Handcrafted Traditional Indian Board Games

Most commercial board games focus on the win, but ours focus on the feel. Take our Aadu Puli Aattam set—the tigers are turned from local ivory wood and lacquered with non-toxic dyes, while the game mat is hand-embroidered by the Lambadi women of Sitlingi. It is a sensory experience that brings a piece of Indian folk tradition to your coffee table, designed to be kept out and played, not tucked away in a box.

We have always believed that play is a serious business. When we started looking at board games, we wanted to step away from plastic and into something that holds a story. Our collection is born from collaboration, marrying the 200-year-old lac-turnery of Channapatna with other regional crafts.

Take the classic 'Goats and Tigers'—known locally as Aadu Puli Aattam or Hulli Gatta. This game is not just a pastime; it is a cultural artifact. The wooden pawns are hand-turned by our Channapatna artisans, while the playing board is a custom-embroidered mat from the Porgai artisans in Tamil Nadu. This is the result of the ME to WE project, an effort to bring craftspeople from different geographies together.

Our tic-tac-toe sets feature our signature Kuruvi birds, which have become a quiet icon of our brand. They are weighted perfectly to sit on a desk or table, adding a touch of whimsy to your workspace while serving as a functional object.

What makes these pieces unique is their longevity. The colours are natural, applied with non-toxic vegetable dyes while the wood spins on a lathe, a technique that has remained unchanged for generations. We suggest you treat these games as home accents. Keep them on your coffee table or office shelf. They are conversation starters that bridge the gap between old-world heritage and modern living. Whether it is a chess set or a simple strategy game, you are holding the work of a real person who spent hours shaping, polishing, and detailing each piece.