{"product_id":"dayakattam-silk-embroidery","title":"Dayakattam | Silk Embroidery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eDayakattam\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classical South Indian race board game for \u003cstrong\u003e2 to 4 players\u003c\/strong\u003e, each commanding a set of \u003cstrong\u003e6 counters\u003c\/strong\u003e that must complete a long circuit of the cross-shaped board, navigate their way home through a protected inner lane called the \u003cstrong\u003eBelly\u003c\/strong\u003e, and finally reach the centre. Movement is governed by a pair of \u003cstrong\u003estick dice\u003c\/strong\u003e — each face marked with 0 to 3 dots — which can be read individually or combined, giving players meaningful choices on every single throw.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Dayakattam rewards both patience and opportunism. Counters can only enter play on a throw of \u003cstrong\u003edayam\u003c\/strong\u003e, and can only enter the Belly once they have captured at least one opponent — so aggression is not optional, it is built into the rules. Two same-coloured counters sharing a square form a \u003cstrong\u003eCounter-Pair\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can only be captured by another Counter-Pair, adding a layer of tactical depth. Safe squares dot the board at regular intervals, offering brief shelter in an otherwise unforgiving race. Roll a doublet and a single counter can move as a pair, a pair can be split, or two counters can leap forward together — the dice rarely dictate; they offer options.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  This board game is handcrafted in the \u003cstrong\u003eSilk Embroidery\u003c\/strong\u003e tradition. The cross-shaped playing field is rendered in precise, confident thread-work, with the safe squares and home-arm entry points marked by bold \u003cstrong\u003ediagonal cross motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e. The four corners of the board — outside the playing field — each carry an intricate embroidered \u003cstrong\u003esnowflake medallion\u003c\/strong\u003e composed of looping eye-shaped motifs radiating from a central point, a decorative flourish that frames the board beautifully. The four corners of the outer border are finished with clusters of small \u003cstrong\u003ewooden beads\u003c\/strong\u003e, lending a tactile elegance to the finished piece.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The first player to bring all 6 counters safely Home wins. Each set includes the \u003cstrong\u003egame board\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e24 counters (4 sets of 6)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e2 stick dice\u003c\/strong\u003e. A wonderful gift for families, strategy game enthusiasts, and anyone who treasures the living craft traditions of South India.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"border-left:3px solid #C8A96E; border-radius:0; padding:8px 14px; font-style:italic; color:#1A1008;\"\u003ePart of \u003cstrong\u003eRamsons Kreedaa Kaushalya\u003c\/strong\u003e — traditional Indian board games researched, revived, and handcrafted in Mysore since 1970.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e🤲 Because this is a 100% handmade product, every piece is one of a kind. \u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003eThe stitching, thread colour, and pawns may vary slightly from what you see in the images\u003c\/span\u003e — and that's exactly what makes yours truly unique. No two boards are ever exactly alike; each carries the individual touch of the artisan who made it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ramsons Kreedaa Kaushalya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55616070549577,"sku":null,"price":1750.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/0542\/8041\/files\/Untitled-1_10763094-beb1-486f-b749-aef95c1d5361.jpg?v=1775393552","url":"https:\/\/shop.houseoframsons.com\/products\/dayakattam-silk-embroidery","provider":"Ramsons Handicrafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}