Ettana: The Looms of Kanchi társasjáték

Angol leírás

Indian Handlooms date back several centuries. The tradition of weaving by hand formed a part of the country's cultural ethos. A piece of fabric with a design could indicate the meaning, its purpose, culture of the era and even the way the people lived. Handlooms thus became a precious part of the generational legacy and exemplifies the richness and diversity of a country and the artistry of the weavers.

Innovative weavers with their skilful blending of myths, faiths, symbols, and imagery provide the fabric an appealing dynamism. The appeal of the handloom lies in introducing innovative designs, which cannot be easily replicated. This rich tradition of hand weaving still thrives at Kanchi, a prominent temple town in South India. Fabrics were part and parcel of trade done by the Indian weavers for which they got back “Annas” or goods in return. In this game one would explore how the weavers (players) strategize their actions with quick thinking in order to claim completed designs and be the first to make 8 “Annas” (victory points).

—description from the publisher