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CHANNAPATNA

TOY MAKER’S FACTORY:

MAYA ORGANIC , CHANNAPATNA

The world is moving fast. We live in the most progressive era of humanity, where thousands of products are created every day: what is new today, will be obsolete soon. in Channapatna, a small town of sixty thousand people, time has almost been stopped. Most of the workers here are employed in the production of a raditional handicraft skill named lacware. It consists of wooden toys created using eco friendly manufacturing process .

Maya Organic (MO).toys made by artisans in Channapatna based on our cultural and learning heritage. These eco-friendly toys are made with hale wood and safe natural colors. MO has been crafting toys since 2002 and has deep knowledge and skill in lacware handcrafted wooden toys.

There are 67 wide range of variety of toys ranging from INR 150.00 to INR 2500. They are strong and cannot break into small pieces which a child could swallow. Since only natural colors are used, even if a child chews or sucks on them, there will be no harm done. Wooden toys look classic, with natural wood finish or bright organic colors. They will look aesthetic on your shelf. Maya is an organization working with a sustainable business model that is able to go beyond its own goal. Time may appear to have stopped in Channapatna, but Maya Organic is running fas towards a sustainable future, and is taking its workers along for the ride