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Glorious Battle,'Handcrafted Marble Chess Set (Large)'

The ancient strength of stone attests to the challenges faced by the chess fan. Sculpted of richly-veined black and rose marble, this extraordinary chess set brings a touch of luxury to the game. It is a design by the Sierra Family of Mexico. more

Brown Challenge,'Brown and Black Marble Chess Set from Mexico (13 Inch)'

The perfect home accessory for offering a cerebral challenge, this chess set from Mexico is presented by the Sierra Family. The artisans work with marble, diligently hand-carving each tile and chess piece to display natural hues of light and dark brown. more

Black and Pink Challenge,'Marble Chess Set in Black and Pink from Mexico (7.5 in.)'

The perfect home accessory for offering a cerebral challenge, this petite chess set from Mexico is presented by the Sierra Family. The artisans work with marble, diligently hand-carving each tile and chess piece to display natural hues of black and pink. more

Classic,'Onyx and Marble Chess Set'

The essential contrast of black and white sparks the elegant ambiance of this chess set. White onyx and black marble make a polished expression of leisured dignity, as hand-carved pieces strike poses befitting of such a refined mental exercise. An... more

Sophisticated Challenge,'Grey and White Marble and Onyx Chess Set'

Transforming stone into beautiful works of art, the Sierra Family of Mexico proudly presents this chess set. The talented artisans work with black and grey marble and creamy white onyx to create this striking and sophisticated chess set. more

Novica Handmade Monarch Strategy Wood Chess Set

Monarch butterflies pose a challenge to all the intellectual minds around the world with this chess set handcrafted in Bali. more

'Polished Classic Floral Hand-Carved Walnut Wood Chess Set'

Majestic details and masterful techniques transfer the glorious ambiance of the Uzbekistani palaces to this sublime chess set by Farhod Matyaqubov. The artisan uses his expertise in woodworking methods to create this distinguished walnut wood set,... more

'Recycling Challenge' - Unique Recycled Auto Part Chess Set

The imaginative mind of Armando Ramirez transforms scrap metal into a sleek black and silver chess set. Ramirez collects the leftover metal pieces off a die machine and shapes them into the pawns horses and parts of the kings which also feature cogs... more

Novica Handmade Earthen Challenge Marble Chess Set

Featuring natural hues of earthen brown and black, this sophisticated chess set is designed by Mexico's Sierra Family. The talented artisans diligently carve each piece by hand for the perfect home accessory for challenging your friends. more

Novica Handmade Brown And White Challenge Onyx And Marble Chess Set (7.5 Inch)

The perfect home accessory for offering a cerebral challenge, this chess set from Mexico is presented by the Sierra Family. more

Race Around the Track,'Handcrafted Raintree Wood Board Game from Thailand'

A race of luck and patience starts in this sublime creation by Thailand's Waraporn Khamsuk. With a racetrack composed of 57 slots, this amusing raintree wood board game invites you to challenge a friend to an intense match. Roll the dice and move... more

'Handcrafted Large Wood Tic-Tac-Toe Board from Thailand'

Presenting an extreme version of the classic tic-tac-toe game, this board features 25 individual spaces on the play field. Designed by Thai artisan Waraporn Khamsuk, this tic-tac-toe board is crafted of raintree wood and rubberwood, including a square... more

Tequila Loteria,'Traditional Ink on Paper Loteria Board Game Set from Mexico'

Played like bingo, the popular Loteria game from Mexico merges artistry and luck into an exciting game. Originally titled La Lotería Tequilera in Spanish—by Marina Pallares—this fun set includes 36 cards and eight boards, each with a unique combination... more

Strategic Challenge,'Hand Crafted Mango Wood Ludo Board Game'

Give the boot to boredom on your next trip with this portable Ludo game set designed by India's Rakesh Pathak. You'll have a blast racing your opponents around the board from start to finish in this classic game of strategy. Designed with mango wood,... more

Rose on Black,'Marble Tic Tac Toe Board Game from Mexico'

The Sierra Family craft an original tic-tac-toe set from fine marble, as pink veins and white squares contrast with sleek black. The whole family will spend hours aligning the nine playing pieces. As each piece is sculpted individually dimensions may... more

'Hand-painted Wood Batik Mancala Board Game from Indonesia'

Outwit your opponent with this lovely mancala board game crafted by Balinese artisan Gunadi. Mancala is a traditional two-player strategy game that originated in Indonesia. This foldable game is handmade with albesia wood and hand-painted with a... more

Dakon Batik,'Handmade Batik Wadang Wood Dakon Board Game'

Outwit your opponent with this lovely dakon board game presented by Balinese artisan Gunadi. Dakon is a traditional two-player mancala game originating in Indonesia. This game is hand made with wadang wood and features a sprightly floral motif achieved... more

'Rose on Black' - Marble Tic Tac Toe Board Game from Mexico

The Sierra Family craft an original tic-tac-toe set from fine marble as pink veins and white squares contrast with sleek black. The whole family will spend hours aligning the nine playing pieces. As each piece is sculpted individually dimensions may... more

Lucky Strike,'Hand Carved Raintree Wood Tic-Tac-Toe Board Game'

Enjoy a classic game of tic-tac-toe with this handsome wood board game designed by Thai artisan Waraporn Khamsuk. Hand carved from raintree wood and rubberwood, the board features a place to keep your pieces while you ponder your next move. Get three... more

Strategy Square,'Hand Made Wood Pegs Board Game from Thailand'

