Kondapalli toys face uncertain future as artisan families fall from 300 to fewer than 30
- Around 300 families made Kondapalli toys a decade ago; today, fewer than 30 families continue the traditional craft.
- Younger generations are moving to cities for jobs, leaving fewer people willing to continue their family’s toy-making tradition.
- Artisans now travel 40–50 km for wood, while its cost has risen from a few hundred rupees to about ₹3,000.
- Demand still comes from Hyderabad, Bengaluru and overseas, but artisans say higher costs and low interest threaten the craft.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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