THE wondrous world of Indian craft with its colours and intricacies is rarely introduced to children at an early age. The reasons are understandable. India’s numerous crafts are out of reach for children and parents. Patua art is from West Bengal, Aipan from Uttarakhand and Madhubani from Bihar. To see Ikra houses in Assam or Himachal Pradesh’s Kath-Khuni homes children would have to travel. Neither would it be viable for them to learn kite making or block printing in the comfort of their homes.
But what if a slice of India’s crafts arrived neatly packed in a box for the child? Potli’s toys and games bridge the distance by merging craft and play. Colourfully designed for children four years and older, Potli has a range of do-it-yourself (DIY) kits for children. There are art kits, block printing kits, kite making kits, costumes of India kits and more. Such toys and games foster creativity and help the child learn about the country’s cultural heritage.