Etikoppaka

Carving a niche: Padma Shri awardee CV Raju brings pride to the Etikoppaka art

Carving a niche: Padma Shri awardee CV Raju brings pride to the Etikoppaka art

Andhra Pradesh, the South Indian state of many cultures, is often regarded for its prosperous heritage and the several art…

2 years ago

Visakhapatnam Railway Station launches Etikoppaka Toys as part of ‘One Station One Product’

The Etikoppaka toys which were chosen to represent the 'One Station One Product' concept have been launched at the Visakhapatnam…

3 years ago

PM Modi applauds Etikoppaka toymaker, CV Raju, in Mann ki baat

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for making India a manufacturing hub of toy production and said “it is…

4 years ago

Hit by COVID-19 crisis, Etikoppaka artisans in dire need of support

Known as a country with great cultural diversity, India is indeed a land of rich heritage. The indigenous crafts from…

4 years ago

Vizag Travel Guide: Places to visit in and nearby Visakhapatnam

Vizag Travel Guide: Ramakrishna Beach (02 km) No Vizag Travel Guide would be complete without the famous RK Beach. One…

6 years ago

World’s first handicrafts hotel opens doors in Visakhapatnam

The Palm Beach Hotel, a sister concern of LeSutra, Mumbai, opened the doors to its heritage wing, the Andhra Arts and…

6 years ago

5 places around Visakhapatnam to go on a one day trip

5 places around Visakhapatnam to go on a one-day trip: Visakhapatnam is one of the best tourist spots in India.…

6 years ago

The village near Vizag known for making wooden toys

In a remote corner of Vizag district, by the hillstream of Varaha, is the village of Etikopakka. Known for its…

6 years ago

Handloom Tales – #IWearHandloom

It was a blue sari from Bihar that kickstarted a social media trend. Though Smriti Irani’s initiate of #IWearHandloom made…

6 years ago

World Record Keeps Evading Artisan From Etikoppaka

An artisan from Etikoppaka has created the world’s smallest chessboard measuring a mere 1.1 millimeter. Due to lack of a…

8 years ago