A series of 500-piece puzzles that feature the mighty Drishti Gombe of colorful and intricately detailed designs. Once you are done assembling your puzzle, you can frame it and place it on a wall. The Drishti gombe is an Indian ward against evil spirits. Often found perched above entryways or peering over roof ledges, he keeps watch for any unfriendly ghosts or demons passing by. With his fearsome gaze and pointy-toothed grin, the drishti gombe sends unwelcome specters scurrying away.
This is the brainchild of artist Eric who saw a drishti gombe for the first time on a trip to India in 2015. Ever since, he hasn’t stopped talking about them. If he sees one on a building, he’ll point it out. If he sees an artisan selling them on the side of the highway, he’ll want to stop and have a look. Eric loves these guys, and wants everyone else to love them, too.
Why does the world need more drishti gombes? This is best explained by Eric himself, in his inimitable style, adorned with a precise and purposeful smile:
“The drishti gombe is an ancient and beautiful cultural phenomenon hiding in plain sight. For ages people around the world have used wards against evil spirits. That tradition is alive and well in southern India. You can find drishti gombes on busy commercial streets, in sleepy villages, or even mounted onto shiny new corporate office buildings. Wherever spirits roam, the drishti gombe is always the first one called upon to maintain order.”
How can you help?
Buy one of these beautiful puzzles on Kickstarter, the crowdfunding platform. With your purchase this Bangalore games startup can reach its fundraising goal and show the world that an Indian-born game company can be successful!
