Sheesham Wood Connect Four Game

This decorative Connect Four game is hand-carved from Sheesham wood.  This is a fun game and also a decorative piece that looks great out on a table or shelf. Crafted in Saharanpur in the region of Uttar Pradesh, India that is well-known for the ancient woodcarving techniques.   Temples in this region bear witness to the early talent of artisans in that region.  Today, the craft is still practiced using hand tools that are much the same.

• Color: Stained wood.
• Materials: Sheesham Wood and Glass. 
• Dimensions: 6 x 5 inches.
• Games Pieces included: glass marble coins in two colors. Story behind the Art:  The hand-carved games are
  

Care Instructions

Wipe gently with damp cloth.

Meet the Artisan

Asha Handicrafts

India has always been renowned for its rich silk fabrics, woodcarvings and carpets. However, many of these products are produced in conditions of abject poverty for the craftsmen, exploited by large producers and moneylenders. Asha Handicrafts is a not-for-profit making body, based in Mumbai, India, working to promote Fair Trade and Fair Trade practices. As a member of the The World Fair Trade Organization , Asha Handicrafts ensures that the benefits of handicraft production reach the craftspeople themselves.