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After centuries of change the city of Bukhara has survived the passage of time, showing the modern world a glimpse of the ancient world while developing into a must-visit city full of culture history. Immerse yourself in the rich history and chess culture of Bukhara with this exquisite handcrafted walnut wood chess set. Inspired by the city’s contributions ofrenowned scholars and thinkers, Uzbek artisan Mukhamedali adorns the set with hand painted motifs that honor his city as a center of chess culture and knowledge. The set includes a versatile teal-blueboard that also doubles as a storage box for the pieces. Embark on a journey of strategy and bring the essence of Bukhara’s chess heritage into your home.

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.

Playing cards test your luck and cunning with its different game modes. Thinking about these ancient items that have entertained several generations, India's Khyali Ram handcrafts an acacia wood deck box with a gorgeous galvanized stainless steel card image on the lid, all in a polished finish for a lustrous look. The box includes a pack of playing cards to start another formidable match with friends.

Challenge your perseverance and skills with a touch of mysticism! Arti Sharma's acacia wood labyrinth game is crafted by talented artisans from India, whose expertise allows them to create the intricate paths that compose this fun game. Whether by yourself or with friends, the game's mission is to lead the steel marbles to the core, navigating the different formations that compose this hamsa-shaped design.

In the traditional style of dakon, this board game is handcrafted of wood and decorated with traditional batik designs. Javanese artisan Diana Dewi invites you to play this classic Indonesian game. Each sawah (hole) is filled with five to seven stones and the game is played in turns. Similarly to mancala, each player collects the biji sawo (stones) from one hole and deposits them one-by-one into the following holes. The player scores a capture if the final stone is dropped into an empty hole. If that empty hole is on their own side, known as nembak, they capture the stones of the hole on the opposite side, depositing them into their "rice bowl." If the empty hole is on their opponent's side and each adjacent hole contains an equal number of stones, known as mikul, then the player captures the stones from each adjacent hole, as well as the final stone from their previous hand.

Balinese artisan Ketut Sandi brings us this beautiful backgammon set made entirely of cempaka wood. This traditional board game is designed for two players and has all the necessary pieces to spend a fun morning or afternoon with friends or family. May the luckiest player win!

Nine adinkra symbols that convey West Africa's collective wisdom adorn the lid of this intriguing game of oware. It opens to reveal the playing field of twelve depressions. Oware is a game of skill and strategy designed for two players, challenging mental agility and alertness. The objective can be briefly described as "counting and capturing beads" and there are no chance factors involved. A player's strategy entirely depends upon reasoning and counting abilities. Because of this, aware has been used successfully throughout Africa for teaching children basic numbers and arithmetic.

Oware is one of the oldest games in the world. The earliest records describing the game were found in Arab religious texts dating to the Middle Ages, suggesting the game originated in the Middle East and spread from there to Africa, then to Asia with Arab traders, and to the Caribbean around 1640 via the African slave trade. Other experts place its origins in Central Africa; the Masai people state that oware was invented by Sindillo, the son of the first man, Maitoumbe, and was originally called geshe.

In Arab countries, the most common name for this game is mancala, an Arabic word meaning "to move." In some West African countries the depressions in the board are referred to as warri or wwari, which means "houses," thus the name owari. In Nigeria it is known as adi, which is also the name of the seeds used to play it; and in South Africa it is called ohoro. With different and exotic names such as congklak, dakon, aggalacang, and nogarata, it has also been played in Asia long before the Portuguese rounded the southern tip of Africa.

Today, oware represents the diversity of Africa, as some version of it is played in nearly every country on the continent. Legend relates that Shyaam aMbul aNgoong, founder of the Kuba kingdom of Central Africa, taught the game to his people to encourage foresight and calculation.

The set includes 42 beads and a detailed playing manual.

Unlock the boundless potential of your mind with this tangram puzzle, a timeless classic expertly fashioned by Uzbek artisan Hojiakbar Vohidov using walnut wood. Each meticulously crafted piece, known as tan, holds the key to unlocking countless geometric formations, challenging your spatial reasoning and fostering quality time with loved ones in a captivating, screen-free experience.

The ancestral sages of the Silk Road come to life again to pose two challenging matches. Artisan Abduqayum Qosimov of Uzbekistan uses his talent to make his ancestors' wishes come true, creating this walnut wood chess and backgammon set ornamented with the region's classic details. Boasting a sublime natural brown hue and grain pattern, the accessory features a checkered pattern on one side, ready to start a chess match. On the other side, glorious woodcarving work lets you start a backgammon game. In addition, the accessory comes with everything necessary for each game and can be closed for secure storage.

Embrace the allure of Mancala, a classic two-player game that fosters strategic thinking. This board game set designed by Javanese artisan Retno Pratiwi showcases a lovely turtle shape adorned with a vibrant floral batik pattern. With included pebbles for extended play with friends, the set is created with endless enjoyment in mind. The addition of iron hinges facilitates easy folding, enhancing the portability and convenience of this engaging game.

Immerse yourself in the world of Mancala, a classic two-player game that cultivates strategic prowess. Designed by Javanese artisan Retno Pratiwi, this board game set boasts an enchanting tilapia shape complemented by a lively floral batik pattern. Equipped with pebbles for extended play with friends, the set ensures hours of entertainment. The thoughtful addition of iron hinges allows for effortless folding, providing portability and practicality for an immersive gaming experience.

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 honors the region's history in each of the pieces that compose the game.