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I bought this to use on a custom board. They are perfect because they are durable, yet pretty. The pieces fit well on the custom board which has 1.25"x 1.25" spaces.
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ITEM#: 1012692
Enjoy the game of kings on a whole new level with Worldstock's carved soapstone 8-in. chess set.
Each piece in this eye-catching set is handcrafted in India using age-old techniques. The top of the velvet-lined 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.
Each Worldstock™ product is a unique creation from a far-away culture. By shopping with us you are helping to keep the ancient artisan traditions of these fascinating communities alive.
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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Specs
| Funcionalidades | |
|---|---|
| Material | Madeira |
| Características de Produto | Handmade |
| Worldstock | Worldstock |
| Dimensions | 8 in. x 8 in. x 1.75 in. |
| Model Number | CS-8 |
| Country of Origin | India |
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Beautiful chess set but small
This set is much smaller than it appears online. It could almost be categorized as a 'mini' chess set. It is, however, beautiful and well made. This chess set is for my eight year old son and I'm a little apprehensive about how the size of the board will affect his game. This may become our 'travel' set while we purchase a larger board for home use.
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Beautiful
I bought this for my 14 y.o. nephew, who collects chess sets. I cannot wait until he sees it. The pieces are so detailed. It is small, but that does not take away from it's character. This is for a collecting and not playing. You would be proud to display this chess set in your living room.
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Very nice size chess set the chess pieces are large and that is what I was looking for.
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Beautiful
I bought this for my 14 y.o. nephew, who collects chess sets. I cannot wait until he sees it. The pieces are so detailed. It is small, but that does not take away from it's character. This is for a collecting and not playing. You would be proud to display this chess set in your living room.
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Beautiful chess set but small
This set is much smaller than it appears online. It could almost be categorized as a 'mini' chess set. It is, however, beautiful and well made. This chess set is for my eight year old son and I'm a little apprehensive about how the size of the board will affect his game. This may become our 'travel' set while we purchase a larger board for home use.
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I bought this to use on a custom board. They are perfect because they are durable, yet pretty. The pieces fit well on the custom board which has 1.25"x 1.25" spaces.
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I bought this to use on a custom board. They are perfect because they are durable, yet pretty. The pieces fit well on the custom board which has 1.25"x 1.25" spaces.
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Very nice size chess set the chess pieces are large and that is what I was looking for.
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This is a very lovely set for the price. It’s smaller than it appears in the picture, but it remains highly functional. The surface is somewhat dull.
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The storage for the pieces seemed a little more organized.
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My Five-year-old Grandson wil be attending a Chess Camp, this Summer. This will be his starter set.
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Size. 8 inch is a good size for a young friend.
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