{"product_id":"pallanguzhi-traditional-south-indian-wooden-board-game-big","title":"Pallanguzhi – Traditional South Indian Wooden Board Game (Big)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Beloved Tradition, Crafted in Wood — Now in a Larger Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis larger version of the classic Pallanguzhi (பல்லாங்குழி) board offers a more generous playing surface, making it ideal for longer, more immersive games. Handcrafted from rich Teakwood with a deep, lustrous finish, it is as beautiful to display as it is to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Game\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePallanguzhi is one of the oldest and most beloved traditional board games of South India, played for centuries across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Sri Lanka. A two-player strategy game played on a board with 14 pits (7 on each side), players sow and capture cowrie shells in a rhythmic, meditative pattern — a game of skill, patience, and cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted large Teakwood Pallanguzhi board with 14 deep carved pits (7 per side)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of natural cowrie shells as playing pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass hinges and latch — folds flat for easy storage and travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e - 52 cm; \u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e - 7 cm; \u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e - 6 cm\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger pits for a more comfortable, relaxed playing experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Teakwood with a rich, warm finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolds neatly into a slim, portable case secured with a brass latch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA meaningful gift connecting players to South Indian culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for all ages — easy to learn, deeply strategic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether rediscovering a childhood favourite or sharing this tradition with a new generation, this board is a treasure to own and pass on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Studio Thoorikai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54560604324167,"sku":"GAME-WD-PLG-BG","price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/3181\/6263\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-08-08_at_9.29.52_PM_6.jpg?v=1786218442","url":"https:\/\/thoorikai.nl\/products\/pallanguzhi-traditional-south-indian-wooden-board-game-big","provider":"Studio Thoorikai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}