Aakar – A Storytelling Puzzle

‘Aakar’ means
the shape of an object, a person, or an area; the form or pattern of an
outline.

During prehistoric times cave-dwelling humans used signs,
sounds and drawings on rocks to tell their tales, which were about rituals
and huntings. Storytelling is central to human existence. It involves an
exchange between the teller and the listener. Just as the brain detects
patterns in the visual forms of nature  a face, a figure, a flower 
and in sound, so too it detects patterns in information. Stories are
recognizable patterns, and in those patterns we find
meaning.

The history of cave paintings in India or rock art ranges from the
drawings and paintings of prehistoric times, beginning from around 30,000 BCE
in the Bhimbetka rock shelters of Central India, to the rock-cut
artificial caves at Ajanta and Ellora. India is also known for its tribal art
forms  Warli and Bhil art, Saura and Gond art,
kavad art, etc. Aakar is inspired by these Indian art
forms.

It’s interesting to see how our prehistoric ancestors used to
communicate with geometric shapes and how in present times, we have moved to
interact with emojis and icons, which are readily related to geometric
shapes!

Contains

50 wooden pieces and 1 activity booklet

Size

28 cm x 18.5 cm x 8 cm

Safety
recommendations

Note: Small parts! Please ensure adult
supervision at all times.

AGE GUIDANCE

5 years and above

MATERIALS

Wood, paper and cardboard

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

India

ABOUT THE BRAND

Hands to Mind presents Maniams, where toys are made by
integrating the different skills of Indian artisans so that each piece is
unique. Maniams toys are suitable for every child including specially-abled
children and are a comfortable fit for the Montessori and Waldorf system of
education as well.