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Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures.About this item: Hand-carved from regional albesia wood, this mancala board is covered in vivid colors and intricately designed motifs. Balinese artist Gunadi utilizes parang batik, one of the oldest batik motifs in Indonesia. Parang comes from the word pereng which means slope. Perengan depicts a diagonal line descending from high to low. The unbroken intertwining S motifs symbolize continuity.Handcrafted batik art--colors and pattern placement will varyPlaying pieces includedWarning: Choking Hazard. Small parts -- not for under 3 years.About our Artist: "I was born in a village near Yogyakarta, a city which is rich in art and culture. In Java, arts and crafts are typically used in custom events and batik art is closely associated with traditional ceremonies. My parents taught me about working hard to follow my dreams and to always think positive, to be wise and help others. The spirit of an entrepreneur grew within me, and I decided to resign from the company where I worked. The wood batik artisans in my village were unemployed, as the company where they worked was closed. Most of them are women, and I began organizing them. Now, they can work at home and have more time for their families. We work on wood with manual tools for the batik process which is time-consuming. We craft wood batik ornaments, accessories and decor with the best quality we can, and incorporate our traditional batik culture into our designs. By joining Novica, I hope people around the world will know better about us and our Javanese batik culture."

• Size: Open: 1 in. H x 23 in. W x 5.5 in. D; Closed: 2 in. H x 23 in. W x 2.8 in. D
• Handmade by Novica artisans using time-honored traditional methods
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Gunadi to craft this item
• Product info: Albesia wood, pebbles, iron hinge