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Danish mathematician Piet Hein invented the soma cube in 1933 to distract hims... Danish mathematician Piet Hein invented the soma cube in 1933 to distract himself during a lecture on quantum mechanics. Give yourself a similar distraction with this twist on a classic designed by Thai artisan Waraporn Khamsuk. While traditional soma... more

Add a funky twist to the classic tic-tac-toe game with this design from Thai a... Add a funky twist to the classic tic-tac-toe game with this design from Thai artisan Waraporn Khamsuk. Each "X" and "O" piece is hand carved from raintree wood. Instead of including a board, the artisan designs the game with nylon cords in a 3x3 grid... more

Danish mathematician Piet Hein invented the soma cube in 1933 to distract hims... Danish mathematician Piet Hein invented the soma cube in 1933 to distract himself during a lecture on quantum mechanics. Give yourself a similar distraction with this twist on a classic designed by Thai artisan Waraporn Khamsuk. While traditional soma... more

This handy fabric chess set designed by India's Asha Prabha is the perfect com... This handy fabric chess set designed by India's Asha Prabha is the perfect compact companion for a trip away from home. The artisan crafts the board from white cotton, embroidering black patches to create a classic chess set up. Each playing piece is... more

L and I-shaped pieces create a challenge for the most cunning minds out there!... L and I-shaped pieces create a challenge for the most cunning minds out there! Thai artisan Waraporn Khamsuk draws inspiration from the classic sudoku game, changing the numbers for hand-painted colorful dots. The pieces come with a square board, all... more

Just like the classic game of golf, the object of this puzzle is to get the ba... Just like the classic game of golf, the object of this puzzle is to get the ball into the hole. Thai artisan Wraporn Khamsuk creates this puzzle, featuring various rectangular raintree wood blocks that are arranged within a square box. Each block has a... more

Danish mathematician Piet Hein invented the soma cube in 1933 to distract hims... Danish mathematician Piet Hein invented the soma cube in 1933 to distract himself during a lecture on quantum mechanics. Give yourself a similar distraction with this twist on a classic designed by Thai artisan Waraporn Khamsuk. While traditional soma... more

Hand-carved from natural raintree wood, seven geometric pieces form a classic ... Hand-carved from natural raintree wood, seven geometric pieces form a classic soma cube puzzle. Thai artisan Waraporn Khamsuk creates this brain teaser, which comes with a stylish base and cover. The object of this puzzle is to arrange the pieces to... more

Inlaid brass motifs add a traditional touch to Indian artisan Khyali Ram's new... Inlaid brass motifs add a traditional touch to Indian artisan Khyali Ram's newest creation. Inspired by the classic domino game, the artisan creates this set from acacia wood. With a gorgeous brown box with the word "Domino" on the lid, the game... more

Strategy doesn't get more fun than in a classic game of tic-tac-toe. Hand carv... Strategy doesn't get more fun than in a classic game of tic-tac-toe. Hand carved from rich raintree wood by Thai artisan Waraporn Khamsuk, the two-player game consists of hand painted blocks that nestle snugly inside a 3x3 gridded board. Get three in a... more

A classic game that all ages can enjoy, this set of dominoes is the work of As... A classic game that all ages can enjoy, this set of dominoes is the work of Ashish Mehta. He crafts this set from beech wood, with brass inlay pips and stripes. It includes 28 dominoes and a mango wood holder, also trimmed with gleaming brass. more

The perfect gift for a mah-jongg enthusiast or anyone with a taste for the whi... The perfect gift for a mah-jongg enthusiast or anyone with a taste for the whimsical, our boxed set of almond-scented guest soaps replicates 12 tiles from this classic Chinese game of skill and strategy. Mah-jongg became a national craze when an... more

Presenting an extreme version of the classic tic-tac-toe game, this board feat... Presenting an extreme version of the classic tic-tac-toe game, this board features 25 individual spaces on the play field. Designed by Thai artisan Waraporn Khamsuk, this tic-tac-toe board is crafted of raintree wood and rubberwood, including a square... more

Gray tones lend an inviting air of mystery to this handcrafted chess set. The ... Gray tones lend an inviting air of mystery to this handcrafted chess set. The game employs marble's power to intensify the mental battles to be waged. The combatants line up, patiently prepared for the heated climax when one of the competitors first... more

Let the fun begin with this mini two-in-one game set designed by India's Rakes... Let the fun begin with this mini two-in-one game set designed by India's Rakesh Pathak. Start with a classic game of chess by using the top of the board, then slide the backgammon tray out from under the chess set when you're ready to mix things up.... more

Thailand's Waraporn specializes in games and puzzles crafted of wood. Designed... Thailand's Waraporn specializes in games and puzzles crafted of wood. Designed to hang on the tree, this set of three miniature wooden puzzles offer something more, a gift and decoration all in one. The Snake Cube involves twisting the raintree and... more

Thailand's Waraporn specializes in games and puzzles crafted of wood. Designed... Thailand's Waraporn specializes in games and puzzles crafted of wood. Designed to hang on the tree, this set of three miniature wooden puzzles offer something more, a gift and decoration all in one. The Snake Cube involves twisting the raintree and... more

The classic chess game takes a glamorous turn in a charming design crafted in ... The classic chess game takes a glamorous turn in a charming design crafted in Uzbekistan. Artisan Shavkat Ashurov finds his main inspiration in the traditional motifs of the region to create this wooden chess set embellished with carved details. The... more

Give the boot to boredom on your next trip with this portable Ludo game set de... Give the boot to boredom on your next trip with this portable Ludo game set designed by India's Rakesh Pathak. You'll have a blast racing your opponents around the board from start to finish in this classic game of strategy. Designed with mango wood,... more

Taking place in the prosperous lands of Tajikistan, this battle of strategy an... Taking place in the prosperous lands of Tajikistan, this battle of strategy and intelligence calls on you to show your innate talent! Crafted by Kodir Egamov, this pine and birch wood chess set draws inspiration from the region's traditions and arts,... more