{"product_id":"handmade-wooden-chess-set-folk-art-carved-pieces-pyrography-board-complete-32-pieces-storage-box","title":"Handmade Wooden Chess Set, Folk Art Carved Pieces, Pyrography Board, Complete 32 Pieces, Storage Box","description":"I can tell you this is one of the more characterful chess sets I have come across. It was handmade by the father of the woman I bought it from, which makes it even more special to me. Every single piece is hand-turned and hand-decorated using pyrography, the traditional wood-burning technique so typical of Eastern European folk craft. \u003cbr\u003e\nThe natural wood pieces have a warm honey tone, the opposing set is finished in deep black, and both sides show those lovely hand-burned swirl and arc motifs on the bases that give each piece its own small personality.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe knight in particular is a gem: a flat, boldly simplified silhouette with incised lines, very much in the tradition of Polish Tatra mountain woodcraft from the 1970s. \u003cbr\u003e\nThe board itself folds open to a full playing surface decorated with burned scroll patterns in the dark squares, complete with coordinate letters and numbers along the edges. \u003cbr\u003e\nIt closes neatly into a compact storage case with two metal latches and a red fabric-lined interior that holds all 32 pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\nAll 32 pieces are present and accounted for.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct type: Chess set, board game\u003cbr\u003e\nStyle: Eastern European folk art, pyrography\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Wood, red fabric lining\u003cbr\u003e\nBoard open: 39.5 x 39.5 cm (15.5 x 15.5 in), depth 2.5 cm (1 in)\u003cbr\u003e\nStorage box closed: 39.5 x 19.5 x 5 cm (15.5 x 7.7 x 2 in)\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 1425 g (3.1 lbs)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping information\u003cbr\u003e\nI ship worldwide via DHL with tracking. Unfortunately I am unable to ship via DHL to the United States, US customers please choose between TG International, UPS or USPS at checkout.\u003cbr\u003e\nUPS delivers faster, but please be aware that import duties, tariffs, and handling fees are charged separately upon delivery. These costs vary by item and state and cannot be calculated in advance, so they are not included in the shipping fee you pay me.\u003cbr\u003e\nUSPS takes longer (approximately 4–6 weeks), but the amount you pay me covers everything, no additional charges upon delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease use the personalization box to indicate your preferred carrier. If you choose UPS, please also include your phone number as this is required for delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\nFor any questions about shipping, feel free to message me before purchasing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n· Color may vary on your screen (slightly dark or lighter, not a completely different color)\u003cbr\u003e\n· Some lifestyle or atmospheric images in this listing may be created with digital mockups, so small variations can occur. Please check my original product photos for the exact item you will receive.\u003cbr\u003e\n· All my items are vintage. Please zoom in on the photos to review closely and expect there to be slight imperfections or signs of age. I point out anything that would not be attributed to normal wear\u003cbr\u003e\n· Due to small business status according to German tax legislation §19 UStG, VAT is not shown on the invoice.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHandgefertigtes Holzschachspiel im osteuropäischen Volkskunststil, wahrscheinlich Polen 1970er Jahre. Alle 32 Figuren vorhanden, von Hand gedrechselt und mit Brandmalerei verziert. Das gefaltete Spielbrett zeigt ebenfalls gebrannte Ornamente und liegt in einem klappbaren Holzkasten mit rotem Stoffeinsatz und zwei Metallverschlüssen. Brett offen 39,5 x 39,5 cm, Kasten geschlossen 39,5 x 19,5 x 5 cm.","brand":"Etsy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57759387025740,"sku":"2427","price":129.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/3589\/8956\/files\/il_fullxfull.8111720696_epdh.jpg?v=1781091124","url":"https:\/\/oldworldthrifts.com\/products\/handmade-wooden-chess-set-folk-art-carved-pieces-pyrography-board-complete-32-pieces-storage-box","provider":"Old World Thrifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}