Cultural Handmade Mysore Dashavtar Ganjifa Card Of Lord Vishnu With Goddess Laxmi

Name: Cultural Handmade Mysore Dashavtar Ganjifa Card Of Lord Vishnu With Goddess Laxmi
Brand: VIJAYA GOPINATH
SKU: GANJIFA13
Price: 2912 INR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (12 reviews)

MRP $ 35.15

Description

Ganjifa was a popular card game in ancient India. Played extensively in the Mughal period, Ganjifa is now known more for the art work on the cards than the game itself.The cards are generally circular and sometimes rectangular in shape with lacquered backs with exquisite paintings on them. Ganjifa Cards of Mysore Of Karnataka received the Geographical Indication of India tag on 28/03/2008.

Country Of Origin: India
G.I. Origin: Karnataka
Pattern: Lord Vishnu With Goddess Laxmi
Material: Paper
Theme: Black
Size: 20 cm
Weight: 200gm
Utility: Decoration, Playing purpose
Care: Clean it with a damp cloth

Specifications

About the Craft

This is an Exclusive G.I. Product of Karnataka.

Mysore Ganjifa art is a GI tagged product, which guaranteed authenticity cards. They are rare handmade ancient times playing cards. Ganjifa cards are an ancient time playing card set, playing by Kings and their nobles. A famous king of Mysore brought this art to South India. In Mysore, these cards are called "Chadha" where each card has its own background of Hindu Mythology, consisting of Gods and Goddesses.