Soapstone Chess Set (India)
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Add an element of sophistication to your game room with this gorgeous stone chess set that includes a velvet-lined box to store your game. Handcrafted by Indian craftsmen, this soapstone set is sure to add style and elegance to any match....more
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.
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- Dimensions:
- 2 in. x 12 in. x 12 in.
- Materials:
- Soapstone
- Model No:
- F751
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ColorBlack
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MaterialOther, Stone, Wood
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TypeChess
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GenderUnisex
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Worldstock CountryIndia
- 5 Stars 21
- 4 Stars 9
- 3 Stars 2
- 2 Stars 4
- 1 Stars 2
Most Helpful Reviews
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great product
This was bought as a gift for my husband who has lost his previous chess set in a move. This is a beautiful replacement and he and our son fully enjoy it!
- Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes
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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
- Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes
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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
- Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes
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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
- Would you recommend this to a friend? No
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good set
The pieces and board of this chess set are very cool! It is a very attractive chess set, especially for the price. It was quite the deal in my opinion! Most chess sets I looked at were much more expensive. The inside padding that keeps the chess pieces in place was pretty cheap and did not look as nice as the rest of the set but it does its job in keeping the pieces nice and organized. Love this set!
- Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes
Most Recent Reviews
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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
- Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes
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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.
- Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes
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Decent set for the money
I bought this set for my Grandson. I wanted pieces that were heavier than the standard plastic sets. The case/ board was very sturdy and nice looking. The pieces had a solid feel to them. My only problem is that two pieces became disconnected from their base and had to be glued back on.
- Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes
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Soapstone Chess Set
This chess set is awesome. We bought it for our 12 year old who loves chess. We read all the other reviews, and took the advice to put felt on the bottom of the pieces to prevent chipping or scratching and it works great!! The pieces still fit in the case, too. My son thinks this is the best gift he ever got. He take it out sometimes just to look at the pieces. We also gave him the story of how the set was made. It seems a little fragile, but we will just be careful with it. It was definitely worth the price and it was a great gift!!
- Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes
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sweet!!!!!!
this chess set is heavy, well crafted, and the box is well made. the chess board is inlaid with stone as well. really nice chess set overall. and affordable.
- Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes
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