A collectible wooden lion carved from Wrightia tinctoria wood using non-toxic natural lac lacquer and heritage lathe-turning methods.
Crafted under the GI-certified Varanasi Wooden Toys tradition in the historic Khojwan woodcraft cluster.
| Object & Piece Name | Khojwan GI Wooden Toy Lion (GI Certified) |
|---|---|
| Craft House & Technique | Woodwork — Handcrafted in Varanasi |
| Material & Specification | Wrightia tinctoria wood |
| Geographical Indication (GI) | Verified Banaras GI Tag Registration |
| Artisan & Workshop | Vijay Gupta · Khojwan Wooden Craft Cluster |
| Cluster Origin | Khojwan, Varanasi |
| Lead Time & Dispatch | 3 to 5 days for dispatch |
| Provenance Key | BA-WO-2026-REG |
Khojwan Wooden Craft Cluster · Khojwan, Varanasi
Vijay's family workshop has turned Wrightia wood in Khojwan for three generations, maintaining non-toxic lacquer recipes.