{"title":"Soapstone Chess Sets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheckmate, but make it art.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery set in our soapstone chess collection is hand-carved by artisans in Kisii, Kenya, from the polished stone board to all 32 pieces. The kings, queens and knights are shaped with tribal motifs and ancestral figures, so no two handmade chess sets are ever quite the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlay a proper game on it, then leave it out on the coffee table, because a hand-carved African chess set this good deserves to be seen. It makes a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gift for him, for chess lovers and for collectors of African art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% hand-carved Kisii soapstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 carved chess pieces and a stone chess board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard approx. 46 x 46 cm (sizes vary slightly as each set is handmade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthically sourced from Kenyan artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarved in Kenya, sold by Nathez Out of Africa in Stirling, Scotland, with delivery across the UK and worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nathez-hand-carved-soapstone-maasai-inspired-chessboard","title":"Hand-Carved African Soapstone Chess Set (No. 01)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"377\" data-start=\"226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"377\" data-start=\"226\"\u003eBring a piece of African heritage into your home with our exquisite Handcrafted Soapstone Chess Set — expertly carved by skilled artisans in Kenya.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevate your game nights and home décor with this \u003cstrong\u003ehandcarved African soapstone chess set\u003c\/strong\u003e, a stunning fusion of strategy and artistry. Each piece is meticulously sculpted by skilled artisans using ethically sourced soapstone, showcasing \u003cstrong\u003etribal motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecultural symbolism\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003etraditional craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e. The board features alternating black and beige squares, while the chess pieces—rendered in rich reddish-brown and ivory tones—embody ancestral elegance and tactile beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for collectors, conscious consumers, and lovers of \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e, this set is more than a game—it’s a conversation piece. 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