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Soapstone Chess Set (India)

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4.2 out of 5
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Soapstone Chess Set (India)

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Create a sophisticated centerpiece in your game room with this soapstone chess set. The chess pieces are handcrafted by Indian c

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Soapstone Chess Set (India)

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 nature of this product will produce minor differences in color and sizing. Subtle shade variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements are approximate.

WARNING: Attention California residents: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Materials: Soapstone
Model No: F751
Dimensions: 2 in. x 12 in. x 12 in.

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3 out of 5
nice set, cheap box, Mar 21, 2008
By Luky from Miami, FL

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I would agree with other reviewers who have said that the set itself is nice but the box is very cheap looking. One of the squares was cracked and I had to push it back into place. It's a decent chess set, but not a luxery item.

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2 out of 5
chess case didn't meet my expectations, Feb 1, 2008
By Mayito from Kapolei, HI

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After reading the reviews I decided to buy it, but I was so disappointed when I received. The board/storage case was cracked and falling apart, seemed cheap especially the hinges. the board has scratches. I do like the pieces, which are beautiful but the box was put together very poorly.

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2 out of 5
Cracked =(, Jan 17, 2008
By zdsa from St. George Utah

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I was very excited to purchase this set. It came to me in two days, but to my disappointment, the side of the chess set was cracked. The shipping box was in excellent shape so I know it wasn't a shipping problem. Soapstone is a very weak stone. I sent it back without wanting another one sent to me. The case itself was pretty but the crack wasn't.

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5 out of 5
great product, Jan 15, 2008
By stephanie02131980 from Lawton, OK

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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!

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5 out of 5
Perfect gift ...., Jan 13, 2008
By Ossolo from Philadelphia

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This was the perfect gift for my husband's Uncle who basically has everything. He's been all over the world and he is very well-read. I knew this would be the perfect gift for the man who has everything! Turns out, he happens to collect chess sets (couldn't have planned that better if I tried). The chess set was very light and the pieces were well-contained in the storage area of the chess board. It was a little smaller than I had pictured it to be, but still a wonderful purchase nonetheless. Perfect gift for those people that like rustic, handmade pieces and are tough to buy for.

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