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Teakwood puzzle, 'Chain Hook'
By William
Very Nice On Long Calls
I never get tired of solving puzzles on call or terribly long phone holds. Looks nice on my desk and has a natural feel since it's not plastic. Thumbs up!
Marble chess set, 'Earthen Challenge'
By Roy
This will be in our family for generations to come
This is far more beautiful than we could have imagined. The chessmen are artfully carved and the board is exquisite. Thank you so much Sierra family
Wood puzzles, 'Logical Mind' (set of 6)
By Steven Klotz
Beautiful Fun
The puzzles themselves are challenging and have distinct mechanisms/ solutions. What makes this amazing, though, is the feel and the appearance of the wood. The experience of handling these puzzles is particularly pleasant due to the materials used.
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Sierra Family Marble and onyx game sets
Write a reviewOdette Sierra is from the beautiful Mexican state of Puebla. Her father Edgar Sierra first opened their workshop 30 years ago.
Update (July, 2019)
“We have worked with NOVICA for almost 20 years now, which have been marvelous. In those years, we have seen an increase in our sales and in our skills. One of the greatest supports that we have received from this beautiful company is the suggestion to create... read more
“We have worked with NOVICA for almost 20 years now, which have been marvelous. In those years, we have seen an increase in our sales and in our skills. One of the greatest supports that we have received from this beautiful company is the suggestion to create... read more
Popular Chess Sets & Games
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Hand Made Wood Sudoku Puzzle Game from Thailand, "Sudoku"
$23.95Featuring an assortment of numbered pegs on a 3x3 grid, this logic puzzle from Thailand brings the contemplative fun of sudoku to any home. Within each sectioned block are the numbers one through... Read More
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Onyx and Marble Chess Set in Brown and Beige (13.5 in.), "Nature's Challenge"
$89.95Equal parts cerebral challenge and handsome home decor,this chess set from Mexico’s Sierra family is entirely hand-carved from warm brown marble and translucent onyx. Soft backing on the game board... Read More
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Hand Carved Wood Chess Set, "Ramayana Garland"
$377.99From the Ketut Sandi workshop, this fascinating chess set has everything to be considered a masterpiece. Dexterously hand-carved on cempaka wood, every single piece, the board and the base are a... Read More
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Hand Crafted Marble Chinese Checker Game Set, "Colorful Contrast"
$79.95Richly veined marble adds a translucent contrast to deep rose marble and sleek black onyx. The three varied tones of natural stone unite in a colorful table game by the Sierra Family. Beautiful and... 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!
