The traditional indoor game of Aligulimane, a member of the Mancala game family, has its roots in the age-old concept of sowing and reaping, which is an essential aspect of rural life in India. Originally played with tamarind seeds or cowrie shells on a wooden or metal board, or even on the veranda floors with cups carved into stone slabs, this game has a long history and can be found in different parts of the world under different names like Mancala, Kalaha, Oware, and Wari. But that's not all - the game board itself has an interesting story. We have created it using recyclable waste generated from the packaging materials of food, pharma, and personal care products! Your game set comes with either shells or tamarind seeds.

Chaturvimshathi Koshtaka is a sanskrit word meaning ‘24 squares’. This is a simple strategy game described by Harikrishna in his 19th C book. Set under the category of war games, winning os based on the player who captures all the opponent pawns. Compact and travel friendly canvas gameset accompanied with terracotta pieces as play pieces, this game makes a great return gift. While you are here, you can check out few of our other games also available on canvas.

Experience the thrill of one of India's oldest board games with Chowkabara! This exciting race-game has been mentioned in epics like the Mahabharata and is now available in a beautifully crafted fabric scroll set, giving you a regal gaming experience. This compact set includes everything you need to get started, including 4 sets of wooden pawns and 4 cowrie shells. The reverse of the scroll also features the rules of the game, ensuring that you never lose track of how to play. Not only is Chowkabara a fun and challenging game, but it's also a piece of India's cultural heritage. The game has been enjoyed by generations and now you can bring it into your home or take it with you on your travels. So whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, this compact travel companion is perf

Looking for a classic game that's perfect for get-togethers with family and friends? Look no further than Chowkabara - the game of chance that transcends generations! This version of the game is presented in a stunning 7 x 7 grid on a beautiful fabric scroll, giving you a regal gaming experience. With 4 sets of wooden pawns and 4 cowrie shells included, this set has everything you need to start playing right away. The rules of the game are conveniently printed on the reverse of the scroll, so you'll never have to worry about losing them. Not only is Chowkabara a fun and exciting game, but it's also a piece of India's cultural heritage. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this compact travel companion is perfect for bringing the excitement of Chowkabara with you.

Also called Hasu Chirate Aata, this is a 2-player game in which 2 leopards battle against a herd of 24 cows. Kavade brings this ancient game in the form of a fabric scroll. This set is part of the Temple Series, that has drawn inspiration from etchings at the Lepakshi temple. The Cow and Leopard game set includes handcrafted terracotta pawns and cowrie shells. It is available in multiple colours pink, yellow, brown and is a compact travel-friendly set, with rules conveniently placed on the reverse of the scroll.

This ancient game is a great way to bring the family together. With the objective being - reduce the opponents pawns, this game becomes a play of planning and strategy. This is a beautiful scroll set with handcrafted terracotta pawns and fabric pouch. The set is available in Yellow, Blue and Green. The Temple series of game sets draws inspiration from etchings of different South Indian temples, like Lepakshi, Belur and Halebid.

Pagade is an Indian race game popularised in the west as Ludo, and in the US, as ‘Parcheesi - the Royal game of India’. Great kings like Akbar & Mummadi Wodeyar were connoisseurs of this game & there are probable references to this game in the epic Mahabharata too. Even to this day, Fatehpur Sikri has a large garden version of the game. Kavade brings this historical game in a beautiful form, with a hand embroidered game board, wooden pawns and a pair of wooden dice (daala): all packed in a fabric pouch. The game set is available in multiple colour combinations, all beautiful! If you prefer a specific combination, do mention that while placing the order, we will send that if available. #pagade #ludo #chaupad #chaupar #chopat #pacheesi #dayam #dayakattam