Over $127.6 million USD sent to artisans so far!
Artisan Subscription Box
Passport Club
Lists
- Home
-
- Games & Puzzles
Chess Sets & Games
(325 items)Explore NOVICA's Chess Sets & Games Collection. Discover handcrafted chess sets, dominoes, dakon, jigsaws, kites, ring tosses and hand-carved puzzles in this diverse collection designed to delight any age.
Coming back
PREVTop Chess Set Categories
Other Handcrafted Games
Featured Reviews on Chess Sets & Games
Wood puzzle, 'Elephant Puzzle'
By Eric
A beautiful Puzzle!
This wooden puzzle is such a delight to put together with my great gradnchildren. And it looks so beautiful sitting on a shelf in our living room. I couldnt be more pleased with this fine piece that combines art with entertainment.
Tags
Folding wooden game, 'Ludo'
By BJSK
Great travel game!
We have shared this game with friends and also made up new games for the board. Its well made and lots of fun.
Tags
Onyx and marble chess set, 'Pink and Ivory Challenge'
By Laura
Absolutely gorgeous!
We were so delighted to receive this piece! It has such a unique look to it and the pink is so dreamy. We cannot wait to display it. If they had a bigger one in this same style, Id probably get it too!
Tags
Related Articles
Thinking Ahead to Father’s Day Gifting
Fathers day is fast approaching, giving us the perfect opportunity to celebrate that special father in our... read more
What does it feel like to literally save lives with art?
On the biggest shopping day of the year, we caught up with Arti Sharma, an incredible woman who has... read more
Chess, the Game of Kings..and everyone else
The longest chess game ever recorded was back in 1989 at the Belgrade Marathon in Belgrade, Serbia. Opponents... read more
Spotlight on Backgammon & 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 backgammon and 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!
