Handmade Batik Wooden Mancala Board Game Bundle for Two – Cowrie Shells & Travel Pouch – Animal Design – Artisan Gift and Decor

Description

This handmade mancala set brings a fresh take on one of the world's oldest strategy games to your collection. Each board is individually painted by skilled village artisans using the centuries-old batik technique – meaning no two pieces are ever exactly the same. Whether you're playing, gifting, or displaying it on a shelf, this mancala set is as beautiful as it is fun, perfect for any occasion. 

Ordering & shipping note:

Please select 2 design options at checkout. For two identical designs (e.g., two Fish Mancalas), select 'Fish Mancala 1' and 'Fish Mancala 2'.

Shipping is charged for the first mancala only – the second ships free.

What's included:

• Two hand-painted wooden mancala boards in your preferred design (choose from Fish, Cat, Owl, Duck, Turtle, Rabbit or Mouse)
• Two authentic batik fabric travel pouches for storage and portability
• Two packs of cowrie shells as traditional game pieces

Design options & board sizes:

• Fish — Open: 17" × 8" (43 × 28 cm) | Folded: 17" × 4" × 2.4" (43 × 14 × 6 cm)
• Cat — Open: 13.5" × 9.25" (34.3 × 23.5 cm) | Folded: 13.5" × 4.5" × 2.4" (34.3 × 11.4 × 6 cm)
• Owl — Open: 15" × 8.6" (38 × 22 cm) | Folded: 15" × 4.3" × 2.4" (38 × 11 × 6 cm)
• Duck — Open: 15.5" × 8.5" (39.3 × 22 cm) | Folded: 15.5" × 4.25" × 2.4" (39.3 × 11 × 6 cm)
• Turtle — Open: 15" × 8.3" (38 × 21 cm) | Folded: 15" × 4.15" × 2.4" (38 × 10.5 × 6 cm)
• Rabbit — Open: 16" × 8.6" (40.6 × 22 cm) | Folded: 16" × 4.3" × 2.4" (40.6 × 11 × 6 cm)
• Mouse — Open: 15.3" × 4.5" (39 × 11.4 cm) | Folded: 15.3" × 9" × 2.4" (39 × 22.8 × 6 cm)

Why shoppers love it:

• Unique décor piece — doubles as a shelf or table decoration when not in play
• Portable and travel-ready — foldable and stores neatly in the included batik pouch
• Meaningful handmade gift — culturally rich and one-of-a-kind, perfect for board game lovers, art collectors, and anyone who appreciates traditional craftsmanship
• Authentic batik art — the wax-resist dyeing process (batik tulis) applied directly to the wood gives each board its intricate, beautiful pattern
  

About batik:

Batik is a UNESCO-recognized traditional art form using wax-resist dyeing technique. Batik tulis involves hand-drawing wax patterns onto fabric (or in our case, directly onto wood). The word batik comes from the Javanese amba ("to write") and titik ("dots"), reflecting its extraordinary attention to detail. Every mancala board in this collection honors that craft.

About mancala:

Mancala is one of the world's oldest two-player strategy games, played by moving stones, seeds, or shells across a row of pits to capture your opponent's pieces. It holds deep cultural roots across Southeast Asia. 

How to play mancala (quick rules):

⚠️ WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD │ CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS MUST BE UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION WHILE PLAYING THIS GAME

• Set up — Place the board between two players. Each player controls five pits and a Store (large pit on their right). Fill all small pits with seeds.
• Play — On your turn, pick up all seeds from one of your pits and drop them one by one counterclockwise, including your Store but skipping your opponent's Store.
• Win — The game ends when one player's pits are empty. The player with the most seeds in their Store wins!