Spotlight on Chess Sets
The historical origins of chess are commonly attributed to a game played in India in the 6th century, chaturanga or “the four parts of an army,” infantry, chariots, horses and elephants. The Persians took interest and adapted the game; from them comes the term shah mat or “checkmate.” It is believed the Moors introduced the game to Europe via Spain. Since then, the fascination with chess continues to evolve and the game is played throughout the world.
Novica contributes to the worldwide propagation of the legendary game with chess sets that are crafted by hand from a variety of materials. In Brazil, Rogerio Martins transforms tin into original chess pieces, while Samuel and Francis Agbey hand-carve wood chess sets that are rich in African tribal stylizations. Khyali Ram perpetuates India’s chess legacy with elegant wood sets, some of which include backgammon sets.
Ketut Sandi carves highly detailed ornamental chess sets that also function as decorative tables. His inspiration comes from nature, the Ramayana, or Buddhist themes, amongst others.
Mexico’s Armando Ramirez strategy is to approach the game from an eco-friendly position as he recycles auto parts into one-of-a-kind chess sets that challenge you to identify each piece!
Here is Novica’s website. Please feel free to check out their unique stuff.
Some of their stuff are so cool. How did you find out about them?
Many of decorative chess pieces and sets i find not very useful…
There’s a big difference between functional and decorative, i feel.
Interesting. if you click on the picture of the chess board you can get a pop up window with a good close up of the pieces.
The prices look reasonable for hand crafted chess sets.
I like the sets. Very unusual.
Please give me more details :-decorative chess sets