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(326 items)Explore NOVICA's Chess Sets & Games Collection. Discover handcrafted chess sets, dominoes, dakon, jigsaws, kites, ring tosses and hand-carved puzzles in this diverse collection designed to delight any age.
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Marble and onyx Chinese checkers, 'Colorful Contrast'
By Jo
so much fun
this is a wonderful game board! it sits right on my fireplace hearth just inviting friends and relatives to challenge me to a game!
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Marble chess set, 'Royal Leisure'
By Jennifer
Gorgeous craftmanship
This beautiful chess set is an essential part of my home. Each piece is carefully carved and polished to perfection. Any visitor who has seen this set always asks about its origin
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Wood puzzle, 'Open the Bottle'
Spain and wine
A gift to my uncle and his friends... living in Spain and Barcelona is conducive to the enjoyment of life and food and friends and wine its a gift to share and have fun, laugh and make life beautiful
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Waraporn Khamsuk Artisan crafted wooden games and tableware
Write a review"My favorites are the wooden games because I grew up with them. They teach me to think, plan and concentrate, and I apply these skills in my everyday life."
"I'm Waraporn Khamsuk and I was born in 1990 in Northern Thailand. I'm the eldest daughter in the family, and I grew up with the wooden games my... read more
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Spotlight on Backgammon & Chess Sets
The historical origins of chess are commonly attributed to a game played in India in the 6th century, chaturanga or "the four parts of an army," infantry, chariots, horses and elephants. The Persians took interest and adapted the game; from them comes the term shah mat or "checkmate." It is believed the Moors introduced the game to Europe via Spain. Since then, the fascination with chess continues to evolve and the game is played throughout the world.
Novica contributes to the worldwide propagation of the legendary game with chess sets that are crafted by hand from a variety of materials. In Brazil, Rogerio Martins transforms tin into original chess pieces, while Samuel and Francis Agbey hand-carve wood chess sets that are rich in African tribal stylizations. Khyali Ram perpetuates India's chess legacy with elegant wood sets, some of which include backgammon sets.
Ketut Sandi carves highly detailed ornamental backgammon and chess sets that also function as decorative tables. His inspiration comes from nature, the Ramayana, or Buddhist themes, amongst others.
Mexico's Armando Ramirez strategy is to approach the game from an eco-friendly position as he recycles auto parts into one-of-a-kind chess sets that challenge you to identify each piece!
