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Mughal Leisure Hand Carved Soapstone Chess Set

Rakesh Pathak

(35)

Challenge your mind and enjoy a classic game with this beautiful chess set box designed by India's Rakesh Pathak. Hand carved from durable soapstone and wood, the set features finely detailed pieces you can store inside the box when you're finished playing. The inside of the box is lined in purple velvet where the chess pieces rest. The inside upper panel is lined in white satin for an elegant look.

£73.62 Wholesale

£73.62
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Sophisticate 11 Inch Hand Carved Marble Chess Set Mexico

Sierra Family

(115)

Starkly contrasting colours reflect the seriousness of the contests played on this handcrafted chess set. A sophisticated combination of gray and black marble makes an elegant design. Carefully crafted by the Sierra family, this handsome game set typifies Mexican artistry.

£97.94 Wholesale

~~£115.98~~ £97.94
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Table of the Sages Hand-Carved Beechwood Chess and Backgammon Set

Karen Harutyunyan

Made to reunite the best minds in challenges of wisdom and luck, Karen Harutyunyan's newest creation brings back the splendor of the Armenian kingdom in this sublime table game set. Exquisitely hand-carved from beechwood, the piece features a chess game whose ornamented structure can be opened to reveal a generous compartment to store the game pieces and a hidden backgammon board for another match of intellect.

£1025.71 Wholesale

£1025.71
Palace's Challenge Polished Classic Floral Hand-Carved Walnut Wood Chess Set

Farhod Matyaqubov

Majestic details and masterful techniques transfer the glorious ambiance of the Uzbekistani palaces to this sublime chess set by Farhod Matyaqubov. The artisan uses his expertise in woodworking methods to create this distinguished walnut wood set, equipped with two faux velvet-lined drawers for storing the pieces and a lacquered finish that enriches the wood's natural brown hue. Adorned with classic floral carvings, the design also honours the region's history in each of the pieces that compose the game.

£556.72 Wholesale

£556.72
Double the Delight Hand Carved Wood Chess and Backgammon Board Game Set

Karen Harutyunyan

Immerse yourself in an afternoon of pure enjoyment with Karen Harutyunyan's inventive dual-function board game set. The beechwood board, adorned with Armenian symbols and patterns both in the exterior and interior, exudes cultural charm. Experience the thrill of a chess game on one side of the board using the intricately hand-carved pieces finished with a glossy hue. Flip the board for a classic backgammon game on the other side. When the games conclude, effortlessly fold the board with the brass hinges, tuck away the pieces and conveniently store it in the accompanying bag.

£195.65 Wholesale

£195.65
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Checkmate Conquest Wood Mini Chess Game Set Hand Carved in Armenia

Karen Harutyunyan

Armenian artisan Karen Harutyunyan creates this captivating mini chess set whose compact design makes it easy to carry, ensuring you can enjoy your favorite game anytime, anywhere. The hinged box unfolds seamlessly to create the playing board, featuring alternating squares in rich brown and natural beechwood hues. The meticulously hand-carved, varnished chess pieces find a secure haven within the lined box which, in turn, easily fits into the accompanying storage bag for convenient storage and transport.

£137.16 Wholesale

£137.16
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Sophisticate Hand Carved Grey Marble-Black Obsidian Chess Pieces Set

Sierra Family

(115)

A sophisticated combination of variegated grey marble and black obsidian makes an elegant design. Carefully crafted by the Sierra family, this handsome set of chess pieces typifies Mexican artistry.

Chessboard not included.

£59.50 Wholesale

£59.50

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Classic Onyx and Marble Chess Set

Sierra Family

(115)

The essential contrast of black and white sparks the elegant ambiance of this chess set. White onyx and black marble make a polished expression of leisured dignity, as hand-carved pieces strike poses befitting of such a refined mental exercise. An exceptional gift for the chess aficionado, this set, handmade by the Sierra Family, ranks among our finest.

As each piece is sculpted individually with natural stones, there may exist slight variations in the color and grain pattern of the stone. The dimension of the pieces may also vary slightly, up to +/- 1/8 in (+/-2.5 mm).

£137.16 Wholesale

£137.16

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African Challenge Handcrafted African Wood and Leather Chess Set

Francis Agbete

(66)

Chess pieces take up the challenge for a peaceful battle on the playing field. Intricately carved from sese wood, red warriors vie with black on a tooled leather playing field. Francis Agbete crafts the set by hand and lines it in velvet. The board is a box to store the pieces when not in use.

£195.65 Wholesale

£195.65
Twisted Battle Tempisque and Salmwood Chess Set from Nicaragua

Nicaragua Carpenters

(9)

Challenge your friends to battle with this striking and creative chess set from Nicaragua. Designed by the Nicaragua Carpenters, the set is diligently hand-carved of tempisque wood and salmwood for a two-tone colour scheme in light and dark brown. Each minimalist piece is given a twisted design, standing atop a curved and artistically-distorted board that consists of 4 separate pieces.

£683.80 Wholesale

£683.80

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Royal Grandeur Black and White Marble Chess Set from India

Gulam Rasool

(247)

Designed with the grandeur of marble, Gulam Rasool's exquisitely crafted chess set is truly timeless. The Indian artisan diligently carves the set by hand, using a black and white motif to create the board's trademark checkered pattern. House in a portable MDF box with iron-plated brass hardware, the board and pieces are cushioned by plush polyester velvet.

