Mysuru:  Not so long ago, game boards were beautifully handcrafted by artisans with matching pawns and dice. These were not only for playing but also were objects of art. This tradition of handcrafting boards, pawns and dice has almost disappeared due to mass production of its plastic counterparts, television and video games.

Ramsons Kala Pratishtana has revived this abandoned tradition by creating game boards in various craft forms; these are available at the exhibition of traditional games ‘Kreedaa Kaushalya’ at Ramsons, Handicrafts Sales Emporium, opposite Mysuru Zoo. The expo, which was inaugurated this morning, is open between 10 am to 7 pm till May 5.

More than 37 different traditional board games in a variety of material will be on display. These game ‘boards’ are made of cotton fabric, raw silk, wood and metal. Each of games carries with it a slim leaflet which tells you how to play the game and a paragraph about the game’s origins.

The exhibition showcases richness of gaming culture along with hundreds of game boards and accessories created by artisans from across the country in various media at affordable price.

Kids as well as adults can enjoy and learn games at the ‘Game Parlour’ at this exhibition. Here one can test their skill, ability and talent by playing chess, number games, puzzles and other board games like Chauka Bara, Nava Kankari, Adu Huli, Pagade, etc.