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Bangles are very popular in all parts of India. Excavations have unearthed colourful and handcrafted bangles, made of different materials, dating back many centuries in various parts of India.

Kreeda’s thread bangles are light-weight and are hand crafted by local artisans.

Age :5+

Walk on Stilts

A coconut shell has so many uses, from the fleshy fruit to the liquid nectar to the leaves that provide thatched roofing for so many.

The coconut shells have been used to make many different things but perhaps the most ingenious of them all is the Coconut Shell Walk.

Age : 3+

Blow and Pick

Tamarind seeds are natural products and hence have limited shelf life.

These are black (or dark brown) seeds from the tamarind fruit. This fruit is used extensively in Indian cooking. In olden days people would have a tamarind tree in their garden. After the fruit ripened, they would gather the fruit, crack the shell, toss away the seeds and use the sweet – sour pulp in their cooking. The seeds can be collected and are good play material.

There are many variations of the game, played in different parts of the country, some of which are provided to you. Games are traditionally played with a handful of tamarind seeds. The more seeds you have the more fun the game can be.

Age : 5+

A Little Colour. A Little Craft. A Lot of Fun

In the colourful alleys of Rajasthan the game of 5 stones is played with beautifully hand-crafted game pieces made of lac. Kreeda introduces these special game pieces if you wish to add a little colour to your game.

Our pieces are specially handcrafted for Kreeda by master craftsman – Avaz Mohammed, a National award winner and a sprightly 72 year old.

Age : 5+

Toss and Pick in Perfect Rhythm

Kazhakodi seeds are natural products and hence have limited shelf life.

One of the most ancient of games, it is hours of fun with just 5 stones! Tossing and picking them in perfect rhythm without missing is a skill that speaks of excellent hand-eye co-ordination and concentration. In early days stones were easily available by the roadside and the process of play smoothened and rounded them off.

Today Kreeda has picked the most beautiful of stones for you and coupled them with Kazhakodi (kalichchikkai, kantkaranj or grey nicker bean) seeds – traditionally used to teach children as they are lighter and do not hurt if dropped.

Age : 5+

Played with Shell-Shaped wooden pieces

Cowrie shells are used in India for all purposes, from decorative ornaments to edging for clothes. They have even been used as currency in many olden civilizations around the world. Shells are available in various colours and sizes and are available in plenty. So, they have been a popular element in traditional Indian games. Shells are also often used as substitutes for dice. History makes references to Emperor Akbar playing games using such shells.

As collecting cowrie shells in bulk affects our bio-diversity, our beautifully crafted shell-shaped wooden pieces are a wonderful substitute and give you hours of fun.

Age : 5+

The thrill of rolling a cycle tyre along the road has long brought smiles of glee to young and old alike. There is always something magical about a wheel and how it rolls along.

A beautifully recreated version of the old cycle tyre – a cane hoop stick from Kreeda. Available only on the Kreeda website

Age : 3+

Also known as: The Top and String, Lattu, Bangaram, Pambaram

Spinning a top is a fun experience for children - a skill that unfortunately seems to be dying out. Kreeda’s bambarams are brightly coloured in the trademark red and yellow. The wooden nail with a slightly flattened tip makes it even safer for children.

Age : 8+

Also known as: Vettai, Athara Seiya, Goti ka Khel, Bagh Chal

Solah Seedi is a battle field game for two, where each player has 16 equally matched game pieces. The aim is to occupy enemy territory through strategic moves and planned efforts, thus defeating the opponent. An exciting game, popular across India. Look out for inscriptions of these boards in old temples and monuments – proof that it has been played for years.

Age : 8+

Also known as: The Tiger and the Goat, Puli-Meka, Adu-Huli Ata, Bagh Aur Bakri

This is a two-player game of skill, strategy, and thinking like chess. There are 3 tigers and 15 goats. The tigers try to kill the goats while the goats try to corner the tigers so they cannot move. This is a game requiring concentration and planning. Suitable for children over five and adults.

Age : 8+