Handcrafted from rain tree wood, this striking game of strategy from Thailand is presented by Waraporn Khamsuk, featuring a square board with a grid of holes for the insertion of yellow and teal colored pegs. Intended for two players, the objective of... more

Cunning Multicolor Flowers,'Batik Wood Mancala Board Game Handcrafted'

This traditional board game features a multicolor floral batik pattern and pebbles for playing with your friends all day. Presented by Java's Gunadi, mancala is a two-player game that encourages cunning. This playful item also has an iron hinge that... more

Blue Clever Leisure,'Blue Batik Wood Mancala Board Game Handcrafted in Java'

Traditional in several regions, mancala is a two-player game that encourages cunning and strategy. The folding board game features a hand painted blue batik pattern and natural pebbles for playing with your friends all day. Presented by Java's Gunadi,... more

Game of Patience,'Hand Carved Mango Wood Solitaire Marble Board Game'

Test your patience in this engaging solitaire marble jumping game designed by Indian artisan Rakesh Pathak. The object of this game is to remove all the marbles except one, preferably in the center of the board. The circular board is carved out of... more

Maze Fantasy,'Hand Made Mango Wood Labyrinth Board Game'

Find your way home in this engrossing labyrinth game by Indian artisan Rakesh Pathak. Carved from mango wood, the game challenges you to guide a trio of stainless steel marbles through the circular maze and to the center, or "home." more

Classic Match,'Wood Backgammon Set with Hand Carved Board and Pieces'

Challenge your brain with this sleek and fun backgammon set designed by Ashish Mehta. Designed with acacia and Indian elm woods, a smooth rectangular box opens to reveal an expertly hand-carved board that will definitely stand out from the rest of the... more

Novica Handmade Race Around The Track Wood Board Game

A race of luck and patience starts in this sublime creation by Thailand's Waraporn Khamsuk. With a racetrack composed of 57 slots, this amusing raintree wood board game invites you to challenge a friend to an intense match. more

Our Adinkra,'West African Math Teaching Tool Oware or Mancala Board Game'

Nine adinkra symbols that convey West Africa's collective wisdom adorn the lid of this intriguing game of oware. It opens to reveal the playing field of twelve depressions. Oware is a game of skill and strategy designed for two players, challenging... more

Find a Way,'Handmade Raintree Wood Puzzle from Thailand'

Created by Waraporn Khamsuk of Thailand, this puzzle will make the perfect brain teaser for challenging your friends and family. Carved from raintree wood, this puzzle features one flat board with five geometric puzzle pieces. On one side of the board,... more

Code Breaker,'Hand Made Colorful Wood Peg Game from Thailand'

Waraporn Khamsuk presents a fascinating game from Thailand. Handcrafted from local rain tree wood, the game features a single board divided into a grid, with holes carved into its surface for the insertion of multicolored pegs. For two players, the aim... more

Ganga Garden in Pink,'Canvas Travel Backgammon Set'

The ancient game of backgammon can be traced back nearly 5,000 years to ancient Mesopotamia. Presented by Asha Prabha in India, this pretty backgammon set includes a cotton canvas game board, perfect for travel. The board is embroidered in colorful... more

Roped In,'Handmade Raintree Wood Tic-Tac-Toe Game from Thailand'

Add a funky twist to the classic tic-tac-toe game with this design from Thai artisan Waraporn Khamsuk. Each "X" and "O" piece is hand carved from raintree wood. Instead of including a board, the artisan designs the game with nylon cords in a 3x3 grid... more

Elimination,'Hand Made Wood Peg Game Teal from Thailand'

Designed for a single player, Thailand's Waraporn Khamsuk presents an excellent household challenge. Handcrafted from local rain tree wood, the game features a single square board with a small grid of circular holes for the insertion of pegs with teal... more

Wood backgammon set, 'Dolphin Guard'

Guarded by four loyal dolphins this case opens up to reveal a superb backgammon board. The craftsmanship is unique; the board evidences Ketut Sandi's expertise and artistic imagination. He uses manual tools to carve the dolphins' detailed imagery from... more

'Sudoku-Inspired Raintree Wood Game with Colorful Pieces'

L and I-shaped pieces create a challenge for the most cunning minds out there! Thai artisan Waraporn Khamsuk draws inspiration from the classic sudoku game, changing the numbers for hand-painted colorful dots. The pieces come with a square board, all... more

Ganga Star in Olive,'Embroidered Canvas Backgammon Set'

Rediscover the ancient game of backgammon, which can be traced back nearly 5,000 years to ancient Mesopotamia. Presented by India's Asha Prabha, this unique set consists of a cotton canvas game board, perfect for rolling up and taking with you on the... more

Novica Handmade Spirited Game In Red Batik Wood Mancala Game

Mancala is a two-player game traditional in multiple regions. This board features a gorgeous floral batik design in red tones. more

'Hand Painted Tic-Tac-Toe Raintree Wood Game from Thailand'

Strategy doesn't get more fun than in a classic game of tic-tac-toe. Hand carved from rich raintree wood by Thai artisan Waraporn Khamsuk, the two-player game consists of hand painted blocks that nestle snugly inside a 3x3 gridded board. Get three in a... more

Ganga Garden in Red,'Floral Embroidered Backgammon Set'

The ancient game of backgammon can be traced back nearly 5,000 years to ancient Mesopotamia. Presented by India's Asha Prabha, this pretty backgammon set includes a cotton canvas game board, perfect for travel. The board is embroidered in colorful... more