{"product_id":"meghdoot-wooden-chess-set-with-rosewood-mother-of-pearl-beech-board-42mm-squares","title":"MEGHDOOT Wooden Chess Set with Rosewood \u0026 Mother of Pearl Beech Board | 42mm Squares","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis exquisite wooden chess set combines \u003cstrong\u003eMeghdoot\u003c\/strong\u003e chess pieces with a \u003cstrong\u003eRosewood and Mother of Pearl Beech Chess Board from Helena Wood Art\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pieces are \u003cstrong\u003einspired by Howard Staunton\u003c\/strong\u003e, who introduced and promoted the standardised Staunton design at the 1851 London International Chess Tournament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThese elegant chess pieces are well known for their \u003cstrong\u003eraised base design\u003c\/strong\u003e. Beautifully finished and perfectly weighted, they showcase intricate detailing on the Knights for added refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted in India\u003c\/strong\u003e, each piece is fitted with a felt base for smooth play and to protect your chessboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDesigned in the timeless Staunton style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHandcrafted from premium Acacia and Boxwood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePerfect for competitive and casual play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIncludes two additional queens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOutstanding value for the price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eKing height 84mm | base 29mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePawn height 42mm | base 22mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe chess board showcases the craftsmanship of\u003cstrong\u003e Helena Wood Art’s master Turkish artisans\u003c\/strong\u003e, established in 1987. Handcrafted in Turkey, the wooden chess board features the traditional art of mother-of-pearl inlay and wood mosaic - techniques preserved through generations of skilled artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt on a solid beech wood base, the chess board offers strength and long-term durability. The playing squares are inlaid with genuine luminous mother-of-pearl and rosewood veneer, complemented by a refined diamond-pattern mosaic border composed of contrasting light and dark natural woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a sophisticated playing surface designed for serious play while remaining equally suited to elegant display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted chess board using traditional woodworking techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid beech wood base for strength and durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMother-of-pearl and rosewood veneer playing squares.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond-pattern mosaic border in contrasting natural woods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBevelled edges with a raised wooden base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard only (chess pieces sold separately).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with a quality zip-up storage bag for protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard size: 42cm × 42cm | Squares: 42mm | Thickness: 30mm | Weight: 3kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"House of Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45635073769574,"sku":null,"price":4930.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1689\/2207\/files\/meghdoot_wooden_chess_set_with_rosewood_mother_of_pearl_beech_board_42mm_squares.jpg?v=1779176388","url":"https:\/\/houseofchess.co.za\/products\/meghdoot-wooden-chess-set-with-rosewood-mother-of-pearl-beech-board-42mm-squares","provider":"House of Chess","version":"1.0","type":"link"}