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Polished cowrie shells resting on heavy maroon woven fabric, soft golden hour side lighting, macro shot focusing on textile texture
Polished cowrie shells resting on heavy maroon woven fabric, soft golden hour side lighting, macro shot focusing on textile texture
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Ancient Wisdom

The Rules of Heritage Play

Step into the timeless strategies of kings. Roll polished cowrie shells on heavy cotton canvas and master the authentic rules passed down through generations.

The Classics

Master the Sacred Boards

Pachisi

Chaupar

Pallanguzhi

The game of kings. Navigate the cross-shaped heavy cotton canvas board using cowrie shells as dice, guiding your pieces home while blockading opponents.

An ancient tactical race. Master complex strategic maneuvers and coordinate with your partner to capture opposing pieces on the woven fabric battlefield.

The rhythmic capture game of the south. Distribute cowrie shells across fourteen hand-carved pits in a fluid dance of strategic mental math.

Close-up of a hand placing a hand-turned wooden pawn on a heavy maroon canvas board, soft golden hour lighting, shallow depth of field
Close-up of a hand placing a hand-turned wooden pawn on a heavy maroon canvas board, soft golden hour lighting, shallow depth of field
Royal Origins

From Courtyards to Living Rooms

For centuries, these games were played on sprawling marble courtyards by emperors and poets alike. The roll of cowrie shells marked the passage of golden hours, connecting generations through tactile strategy.

We preserve this heritage by printing each layout on heavy, washable cotton canvas, finished with hand-turned wooden pieces that feel substantial in the hand and look beautiful on the table.

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Bring the rules of kings into your contemporary living room. Explore our complete collection of handcrafted cloth board games.