£195.65 Wholesale

£195.65
Double the Happiness Handmade Beechwood Chess and Backgammon Board Game Set

Karen Harutyunyan

Unleash a world of amusement with Karen Harutyunyan's thoughtfully crafted two-in-one board game set. The beechwood board features convenient handles and is decorated with a carved depiction of Armenia's Masis and Sis mountains that form the iconic Mount Ararat, adding cultural allure to your gaming experience. Enjoy a spirited game of chess on one side, complete with varnished, intricately hand-carved pieces for a touch of sophistication. Flip the board to delve into the classic world of backgammon on the other side. After the fun, effortlessly fold the board with its brass hinges, stow away the pieces and keep it organised in the handy storage bag.

£185.57 Wholesale

£185.57
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Brown and Ivory, Onyx and Marble Chess Set Crafted in Mexico

Sierra Family

(115)

£117.99 Wholesale

£117.99

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Challenge for Two, Acacia Wood Chess Set and Backgammon Board Game

Ashish Mehta

(224)

£78.66 Wholesale

£78.66
Double the Fun, Handcrafted Wood Chess and Backgammon Board Game Set

Karen Harutyunyan

£254.15 Wholesale

£254.15
Earthen Challenge, Brown and Black Marble Chess Set Crafted in Mexico

Sierra Family

(115)

£147.24 Wholesale

£147.24

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Royal Leisure, Handcrafted Black and White Marble Chess Set from India

Gulam Rasool

(247)

£156.32 Wholesale

£156.32
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Double the Enjoyment, Handcrafted Wood and Resin Chess & Backgammon Board Game Set

Karen Harutyunyan

£369.13 Wholesale

£369.13
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Fun Times, Handcrafted Round Acacia and Kadam Wood Chess Set from India

Khyali Ram

(28)

£66.56 Wholesale

£66.56
Inner Secrets, Folding Hand Carved Backgammon Set

Ketut Sandi

(33)

£320.72 Wholesale

£320.72
Mythic Lovers, Hand Carved Balinese Romance Backgammon Set

Ketut Sandi

(33)

£312.65 Wholesale

£312.65
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Classic Match, Wood Backgammon Set with Hand Carved Board and Pieces

Ashish Mehta

(224)

£88.74 Wholesale

£88.74
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Rainy Afternoon, Hand Carved Raintree Wood Puzzles (Set of 4)

Waraporn Khamsuk

(258)

£47.39 Wholesale

£47.39
Moments to Share, Brown Teak Wood Domino Set Hand-Carved in Costa Rica

Chaverri Brothers

(34)

£59.50 Wholesale

£59.50

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The General, Wood chess set

Ketut Sandi

(33)

£430.65 Wholesale

£430.65
Game On, Pine Wood Chess Piece Set (32 Pieces)

National Geographic Classic Collection

(3919)

£44.37 Wholesale

£44.37
Ramayana Flowers, Wood chess set

Ketut Sandi

(33)

£430.65 Wholesale

£430.65
Strategist, Wood Travel Chess Set with Board Folding into Storage Case

Khyali Ram

(28)

£68.57 Wholesale

£68.57
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Royal Charm, Soapstone Self-Storing Chess Set from India

Rakesh Pathak

(35)

£88.74 Wholesale

£88.74
Double the Amusement, Wood Chess & Backgammon Board Game Set with Storage Bag

Karen Harutyunyan

£185.57 Wholesale

£185.57
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Double the Excitement, Armenian Handcrafted Wood Chess & Backgammon Board Game Set

Karen Harutyunyan

£190.61 Wholesale

£190.61
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Triple the Fun, Acacia Wood Puzzles (Boxed Set of 3)

Khyali Ram

(28)

£59.50 Wholesale

£59.50
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Ancient Fun, Handcrafted Acacia Wood Backgammon Set from India

Khyali Ram

(28)

£95.80 Wholesale

£95.80
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Challenge Time, Handcrafted Acacia and Papdi Wood Backgammon Set from India

Khyali Ram

(28)

£137.16 Wholesale

£137.16
Splendid Scene, Handcrafted Wood Backgammon Set with Floral Motif Case

Ketut Sandi

(33)

£166.40 Wholesale

£166.40
Terni Lapilli, Handmade Mango Wood and Glass Tic-Tac-Toe Game Set

Arti Sharma

(130)

£30.25 Wholesale

£30.25
Elephant Chess, Natural Soapstone Hand Crafted Coasters and Holder

Gulam Rasool

(247)

£59.50 Wholesale

£59.50
Brainiac, Wood and Glass Marble Solitaire Game

Arti Sharma

(130)

£47.39 Wholesale

£47.39
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Traffic Light, Colorful Wood Brain Teaser Puzzle from Thailand

Waraporn Khamsuk

(258)

£28.23 Wholesale

£28.23
Domino Cubes, Raintree Wood Dice Brain Teaser Puzzle from Thailand

Waraporn Khamsuk

(258)

£28.23 Wholesale

£28.23
Mental Challenge, Handcrafted Wood Puzzle in Brown and Beige from India

Arti Sharma

(130)

£30.25 Wholesale

£30.25
Love and Honor, African Bride and Groom Masks for Wall or Table (Pair)

Abdulai Osman Adam

(31)

£107.91 Wholesale

£107.91
Lion Meets Bull, Wood backgammon set

Ketut Sandi

(33)

£312.65 Wholesale

£312.65
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Dolphin Guard, Handcrafted Cempaka and Sono Wood Travel Backgammon Set

Ketut Sandi

(33)

£288.44 Wholesale

£288.44
Cubed, Hand Made Raintree Wood Puzzle Game

Waraporn Khamsuk

(258)

£34.28 Wholesale

£34.28

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