoans the lack of state support to this traditional art form.[2]

Geographical indication registration

A 2010 news story reports of attempts to obtain Geographical indication registration for the toys.[3]

References
  1. "Artisans toil and hard work bear no fruit now - Deccan Herald". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  2. "कोकणातील पारंपरिक कला शासनाकडून दुर्लक्षित". Loksatta. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  3. "13 products have potential for GI registration - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
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