Wooden Buttermilk Maker | Etikoppaka Golu Doll

This is a hand-painted wooden buttermilk maker doll, made in the Etikoppaka style of turned-wood lacquer craft by artisans in Andhra Pradesh. The figure sits holding a cup, with a churning pot fitted with a wooden mathani stick, a smaller lidded pot, and extra cups arranged beside her on a shared base Product Highlights • Seated Buttermilk Maker with Churning Pot - The figure sits holding a cup, with a churning pot and wooden mathani stick set in front of her. • 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. • Pots and Cups Set - A smaller lidded pot and three extra cups sit on the base alongside the main churning pot. • Hand-Painted Detailing - Green, red, gold and yellow colours are painted by hand across the figure, the pots and the cups. • 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 Buttermilk Maker 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 Household Scene for Golu - Adds a familiar kitchen moment alongside deity dolls, a common addition for variety in a golu display. • Multiple Pieces on One Base - The churning pot, lidded pot and 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 Buttermilk Maker set include? One seated figure holding a cup, along with a churning pot fitted with a wooden mathani stick, a smaller lidded pot, and extra cups on the same 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. • How is this different from Kansa & Clay Heritage Kitchen Wooden Tea Seller, Tender Coconut Seller and Potter dolls? All four are Etikoppaka vendor and household-scene dolls of a similar size, but each shows a different everyday activity. This one shows a woman churning buttermilk, while the others show a tea seller, a coconut seller and a potter. They're meant to be collected as separate pieces in a household-scene doll set. • Does the churning stick actually move inside the pot? No, the stick is fixed in place as part of the decorative scene, not a working mechanism. • 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.