decorative games

Strong and muscular, a spotted green frog leaps into the sky with a mighty jump, and flies on the wings of a bright red kite. Ketut Mudika crafts this whimsical design for summer fun, painting the motifs by hand on nylon fabric.

In Bali, dragons are considered to be protective creatures and are often featured in the island's art and folklore. Ketut Mudika selects deep purple to depict a long-tailed dragon as a traditional kite. Painted by hand, it flies on a bamboo frame.

Fluttering through summer skies, a beautiful blue and fuchsia butterfly takes to the clouds on gossamer wings. Ketut Mudika selects a rich color palette to create the elegant creature as a traditional Balinese kite. Painted by hand, it flies on a bamboo frame.

Outwit your opponent with this lovely dakon board game presented by Balinese artisan Gunadi. Dakon is a traditional two-player mancala game originating in Indonesia. This game is hand made with wadang wood and features a sprightly floral motif achieved through a batik technique.

Give your brain some exercise with this hand-carved teak wood puzzle from Javanese artisan Widanti. The octagonal puzzle has only one correct solution; can you find it?

A resting cat holds centuries of strategy within its carved pule wood form. This foldable mancala board game set is designed by Javanese artisan Retno Pratiwi and brought to life by skilled craftspeople through meticulous hand-drawn batik patterns that swirl across every surface in bold crimson, deep ebony and warm gold. The iconic batik feather motif adorns the playing cups, each one painted with petal-like strokes radiating outward from a central point to form a lush, daisy-like bloom that makes every move feel like turning the pages of living folklore. Iron hinges run along the cat's spine, allowing the board to fold flat for easy travel, while a full set of pebbles is included so two players can sit down and let the ancient game of counting and strategy unfold. Equal parts decorative object and beloved pastime, this mancala set brings Javanese artistry straight to your game table.

Gamal wood left in its natural shape and state is adorned with small mushroom figurines carved in jempinis wood by Bali’s Made Arsa in this dreamy wall art that will infuse your home with the warmth and beauty of nature. The mushrooms are meticulously painted by hand in their distinctive red and white colors for a decorative accent that will make any space ooze charm.

Somewhere between a game board and a cultural relic, this handcrafted chess set from Bali's Subrata Family turns every match into a medley of mythology and strategy. Hand-carved from suar and crocodile wood, each figure rises in dramatic, tiered spires that seem to draw from the ornate silhouettes of Balinese temple architecture and the fantastical costumes of Wayang Kulit shadow puppetry. The intricately decorated border frames the board like a sacred courtyard, while the carved handle makes it easy to carry your kingdom wherever you go.

Women from Lombok Pottery Center play a game of hypnotic symmetry with the design of this pair of vases. They etched the patterns freehand, creating a contrast of color and texture on the handcrafted ceramic vases.

The artisans advice keeping ceramic pieces away from cold temperatures.