Wooden Weaver | Etikoppaka Golu Doll

This is a hand-painted wooden weaver doll, made in the Etikoppaka style of turned-wood lacquer craft by artisans in Andhra Pradesh. The figure sits at a small handloom, with threads strung across a wooden frame and a length of pink cloth rolled out below. Product Highlights • Seated Weaver at the Handloom - The figure sits at a wooden loom frame, with threads strung across it and cloth rolled out below. • 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. • Working Loom Detail - The loom frame, strung threads and rolled cloth are built as separate pieces rather than painted on flat wood. • Hand-Painted Detailing - Green, red, maroon and pink colours are painted by hand across the figure, the loom and the cloth. • 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 Weaver 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 Traditional Trade Scene for Golu - Adds a handloom-weaving moment alongside deity dolls, a common addition for variety in a golu display. • A Working Loom, Not Just a Figure - The strung threads and rolled cloth give it more detail to look at than a lone seated doll. • 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 Weaver set include? One seated figure at a handloom frame, with threads strung across it and a length of pink cloth rolled out below, all 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. • How is this different from Kansa & Clay Heritage Kitchen other trade-doll pieces, like the Tea Seller or Potter? All of these are Etikoppaka vendor and household-scene dolls of a similar size, but each shows a different craft or trade. This one shows a weaver at a handloom, while the others show a tea seller, coconut seller, potter and buttermilk maker. They're meant to be collected as separate pieces in a village-life doll set. • Are the loom threads and cloth fixed, or can they be adjusted? They're set in place as part of the decorative scene, not meant to be pulled or rewoven. • Is this doll safe to keep around young children? It's best kept as a display piece rather than a plaything, since the strung threads and small painted pieces aren't meant for handling by young children.