Module 12 : Modern Product Design & Crafts Design
  Lecture 33 : Glasswork, Fabric Block Print, Lacquer Work, Toy Handicraft
 

Toy Handicraft

Indus Valley Toys

Plate 8A Terra-cotta Toy
(Indus Valley)
8B Animated Monkey
(Indus, Terra-cotta)
8C Chariot
(Indus, Bronze)
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Handcrafted toys have a long history in Indian subcontinent. As old as 5000 years back in Indus Valley Civilization number of recreational toys are found, this reflects their concern about children’s welfare. Indus Valley has produced large number of animated terra-cotta toys. A few wheel operated terra-cotta bullock cart (plate 8A) toys are found in Mohan-jo-daro and Harappa. Animated animals made in terra-cotta (plate 8B) are quite matured in term of their artistic quality.  Bronze and copper metal are used for various household items. Metal toys of chariot (plate 8C) exhibits their excellence in creating such matured design. Along with this the Torso Figures with movable limbs are examples of excellent examples of ball-socket mechanism.