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Handmade Mancala Cribbage Combo Game- India
Handmade Mancala Cribbage Combo Game- India
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This exquisite Sheesham wood box transforms into two games: mancala and cribbage. The game is a beautiful home decor accent piece that is also functional to create fun game memories for the family. The game box is hand-carved, featuring peg holes on the exterior for cribbage. The box is accented with brass hinges and a brass closure. When opened, the wooden board reveals the twelve carved cups for Mancala. Included in the set are playing cards, a bag of marbles, and four wooden pegs. Instructions included.
Product Features:
- Type: Tabletop Games.
- Colors: Stained wood
- Materials: Sheesham Wood
- Dimensions: When closed, the box measures 5 inches by 7 inches.
- Games Pieces included: 1 deck of cards, 4 pegs, and 48 marbles.
The Story Behind the Art:
The hand-carved games are crafted in Saharanpur in the region of Uttar Pradesh, India which is well-known for its ancient woodcarving techniques. Temples in this region bear witness to the early talent of artisans in that region. Today, the craft is still practiced using hand tools that are much the same.
Due to the handmade nature, slight variations in size, color, shape, pattern, or other characteristics may be evident. Each piece is truly a unique work of art, lovingly crafted by hand.
About the Artisans
About the Artisans
Esther Kariuki is an independent artisan who, in her area of Kenya, near Kitui, has organized and trained women in her village to use the dried fiber of the banana plant, which would normally be discarded. The banana fiber is first dried, and then a light varnish applied. Once this process is complete craftspeople cut the fiber into thin strips to make several different items, including boxes, Bao Bab trees and mobiles. The varnish on the banana fiber with its many tones of brown resembles textured tortoise shell. Esther ensures the craftspeople are paid a fair wage for their goods, which has enabled many in her small village to earn a sustainable wage.
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