In the heart of Karnataka, artisans in Channapatna continue a centuries-old legacy of handcrafted wooden toys, using natural ...

The whirr of machines and smell of carved wood hangs in the air of the Indian toy workshop, a centuries-old art form still in ...

“He’s a jack of all trades,” said Kristen McRae, activities director at Bemidji High School. “No pun intended. He’s just an all-around great person.” Emery drives BHS' Lumberjacks — from football to ...

Indian artisans in Channapatna keep traditional toymaking alive, blending centuries-old techniques with modern machinery ...

This was going to be a story about a gifted woodworker, a guy who turns hunks of wood into stunning works of art. But Gardell Emery is so much more than that. The 71-year-old rural Bemidji man is ...

With over sixty exhibitors on display, here’s The Skinny’s take on the up-and-coming artists to look out for at RSA New ...

Rising competition from mass-produced toys, including cheap replicas made in China, has cast a shadow on the growth of the industry in the town -- but it has endured ...

AFP Channapatna, India: The whirr of machines and smell of carved wood hangs ... use of electric lathes and other machinery has helped keep the industry economical. "In the old days, every work ...

KAGA, Ishikawa — Ishikawa Prefecture is home to three major production areas for lacquerware, a traditional handicraft. These ...