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Klawerjas (or klaverjas/ klaberjass or ‘Klob’) is a Dutch card game played in South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Canada, where it has become synonymous with minority (often expatriate) communities (Gibson, 1974). It was introduced during Dutch colonialism in the 17th century and became a popular colonial pastime amongst a wide cross-section of the population.
Klaverjas and the Hidden Sporting Heritage of South Africa - buy on Amazon
The history of klaverjas is part of the unmapped sporting heritage of South Africa’s Black communities, whose true extent and meaning have long remained obscured. This book maps the development of klaverjas, its consolidation, its unique local character, and its intersections with broader societal events.
History of South Peninsula Klawerjas (ebook available below)
The evolution and cultural impact of Klawerjas, particularly in and around the South Peninsula.
This book takes you through the History of games played and the outcome of it.
It entice you to learn the hands played and how the game evolved
Our traditional game?” Klawerjas, subaltern heritage and marginal community in South Africa by Hendrick Snyders