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This superbly handcrafted set of Ganjifa playing cards from the 16th century holds the key to hours of mindful entertainment as you unfold the untold secrets of the ancients. Depicting the ten incarnations in which the Hindu God of Creation Vishnu revealed himself over time, these hand painted Ganjifa cards are redolent with magical myths and the whiff of cultures past.100% Handmade - Handcrafted from the ground up - preparation of the paper to the painting and finishing of the cards. Craft type - Ganjifa and Pattachitra . About Craft -This exclusive set of Dashavtar Ganjifa consists of 120 cards , each card carefully hand crafted and hand painted by the Chitrakaars (skilled artists) of Orissa. Each card has been made through an intricate and long process using old cotton saris , and then painted delicately using squirrel hair brushes and crushed stone colours. In typical Ganjifa tradition, the pip cards are not numbered. The player instead depends on his quick counting skills. Material : 100% natural materials - old cotton saris, Crushed stone colours and natural glue . Package Inclusions - 120 hand painted cards, Silk covered book about Ganjifa and playing instructions . Comes packed in a very elegant silk covered and golden foil printed box.Ganjifa cards lend themselves beautifully to variations of modern games such as poker and Teen Patti, its three-card version popular in India.Care Instructions- water resistant but not water proof. Keep away from long exposure to sun and water.Potli is a member of FAIR TRADE FORUM-India. We follow all FAIR TRADE Practices laid down by the Forum.Ganjifa cards are a labour of love. And it takes a month to get a set ready by one artisan. Expect deliveries in 3 weeks time from the date of order. We will try to do our best to get this to you as soon as possible.
Dimension- 23x23x11cm
Material : 100% natural materials - old cotton saris, Crushed stone colours and natural glue