Kerala Chess Set - Heritage Edition

The Heritage Edition, Kerala Chess set, a masterpiece that captures the essence of the erstwhile Kerala Kingdom and its colonial counterparts. This unique set showcases Rustic Gold Chess pieces representing the historic Kerala Kingdom, while the rustic Silver pieces embody its colonial compatriots from that era. Meticulously crafted from a blend of Resin and stone, these pieces exude a remarkable solidity and tactile presence.

The chessboard itself features a captivating contrast, with a black Maple wood playing area that complements the intricate pieces. The 14" boxes are ingeniously designed with a push-draw mechanism, allowing convenient access to the pieces from either side. These boxes also house the pieces securely, with black velvet foam cutouts on both sides ensuring their safekeeping.

The non-foldable design of the box ensures a seamless, elegant appearance without any crease lines. This exquisite chess set is not only a strategic game but also a striking work of art that can effortlessly grace a large living room, study, or den. Whether positioned as a centerpiece or nestled by a window, it adds a touch of sophistication to any space, making it a true testament to the rich heritage it represents.

Details

Material: black and Maple wood playing area with particle board backboards. Pieces are made from Resin and Stone powder.

Size:  H - 5.6 cm x W - 32 cm x L - 36 cm

Includes: Authenticity Card. Special card with a story from Kerala's rich history.

Weight: 3.7 Kg for the set 0.9 Kg additional for packaging

Care & instructions: The Pieces can break if they fall from a height. This is not to be given to children. Our Chess set Series has been designed as a Home Décor product but can be used to play seldomly.

If you loose or damage a piece, please contact us and verify your previous purchase, we can make available for purchase a single piece if you need to complete your collection. 

Backstory

It goes by a story that one’s wit and wisdom were proven over a game of chess at the Royal Palace of Kolothu Nadu. A few centuries ago, King Udaya Varma was an ardent player, for it was one way of testing his acumen. There would always be an intense sense of intimidation between the king and the opponent. They were both very fixated as they moved their chess pieces across the checkerboard. Would he move the Knight to his tactics or will the Bishop glide across? Who would finally take down the Queen? While they were both very conscious about the game, the king’s wife would keep a keen eye and watch how he moved his pieces across the squares. Being quite a wise person herself, she would sound out covertly by saying, “Unthuth unthunth unthuth,” when she felt he was making a wrong move. It simply meant to push the pawn. No one would suspect her as she was rocking away the baby to sleep in the carriage, so she sang it so melodically and helped the king topple over his opponent’s pawns, which led to a great victory in the king's chess matches. To thank her, he got a poet to write a poem set in the tunes of her lullaby.