Kondapalli One Girl Pounding Rice Toy – Wooden Handcrafted Village Scene Figurine

Description

Experience the quiet dignity of traditional agriculture with this exquisite Kondapalli wooden handicraft featuring a single girl immersed in the rhythmic act of pounding rice. This standalone figurine captures a moment of everyday grace—a young woman skillfully using a wooden pestle to de-husk paddy in a traditional mortar, embodying the self-reliance and timeless routines of rural India.

Crafted by master artisans from Kondapalli, Andhra Pradesh, this piece is more than a toy—it’s a sculptural tribute to the unsung heroes of India’s agrarian heartland, preserving a vanishing way of life through the medium of wood and color.

Artisan Story: Carving Tradition in Wood

Born from the 400-year-old Bommala Koluvu tradition, this figurine begins as a block of lightweight Tella Poniki wood. Skilled hands carve the delicate posture—the slight bend at the waist, the poised arms, the focused expression—before bringing it to life with vibrant, non-toxic natural dyes. The intricate details of her traditional attire, the texture of the mortar, and the suggestion of scattered rice grains are all painstakingly painted by hand, making each piece a unique work of folk art.

Figurine Details & Features:

• Composition: One girl figurine with accompanying rice pounding mortar and pestle

• Dimensions: Approximately 4-6 inches in height, perfect for intimate display

• Materials: Sustainable softwood with bright, non-toxic vegetable-based colors

• Craft Process: Entirely hand-carved and hand-painted, no two are identical

• Cultural Authenticity: Faithful depiction of traditional food processing techniques

Why This Figurine is Special:

Symbol of Self-Sufficiency: Represents individual contribution to community sustenance
Meditative Quality: Captures the focused, rhythmic nature of traditional work
Artistic Simplicity: A single figure tells a complete story of rural life
Educational Solo Piece: Ideal for teaching about pre-mechanization food preparation
Nostalgic Connection: Evokes memories of grandmothers and ancestral traditions

Perfect For:

• Solo Display on desks, shelves, or windowsills where its details can be appreciated

• Collectors of Indian folk art seeking individual character figurines

• Educational Settings – classrooms or cultural displays focusing on traditional skills

• Minimalist Home Décor adding a touch of rustic storytelling

• Thoughtful Gifting for those who appreciate simpler times and handcrafted art

• Office Décor as a reminder of patience, rhythm, and traditional wisdom

• Creating a Village Scene by combining with other Kondapalli agricultural figurines

Care Instructions:

• Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth or feather duster

• Protect from direct sunlight to prevent color fading

• Display on stable surfaces as the tall pestle may be delicate

This solitary artisan at work reminds us that every grain of rice carries a story of human hands and timeless tradition.

BULLET POINTS (For E-commerce Listings)

✔ Authentic Kondapalli Handicraft – Direct from Andhra artisan communities
✔ Single Girl Figurine – Pounding rice in traditional wooden mortar
✔ 100% Hand-Carved & Hand-Painted – Unique standalone folk art piece
✔ Vibrant Non-Toxic Colors – Safe for display and gentle handling
✔ Cultural & Educational – Showcases traditional food preparation
✔ Perfect Solo Display Size – 4-6 inch detailed figurine
✔ Eco-Friendly Materials – Sustainable wood and natural dyes
✔ Symbol of Rural Life – Celebrates agricultural traditions