Daya Kattai/ Daya Kattam Game Set - Village Scenes - Clay - 5 inches

Daya Kattam/ Daya Kattai Game Set – Village Scenes – Clay

Four women seated around a hand-painted Daya Kattam board, caught in the middle of a game – a familiar village scene of festival afternoons, when the cooking is done and the women gather on the floor to play.

Moulded and hand-painted in clay by Indian artisans, each figure sits on its own painted base and the game board comes as a separate piece, so you can arrange the circle to suit your Golu step. Each set is finished by hand, so no two are exactly alike.

Product Details

• Theme: Village scene – four women playing Daya Kattam, the traditional Tamil dice board game
• Approximate size: 5 inches
• Material: Clay
• Finish: Hand-painted, each figure mounted on a painted base
• Set includes: 4 seated women figurines and 1 Daya Kattam game board
• Origin: Handcrafted in India

Features

• Hand-painted detailing in bright, festive colours on sarees, jewellery and the game board
• Separate pieces – arrange the four players around the board any way you like
• Sits steadily on any Golu step or shelf
• Board painted with the crossed Daya Kattam grid and coloured counters

Ideal For

• Navaratri Golu / Bommai Kolu village, social and game sets
• Building a village or courtyard themed display
• Home and shelf decor through the year
• Festival, housewarming and return gifting

Significance

Daya Kattam (Dayakattai) is one of the oldest household games of Tamil Nadu, played with cowrie shells or wooden dice. Scenes like this one celebrate togetherness, patience and the simple joys of family life – which is why they are a favourite on the lower steps of a Golu.

Disclaimer

This is a handmade product. Slight variations in colour, finish and size are natural and are not defects. Product images are for reference; the piece you receive may differ marginally in shade or detail. Handle with care and keep away from water and direct heat.