Start your creative quest here as you discover NOVICA's unique Chess Sets Collection. You'll find artistic interpretations ranging from simple travel sets to incredibly complex hand-carved pieces and boards. From the novice to the master, there is a chess set to suit your every move.
I purchased this chess set as a Christmas gift for my husband and he absolutely loved it. The workmanship is superb and is crafted with extreme detail. The pieces and board are also very sturdy. This is a quality product and very unique. I would highly recommend
This is such a unique and creative piece of artistry. I love the extra touches like the letter and postcard from the artist and NOVICA. The chess pieces are high quality, heavy, and well crafted. Will certainly purchase more from this artist in the future.
Odette Sierra is from the beautiful Mexican state of Puebla. Her father Edgar Sierra first opened their workshop 30 years ago.
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Since its introduction from Northern India to Europe in the 15th Century, chess has become one of the world’s most-played board games. A game that has become universal in its appeal. The chess board and chess pieces have evolved to become artistic expressions of their creators. Carved from everything from wood and marble to ornate pieces made from soapstone, brass and leather the chess pieces in this collection are amazing examples of their maker’s art.
The marble masterpieces of Central America’s Hector Medrano, Armando Ramirez of Mexico’s amazing chess set made from re-cycled auto parts are just two of the examples to be found in this amazing collection.
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