Pachisi

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Chauka Bara

Chauka Bara is a very old game that was played across India with different names. Chauka and Bara denotes the two different throws of the cowrie shells. The name origins from the Mysore region of Karnataka, India. Other popular names are Kavidikali and Astha chamma.

To buy this or for any further details, drop me a mail at info@pachisi.co.in

Chauka Bara (Code: PHV012)

Size: 28cm x 28cm

Fabric used: Khadi/Cotton
Wooden coins and cowrie shells as dice
Applique and Embroidery

Available with different back fabric.

Memory Match

The latest from Pachisi is the memory match game. Suitable for children (and adults) over 3 years.
To buy, write in to me at info@pachisi.co.in. You can also mail me for further details.

Memory Match (Code: PNM001)
Fabric: Khadi/cotton
Embroidered

Available with different back fabrics.

Memory Match (Code: PHV011)
Fabric: Khadi/cotton
Embroidered

Memory Match (Code: PCG008)
Fabric: Khadi/cotton
Embroidered

Monday, December 29, 2014

Da Game

A month back Khadija had written to me asking if I could design 'Da' for her. I wasn't sure at first if she spelt the game right because I had never played or even heard of it! She told me that Da was a game her grandmother used to play and so did she when she was a kid but it isn't available anywhere now. Originally the game was played on cloth just like most games that were originated in India but since it is not made anymore she wanted one done for her. The only thing she told me was to make the background interesting.

She helped me with the basic structure of the game and the rest was done in true Pachisi style. I chose a fabric with script design on it and used embroidery and applique techniques.

About the game: There are two teams and each team has 1 Queen and 9 Knights. The aim of the game is that each team should try and get to the other side of the board to win.