Ebony and Boxwood Taj Chessmen

Description

A Hayneedle exclusive, the WorldWise Imports Ebony and Boxwood Taj Chessmen set blends simplicity with elegance in a traditional Taj style. These pieces are double-weighted, felted, and delivered in a teak hinged box.

The dark chessmen are made from solid ebony wood - a rare, dense, strong, and heavy hardwood that is difficult to carve, therefore only entrusted to the hands of master carvers. Ebony wood varies in color from red to black, with a rich variety of dark shades. The light chessmen are made from boxwood, a fine-grained hardwood with an ivory appearance and a natural luster. The king of this beautiful set of chessmen stands 3.75 inches tall with a base diameter of 1.6 inches. Made in India. Teak box dimensions: 11L x 6W x 4H inches.

WorldWise Imports has created a unique line of chess sets that combine wood boards and men ready for display and sale in presentation boxes. These sets range from moderate to high-end in a variety of sizes and styles. In addition to chess, WorldWise Imports carries traditional games such as Go, Sudoku, Cribbage, Mah Jongg, party games, and a wide variety of home gambling items and accessories.