Name: Marble and obsidian chess pieces, Sophisticate
SKU: 384899

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Cheerful Orbs Set of 3 colourful Patterned Crocheted Cotton Hacky Sacks

Asociación de Mujeres Vida y Esperanza

(8)

Immerse yourself in the joyous world of play with this set of three cotton hacky sacks meticulously made using the classic crochet technique and boasting a lively array of colours. A delightful fusion of fun and skill, these footbags offer an engaging means to enhance your coordination. Handcrafted by the talented artisans of the Life and Hope Women's Association (Asociacion de Mujeres Vida y Esperanza) in Guatemala, each hacky sack reflects their artistry and embodies the sheer pleasure derived from play.

£23.99 Wholesale

£23.99
Checkers Black and White Check Hacky Sacks (Set of 3)

Maya Artists Group

(8)

Crocheted from black and white cotton yarns, this set of three checkered hacky sacks will provide countless hours of fun. Also know as footbags, the soft pellet-filled balls are an entertaining way to get a little exercise and improve coordination. The hacky sacks are crafted in Guatemala by members of the Maya Artists Group.

£23.99 Wholesale

£23.99
Emerald Fun Set of 3 Handcrafted Cotton Hacky Sacks in Emerald and Red

Maya Artists Group

(8)

Whether with friends or family, this set of three hacky sacks will fill your free time with fun. Handcrafted by the Maya Artists Group in Guatemala, each item comes with a crocheted design in emerald and red tones, all made from cotton. The plastic pellet filling allows them to have the perfect weight and shape for a challenging match.

£26.99 Wholesale

£26.99
Twisted Battle Tempisque and Salmwood Chess Set from Nicaragua

Nicaragua Carpenters

(9)

Challenge your friends to battle with this striking and creative chess set from Nicaragua. Designed by the Nicaragua Carpenters, the set is diligently hand-carved of tempisque wood and salmwood for a two-tone colour scheme in light and dark brown. Each minimalist piece is given a twisted design, standing atop a curved and artistically-distorted board that consists of 4 separate pieces.

£702.99 Wholesale

£702.99
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Brilliant Blue Artisan Crafted Handmade Albesia Wood Foldable Mancala Board

Gunadi

(56)

Hand-carved from regional albesia wood, this mancala board is covered in vivid colours and intricately designed motifs. Balinese artist Gunadi utilizes parang batik, one of the oldest batik motifs in Indonesia. Parang comes from the word pereng which means slope. Perengan depicts a diagonal line descending from high to low. The unbroken intertwining S motifs symbolize continuity.

£39.99 Wholesale

£39.99
Tequila Loteria Traditional Ink on Paper Loteria Board Game Set from Mexico

Marina Pallares

(39)

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 of images that coincide with the ones printed on each card.

The dealer picks one of the 36 cards—featuring Marina's exquisite art style—and recites its name while showing the picture, allowing the players to see if the image matches one of the figures featured in their boards. The winner is the first person to complete the card.

£44.99 Wholesale

£44.99
Sophisticate Hand Carved Grey Marble-Black Obsidian Chess Pieces Set

Sierra Family

(117)

A sophisticated combination of variegated grey marble and black obsidian makes an elegant design. Carefully crafted by the Sierra family, this handsome set of chess pieces typifies Mexican artistry.

Chessboard not included.

£53.99 Wholesale

£53.99
Escorpion Rustico Recycled Scrap Metal Sculpture from Mexico

Armando Ramirez

(662)

This sci-fi take on one of the desert's fiercest inhabitants will make for a very cool desk partner or an excellent conversation piece nestled amongst your shelves. Armando Ramirez hand-crafts it by putting together pieces of scrap metal and automobile parts. Sheet metal scraps, a timing chain, spark plugs, springs, washers, screws, and wire all find a new life in this unique sculpture. The artisan does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.

Armando Ramirez has turned his childhood pastime of crafting toys into an art form that has allowed him to exploit his ingenuity and his creativity. He uses scrap metal from auto shops and bicycles to create sculptures, decor pieces, and even chess sets. The popularity of his creations has enabled Armando to start a workshop and dedicate himself full-time to his artistic pursuits.

£84.99 Wholesale

£84.99
Rustic Schnauzer Upcycled Auto Part Rustic Dog Sculpture from Mexico

Armando Ramirez

(662)

Armando Ramirez recreates one of the most beloved dog breeds using an eclectic mix of scrap metal parts. He combines gears, screws, and bicycle chains to sculpt a schnauzer with its characteristic stance and mustache. Gift it to your dog-loving friend or - better yet - a proud schnauzer owner! Armando's sculptures have a rustic, unpolished finish. Smudges and scratches may be present on the piece and have been intentionally left there by the artist.

Armando Ramirez has turned his childhood pastime of crafting toys into an art form that has allowed him to exploit his ingenuity and his creativity. He uses scrap metal from auto shops and bicycles to create sculptures, decor pieces, and even chess sets. The popularity of his creations has enabled Armando to start a workshop and dedicate himself full-time to his artistic pursuits.

£87.99 Wholesale

£87.99
Rustic Baby Rhino Recycled Auto Part Small Baby Rhino Sculpture from Mexico

Armando Ramirez

(662)

This sci-fi take on one of Africa's most singular creatures will make for a very cool desk partner or an excellent conversation piece nestled in your shelves. Armando Ramirez handcrafts it from a combination of recycled auto and bicycle metal parts, and gives it a rough, rustic finish for added grit.

The Mexican artisan has turned his childhood pastime of crafting toys into an art form that has allowed him to exploit his ingenuity and his creativity. He uses scrap metal from auto shops and bicycles to create sculptures, decor pieces, and even chess sets. The popularity of his creations has enabled Armando to start a workshop and dedicate himself full-time to his artistic pursuits.

£71.99 Wholesale

£71.99
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Sophisticate 11 Inch Hand Carved Marble Chess Set Mexico

Sierra Family

(117)

Starkly 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 by the Sierra family, this handsome game set typifies Mexican artistry.

£115.99 Wholesale

£115.99
Recycling Challenge Unique Recycled Auto Part Chess Set

Armando Ramirez

(662)

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 from a car's electrical system. The queens are made from screws, auto part cogs and bearings. The bishops are shaped from spark plugs and the towers from cogwheels. The board is made from a metal sheet and features ornate iron wires and bendix caps taken from a car.

Please note it is the artist's intention not to give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present. The finish can vary from matte to shiny, as each chess set is a unique piece of handcrafted art.

£142.99 Wholesale

£142.99
Bestseller

Check in Gray, Handcrafted Mexican Marble Chess Set Game

Sierra Family

(117)

£133.99 Wholesale

£133.99

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Marble and obsidian chess pieces, 'Sophisticate'

Justin

Mar 25, 2025

Replacement pieces - quality pieces

I ordered a replacement chess pieces after some went missing over the past 30 years owning the set. The product came wrapped very well and quickly. The quality of the pieces were very impressive and I could tell some attention put into making the set. Think I’m going to order checkers next!

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