Board Games
Oware table game, 'Asenn Dua'
This handsome version of the traditional oware game by artisan Kofi "Tall" Agudoawu features a table board in iroko wood (oak) painted in terracotta and dark brown colors, finished with wax.
Soapstone solitaire (Resta Um), 'Concentration'
Osiel Korevaar selects the mottled beauty of soapstone with its rich tonalities. Sculpted by hand and polished to perfection, it is transformed into an original game set. In Brazil, the game is called resta um, which means "one remaining.
Oware table game, 'Dua Korkor'
A tasteful example of the talent of Kofi "Tall" Aguduawu, this oware table set is made of sapele wood. The Fanti name Dua Korkor refers to the beautiful color of this local material. Patiently carved, it is finished with linseed oil and wax.
Wood box and playing cards, 'Ace Player'
With its beautiful inlays, a sheesham wood box opens to reveal a deck of playing cards. Suresh Garg carves the piece by hand. Adorned with brass inlays, it makes an attractive decorative piece and and houses a favorite game.
Wood cribbage set, 'Challenger'
Khyali Ram selects the dark and light grains of Indian sheesham and kadam wood to create a handsome cribbage set. Invented by the 17th century English poet J. Suckling, the game is played with 52 cards. The score is kept by moving pegs on a narrow, rectangular board.
Brass tic-tac-toe, 'Challenge'
Suresh Garg designs an extraordinary presentation for the classic game of "Knots and Crosses." The pieces are cast of brass, polished to shining elegance. They arrive in a box carved by hand of sheesham wood, and the top is stylized in the form of a playing board.
Wood game, 'Labyrinth Intrigue'
Concentric circles create mysterious paths that offer intellectual challenges. The objective is to move the sheesham wood base slightly sideways or backwards and forwards so the marbles can roll through the gaps and arrive at the center.
Leather card set, 'Luck of the Draw in Chocolate Brown'
A perfect gift, this elegant leather and wood card box is crafted and hand-tooled by Isabel Maza in Mexico. Two decks of standard playing cards are included. Box includes two decks of plasticized cards.
Wood box and playing cards, 'Holiday Sun and Fun'
Holiday fun includes games with friends and family, and Suresh Garg adds the elements. Decorated with a glowing sunburst inlaid in brass, this box holds a deck of playing cards. Garg carves the beautiful box from warm-grained Indian sheesham wood.
Wood shut the box game, 'Winner'
Shut the box is a popular English pub game. Khyali Ram creates this beautiful game set of sheesham wood. Players roll the dice and lay down a combination of tiles to match the number on the dice. The winner lays down all the tiles to shut the box.