unique games

With ferocious expressions, a bull and a lion prepare to meet on the battlefield. They guard a lavishly sculpted box that opens to reveal a backgammon board. Ketut Sandi carves the kepelan wood box and each piece by hand, creating the playing field with wood inlays. The disks and dice are sculpted from sono wood.

As an exquisite inspiration for all chess zealots and lovers of beauty in general comes this hand-carved set by Ketut Sandi. Each piece, carved with intricate and elegant detail, represents a Balinese god and invites close inspection and admiration. Both table and set are made from local cempaka wood and provide a timeless inspiration for expert and amateur alike.

Dragonflies symbolize transformation and are often seen as real-life fairies. Inspired by these little winged creatures, Balinese artisan Made Arsa gives dragonflies a fantasy turn by creating a gamal and jempinis wood wall sculpture. After equipping the base with an aluminum hook, the artisan adds hand-painted dragonflies in a vibrant palette, allowing for a unique and enchanting home accent.

Shaped within a diamond, a brilliant flower adorns this splendid hand-carved backgammon set. The craftsmanship is unique, as the board displays Ketut Sandi's expertise and imagination. He uses manual tools to carve the detailed imagery from cempaka wood. The checkers and dice are all carved by hand from sono wood; the lighter pieces are carved from the external part of the wood.