Varanasi Soft Stone Turtle Showpiece Channapatna Toys & Dolls These artisans use a combination

These artisans use a combination of hammering

this eco-friendly craft transforms the natural material into beautiful mats

Botanical dyes and chemical-free dyes are used in the coloring process to ensure that the toys are safe for use by children

These toys are traditionally crafted by skilled artisans using locally sourced leather and intricate techniques that have been passed down through generations

These toys often feature vibrant colors

Varanasi Soft Stone Turtle Showpiece Channapatna Toys & Dolls These artisans use a combinationThis is an Exclusive GI Product from Varanasi. This Turtle is a true form of soft stone jail work produced by renowned Craftsman based out in Varanasi, India. It may not be very visible in Photos but there is a baby elephant carved out inside the abdomen of the larger one shown. This craftsman has done very minute yet clear details all over the Elephant. Please enlarge the pictures and look carefully at the forehead of Elephant and we are sure that