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Indian artisans keep traditional toymaking alive / 36YZ764
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The whirr of machines and smell of carved wood hangs in the air of the Indian toy workshop in Channapatna, where around 2,500 artisans are employed in the industry. The centuries-old art form is still in the game despite cheaper plastic alternatives.
"I felt interest in learning toymaking after I saw people in my neighbourhood doing it," said toy maker Rupa, who uses only one name. "I felt that I could also learn the craft." IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES