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Walnut Wood Chess Set Hand Carved in Uzbekistan - Royal Checkmate
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This extraordinary walnut wood chess set is perfect for master strategists who are passionate about the game. Artisan Mirmahsud draws classic Uzbek motifs and then carves them by hand on the edges of the wood board using traditional techniques. Each piece is also expertly hand-carved and painted with meticulous detail. The lacquered board, boasting alternating squares in a white shade and in the wood’s natural color, can be folded once the match is over to store the pieces in its fully lined interior.
- Walnut wood; polyester velvet lining
- 1.12 lbs
- Open: 11.8 inches H x 11.8 inches W x 1.2 inches D
- Largest Piece: 2.6 inches H x 1 inches W x 1 inches D
- Smallest Piece: 1.4 inches H x 1 inches W x 1 inches D
THE STORY BEHIND THE PRODUCT
Artisan Organization: Mirmahsud
Country: Silk Road
"My childhood was spent during the USSR. The modern era brought about perestroika (reconstruction), and the independence of our country, Uzbekistan, occurred while I was studying at the Higher Educational Institution, and this event left an impact on me as a young man. With the independence of our new country, our centuries-old national values and traditions resurfaced.
"As a child, I had a keen interest in applied arts. I began learning the craft of wood carving at the age of 19 as an apprentice to a master who taught me the skills. I am immensely grateful to my parents for their full support in my pursuit of learning wood carving. I had several teachers, each imparting their own aspects of the craft to me. During my time as an apprentice, we often had to work late. We would encourage and motivate each other with the phrase, 'Anytime, anywhere, in any weather.'
"Life presented me with both challenging and joyful circumstances. While I am happy to share the joyful moments, I prefer not to dwell on the difficult ones. This is simply my character, although those difficulties were not significant. Difficulties shape a person, and that's the main lesson I learned from them.
"Wood carving is an integral part of our cultural tradition. Uzbek ornamental wood carving has a deep history rooted in the beginning of Islamic culture. We still have preserved samples of wood carvings from the 14th and 15th centuries. We use vintage traditional hand tools, traditional techniques, and designs.
"I believe that my designs stand out due to their precise execution. The work is done in a disciplined manner. Among the Uzbek people, masters are referred to as "Usta," which translates to "Teacher." Usta means being a master not only in one's own profession but also in related fields. Therefore, among friends and family, I have been given the title of Usta, and I consider myself as one.
"I am married and have children. Two of my daughters are already married, and I have two sons who live with me. I hope to witness their weddings and have grandchildren from them. My youngest son is continuing my work, and I take pride in that.""
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