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Test your patience in this engaging solitaire marble jumping game designed by Indian artisan Rakesh Pathak. The object of this game is to remove all the marbles except one, preferably in the center of the board. The circular board is carved out of mango wood and comes with 36 multicolored marbles, which are stored in an included tissue pouch.

Balance the blocks on Waraporn Khamsuk's gorgeous pastel-colored stacking game or risk the whole tower tumbling down. Thai artisans hand carve the 18-story tower from raintree wood blocks, crafting an accompanying raintree wood die and box for storage. Slide the bottom of the box from under the game for an easy, instantaneous setup.

Putting a unique twist on a traditional pastime, Thai artisan Waraporn Khamsuk handcrafts this miniature billiards game with cues no larger than chopsticks. Made of rain tree wood with a felt lining, it’s small enough to keep on a desk or coffee table for a game of pool at any time. Includes 2 cues, 15 balls, and rack.

Guatemalan artisan Sebastiana Guarcas lovingly crochets cotton to create these blue and green footbags in a geometric zigzag pattern, perfect for enjoying a round of hacky sack with friends. Sebastiana is dedicated to preserving Guatemala's crocheting traditions which is often a challenge, especially as local demand for her talent evaporates, but international customers encourage her to carry on.

Guatemalan artisan Sebastiana Guarcas creates this blue and green footbag, lovingly crocheting cotton in a geometric zigzag pattern, perfect for enjoying a round of hacky sack with friends. Sebastiana Guarcas is dedicated to preserving Guatemala's crocheting traditions which is often a challenge, but international customers encourage her to carry on especially as local demand for her talent disappears.

Richly veined marble adds a translucent contrast to deep rose marble and sleek black onyx. The three varied tones of natural stone unite in a colorful table game by the Sierra Family. Beautiful and unusual, it makes a wonderful gift.

The playing board is created from selected pieces of sectioned marble and onyx slabs. First they are cut with a diamond disk. At this stage, the disk is cooled with water so that the stone will not shatter. The design is then perfected with files before the pieces are polished to a glowing sheen. "For us, it is very important to give our clients the best in quality and originality, transforming stone into functional products - whether for diversion or decoration," Mireya Sierra tells us.

Stone sculpting is a traditional regional handicraft, and the Sierras are famous for the skill and the quality of their work. Because each piece is sculpted individually, there may exist slight variations in the color and grain pattern of the stone. The set includes 60 colored glass marbles.

Mancala is a two-player strategy game that originated in Indonesia, and Balinese artisan Gunadi wanted to pay homage to it. This foldable game is handmade with albesia wood and hand-painted with motifs achieved through a traditional batik technique.

Outwit your opponent with this lovely mancala board game crafted by Balinese artisan Gunadi. Mancala is a traditional two-player strategy game that originated in Indonesia. This foldable game is handmade with albesia wood and hand-painted with a sprightly floral motif achieved through a traditional batik technique.

Enjoy an active and entertaining outdoor game with this handmade hacky sack. Guatemalan artisan Sebastiana Guarcas crochets cotton into the ideal footbag, working in her own geometric design inspired by the landscape of the Guatemalan highlands. Near the end of the crocheting process, the plastic pellet filling is added before making the final stitches to close the footbag.

An ideal pastime for gatherings with friends and family, the tangram stands as an engaging operational puzzle composed of seven flat polygons, known as tans, artfully assembled to create geometric shapes. Crafted by Uzbek artisan Hojiakbar Vohidov, this iconic puzzle is meticulously handmade from walnut wood. Infused with vibrant hand-painted hues and adorned with a charming floral motif, it also features delightful designs including a cat, rocket, sailboat and horse, adding a playful touch.