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Wood puzzles, 'Logical Mind' (set of 6)
By Lauren
A Great Gift
I gave these wood puzzles (a person not easy to buy for) yo my brother @ Christmas and it was a hit! He and his family played/worked with them for a while and they are not as easy as they may look.
Wood game, '3D Tic Tac Toe'
By Karen
A gift loved by recipients
I ordered two wooden games from the same artist ( sorry, cant remember name). I gave this to my cousin to play with his grandson who claims to be a tic tac toe genius (hes 11). Ahah! The game proved to be a big hit--a great challenge enjoyed by all who tried it. I especially wanted to move everyone away from phones and tablets and it worked. They loved my low tech, interpersonally interactive gifts. In fact, they loved this game so much, they ordered one for my other cousin and his grandson. Now thats a positive review by them. I checked both games I ordered before gifting them, and they were pretty, little, wooden works of art which would look good on a table top or bookshelf. Great job Novica.
Wood puzzle set, 'Array of Challenges' (set of 12)
Huge Hit
Bought as a family Christmas gift for my sister, and they are quite impressed with the quality, variety, and presentation of these puzzles.
Popular Chess Sets & Games
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Mexican Artisan Crafted Recycled Metal Chess Set Game, "Rustic Pyramid"
$159.99Like pre-Hispanic warriors, rustic figures do battle atop a pyramid. This wonderful creation is the work of Armando Ramírez. Queens are fashioned of screws and bearings, kings are cogwheels and metal... Read More -
Handcarved Wood Chess Set, "The Sea"
$489.99Carved from local cempaka wood, each detail of this chess set by Ketut Sandi complements the intricacy of the game. The pieces represent figures and deities of the sea, alluring in their finned tails... Read More -
Upcycled Car Parts Chess Set Artisan Crafted in Mexico, "Rustic Warriors"
$299.99Heavy, rustic figures do battle on the chess field, conjured by Armando Ramírez's limitless imagination. Combining art and function, Ramirez sculpts each piece from automobile parts -- even the heads... Read More -
11 Inch Hand Carved Marble Chess Set Mexico, "Sophisticate"
$89.99Starkly contrasting colors reflect the seriousness of the contests played on this handcrafted chess set. A sophisticated combination of gray and black marble makes an elegant design. Carefully crafted... Read More
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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!
