Sawantwadi toys refers to hand made works of art made of wood in Sawantwadi a town in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, an Indian state. It is reported that the makers of these toys face the challenge of competition from mass-produced cheap Chinese products.
Geographical indication registration
A 2010 news story reports of attempts to obtain Geographical indication registration for the toys.
References
- "Artisans toil and hard work bear no fruit now - Deccan Herald". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- "13 products have potential for GI registration - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 February 2016.