Loading...

Save for Later
Earn $2.30 in Club O Dollars™ + Free Shipping
Accept terms & add Club O to cart for $19.95
Club O will be added to cart!

Overstock.com MasterCard®

$20 bonus after first use & 0% Intro APR*

Soapstone Chess Set (India)

Overall Rating Rating 4.1  |  38 reviews
Today $45.99
Item #: 935591
    Create a sophisticated centerpiece in your game room with this soapstone chess set. The chess pieces are handcrafted by Indian c...more

People Who Viewed This Viewed


    Create a sophisticated centerpiece in your game room with this soapstone chess set.

    The chess pieces are handcrafted by Indian craftsmen and the set includes a velvet-lined box. The top of the box is also made from soapstone. Free your inner chess master or indulge a friend's hobby--order yours today.

    The Story Behind the Product

    35 year old Fahim Khan has been shaping stone into exquisite design since he was a 12 years old. His father was a government employee, so Khan had to learn the craft from other craftsmen. In Agra, where Khan lives, the primary crafts are leatherworking and stone working. Khan choose to work on stone and now makes soapstone chess-sets as well as many other decorative and utilitarian items, including candle-holders, Taj Mahal replicas and more. He says it takes over 15 days to carve a full set of chess pieces and ready the board. The final product sells for over 1300 rupees in the market. Ansari supports his large family; including his parents, his wife, and four sons.

    The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.
    The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.

    Ships Carbon Neutral*
Dimensions:
2 in. x 12 in. x 12 in.
Materials:
Soapstone
Model No:
F751
Was this product information helpful?
Yes No
Thank you for your feedback.
 
 
 
Thank you. Your feedback will help us create the best experience for our customers.

Showing 2 most helpful reviews on this product.

  • 5 Stars 21
  • 4 Stars 9
  • 3 Stars 2
  • 2 Stars 4
  • 1 Stars 2

Overall Rating: 4.1

Most Helpful Reviews

View All Most Helpful Reviews

Most Recent Reviews

  • Nice product.

    This was an excellent gift for my boyfriend. The only problem we have had is that pieces break very easily, but with such a delicate material that is to be expected. The board and storage is very nice.

    • Did the color match the color displayed onsite? Yes
    • Please tell us about the quality of the product. The quiality is good
    Flag

    april221984 from Memphis,TN,

  • Cute but very poor quality.

    I was very dissatisfied with this product. The moment I opened and pulled it out of the tiny box it arrived in I knew I would be sending it back. It was really unfortunate because it was supposed to be a Christmas gift for my husband and there was no way I would present it to him. I sent it back and ordered an electronic one instead. The pieces looked as though they were hand carved by a child and the fabric on the bottom of the pieces were glued on wrong and hung over the edges of the pieces. Not recommended for a gift of any special occasion.

    • Did the color match the color displayed onsite? Yes.
    • Please tell us about the quality of the product. not good quality.
    • How accurate was the sizing? no accurate to picture
    Flag

    jesusfreak2 from Jerry and Marie, CO,

  • mostly good

    Good stone chess set for someone who wants something nicer than plastic pieces~ but isn't really ready to get a full blown expensive stone set yet. The stone on the board is nicely constructed and perfectly smooth to the touch, the pieces are decently carved(could be better, but I'm still satisfied). I love that the board has built in case to store the pieces when they're not in use~ the interior liner is as cheap as can be(I may replace it myself if it ever gives me flak), but does the job and didn't greatly impact my overall pleasure with the purchase.

    • Did the color match the color displayed onsite? yes
    • Please tell us about the quality of the product. good stone board, decent carving of pieces, cloth liner(inside case) is cheap
    Flag

    lynlewis from Portland, OR,

  • I was hoping for more

    I was a little disappointed with the chess set. I was expecting it to be nicer. The pieces are pretty small, and not very well carved. Kind of like you would expect if someone carved a thousand of them a day. The case is pretty cheaply made, too; especially the fabric on the interior. I ordered it as a gift for my adult son, and once it arrived I realized that I could not give him that. I went to the mall and bought a nicer carved wooden chess set, although I did end up paying more for it

  • beautiful

    The chess set was the perfect one I was looking for. It's unique and the peices have a good weight. I added felt to the bottom of the pieces which was easy.

View All Most Recent Reviews

Product Q&A

Ask a Question

What are the dimensions on this set? unhappysally on Mar 23, 2012
Answer This Question

The overall dimensions for this set are: 2 in. x 12 in. x 12 in. overstockcustomercare1 on Mar 27, 2012
 
 

Be the first to ask a question about this product.
Shipping:

Leaves our warehouse in 1-3 business days. *

Standard Return Policy:

Items must be returned in new or unused condition and contain all original materials included with the shipment. More details

FINAL SALE EXCLUSION: Items marked as FINAL SALE are not returnable unless the problem you experience is the result of our error.

Standard Shipping:

Our standard shipping method is ground shipping. You should receive your products within 5-10 business days from the day you order them.
More details

Expedited Shipping:

We offer Next Day, 2 Day, and 3 Day shipping for most items. Expedited shipping is not available for items being shipped to PO Boxes or APO/FPO destinations. For more information on this please view our Expedited Shipping page.
More details

* For your safety, some orders go through our loss prevention department. If we select your order for this process, we will immediately notify you that there may be up to a 3-day delay on your order.

** Most Oversize orders are delivered within 1-4 weeks. Some orders may take 6 weeks to be delivered.

Product Tags

Help us describe this product

Type your tag below and press enter or comma.

    • Example Tags:
    • bedroom
    • king size
    • sheets
    • duvet cover
    • queen size

    People Who Viewed This Viewed

    Download MyCurrent
    Hate interrupting work to catch up on social media?
    Let myCurrent stream your news feed directly to a stock ticker on your desktop.
    Be productive, stay connected.