Carved Wood
Wood chess set, 'Ramayana Squirrels'
Bajing means "squirrel" in Balinese, an animal cleverly depicted in the lateral adornments of this hand-crafted chess set. The table rests atop fish legs, while the 32 playing pieces are actually characters from the Ramayana, the most famous of all Hindu epics.
Wood chess set, 'Gods of War'
Inticately-carved pieces of cempaka wood represent Balinese gods doing battle as chess pieces. This extraordinary set by Ketut Sandi brings epic drama to the game. Handsome yet convenient handles allow easy transport.
Travel chess set, 'Traveler's Delight'
Conveniently sized to go anywhere with ease, this chess set by Suresh Garg is a traveler's delight. Contrasting wood grain defines the playing field and opponents, defined by hand-carved sheesham and kadam wood. Magnets help hold them to the board, which closes with a brass latch.
Leather and brass chess set, 'Tribal Warfare'
Tribal warfare is set to take place over the checkered field of this spectacular leather chessboard. Vividly detailed, each brass piece characterizes a Ghanaian warrior or neighbor.
Wood and leather chess set, 'To Victory'
Embossed in leather, a compass points the way to victory. Francis Agbete creates the intricate motifs in tooled leather and applies them to the lid of a chess set. Intricately carved from sese wood, each warrior lines up for battle.
Wood and leather chess set, 'African Battle'
Tooled leather with traditional West African motifs is transformed into a handsome chessboard. From Samuel and Francis Agbetey, it invites players to a peaceful battle on the playing field. The chess pieces are carved from sese wood in classic style.
Wood chess set, 'Persian War'
Ornate chess pieces display the Persian influence of ancient Mughal art. Carved by hand, they do battle on a hinged board that folds to become a storage box with velvet lining. Khyali Ram crafts this chess set from sheesham and kadam wood.
Wood chess set, 'Royal Challenge'
Ornate chess pieces display the Persian influence of ancient Mughal art. Carved by hand, they do battle on a hinged board that folds to become a storage box with velvet lining. Khyali Ram crafts this chess set from sheesham and kadam wood.
Wood chess set, 'Wisdom'
Lined up for a battle of the mind, each player gazes solemnly at the opponents. These intricately carved chess pieces depict leaders of great wisdom. Khyali Ram craft this chess set from sheesham and kadam wood.
'Classic, ' chess set
This flat chessboard by Ketut Sandi revels in the elegance of Balinese artistry, its captivating details carved from local kepelan wood. The pieces present simple expressions, complementing the intense austerity of a serious match.