{"product_id":"pallanguzhi-traditional-south-indian-wooden-board-game-small","title":"Pallanguzhi – Traditional South Indian Wooden Board Game (Small)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Beloved Tradition, Crafted in Wood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePallanguzhi (பல்லாங்குழி), also known as Pallam Kuzhi, is one of the oldest and most cherished traditional board games of South India, played for centuries across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Sri Lanka. This beautifully handcrafted board brings that timeless heritage into your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Game\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePallanguzhi is a two-player strategy game played on a board with 14 pits (7 on each side), using cowrie shells or tamarind seeds as playing pieces. Players sow and capture shells in a rhythmic, meditative pattern — making it both a game of skill and a deeply cultural experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted Pallanguzhi board with 14 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 — folds flat for compact storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e - 44 cm; \u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e - 7 cm; \u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e - 6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Teakwood with a rich, deep finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolds neatly into a portable case\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\u003cli\u003eBeautiful as a display piece when not in play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you grew up playing Pallanguzhi or are discovering it for the first time, this board is a treasure to own and share.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Studio Thoorikai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54560554516807,"sku":"GAME-WD-PLG-S","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/3181\/6263\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-08-08_at_9.29.53_PM_1.jpg?v=1786217713","url":"https:\/\/thoorikai.nl\/products\/pallanguzhi-traditional-south-indian-wooden-board-game-small","provider":"Studio Thoorikai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}