Wooden Tea Seller | Etikoppaka Golu Doll

This is a hand-painted wooden tea seller doll, made in the Etikoppaka style of turned-wood lacquer craft by artisans in Andhra Pradesh. The figure sits cross-legged holding two small cups, with a kettle on a stove and a row of colourful cups laid out beside him on a shared base. Rather than a deity, this is an everyday village-life scene, the kind of figure many households add to a golu alongside their deity dolls, which makes it a good fit for anyone searching for golu dolls or décor dolls online who wants a lighter, everyday piece for the display. Product Highlights • Seated Tea Seller with Props - The figure sits cross-legged holding two cups, with a kettle on a stove and extra cups arranged around him. • Etikoppaka Turned-Wood Craft - Made using the Etikoppaka Bommalu technique, where wood is turned on a lathe before shaping and painting, a craft practised by artisans in Andhra Pradesh. • Multi-Piece Table Scene - The kettle, stove and cups are separate painted pieces set out on one base, not carved as a single block. • Hand-Painted Detailing - Red, green, yellow and cream colours are painted by hand across the figure and each accessory piece. • Rounded, Traditional Toy-Making Style - Carved in the soft, rounded form typical of this lathe-turned lacquer craft. • Suited for Golu Display and Home Decor - Works as an everyday-life figure in a golu arrangement or as a standalone shelf piece. • Dimensions - Height 14 cm, width 13 cm, length 13 cm, weighing close to 250 grams. Why Choose This Wooden Tea Seller Doll • Supports Etikoppaka Artisans - Buying this piece supports the turned-wood lacquer craft and the artisan families in Andhra Pradesh who keep it going. • A Village-Life Addition to Golu - Adds an everyday scene alongside deity dolls, a tradition many golu displays include for variety. • Detailed Table Setup - The kettle, stove and row of cups give it more to look at than a single standalone figure. • Hand-Painted Character - Brush-painted detailing means the finish has natural variation rather than a uniform factory look. • Works Beyond the Festival - Stands well as a shelf or console piece once golu season is over. • Manageable Size for Gifting or Shipping - Compact enough to pack and send without special handling. Frequently Asked Questions • What does the Wooden Tea Seller set include? One seated figure holding two cups, along with a kettle, a stove and a row of extra cups, all set on a shared base. • Is this doll made using Etikoppaka craft? Yes. It is made using the Etikoppaka Bommalu technique, a turned-wood lacquer craft from Andhra Pradesh where wood is shaped on a lathe and finished with hand-painted colour. • Is this suitable for a golu display, since it isn't a deity figure? Yes. Many golu arrangements include everyday village-life dolls like this one alongside deity figures, for variety and colour. • Are the kettle, stove and cups fixed in place, or can they be rearranged? They sit on the base as separate pieces, so they can be lifted off and arranged differently if you'd like. • Is this doll safe to keep around young children? It's best kept as a display piece rather than a plaything, since the small painted pieces aren't meant for handling by young children.