ring set

In tones of coffee and ivory, soldiers assemble on the petite board of this chess set from Mexico. The talented artisans of the Sierra Family create the set, diligently hand-carving each chess piece of marble that displays beautiful hues. A dark onyx border completes the board.

Somewhere between a game board and a cultural relic, this handcrafted chess set from Bali's Subrata Family turns every match into a medley of mythology and strategy. Hand-carved from suar and crocodile wood, each figure rises in dramatic, tiered spires that seem to draw from the ornate silhouettes of Balinese temple architecture and the fantastical costumes of Wayang Kulit shadow puppetry. The intricately decorated border frames the board like a sacred courtyard, while the carved handle makes it easy to carry your kingdom wherever you go.