After centuries of battles, heroes, miracles and changes, the city of Bukhara has survived, showing the modern world a glimpse of the ancient world while developing into a vanguardist city full of culture and charming stories. Inspired by the place's ancestral complexes and traditional tales, Uzbekistani artisan Mukhamedali crafts a walnut wood chess set painted by hand and adorned with classic motifs. It includes a board in a black base hue that can also be used as a box for storing the pieces and carrying them to the next match scenario.
"I am a craftsman and I am glad of my vocation. I try to work hard and develop a project my family can inherit. My friends support me and inspire me."
"I was born in the city of Bukhara, and I grew up in a craftsman's family. This played a big role in my life. My father was the first artisan in... read more