The toys of Etikoppaka are not just a child?s companions, but find many more uses. From candle stands to vermilion boxes and bangles, these pieces are very popular at weekly mandis. Craftsmen also make toys that are used for marriage ceremonies and other rituals. Their enchanting designs, bright colours and earthly appeal are very attractive. Today, they are a part of the rural folk tradition. Toys made at Etikoppaka, a village in Visakhapatnam district, reveal some little-known cultural practices of that region and display the creative skills of its makers.