Discover the Craftsmanship Behind Our Handmade Wooden Chess Sets
When you purchase a chess set, you're not just buying a board and pieces — you're investing in heritage, craftsmanship, and artistry. At the Official Staunton International Store, we’re proud to offer handmade chess sets that are as meaningful as they are beautiful, shipped worldwide directly from our workshop in Amritsar, India.
Each of our wooden chess sets is meticulously handcrafted by skilled Indian artisans — many of whom have spent decades perfecting the art of carving Staunton-style chess pieces. Working with traditional tools and time-honoured techniques, they create every knight, bishop, rook, and queen with an attention to detail that machines simply can't replicate.
From the elegantly arched knight’s mane to the perfectly turned king’s finial, these are not mass-produced pieces. These are artisan chess pieces, made with pride and precision.
We use only premium hardwoods, including:
Every board is crafted from veneered or solid wood, with fine inlays and a polished finish. Even our boxes are made to match — ensuring your set is complete, cohesive, and built to last.
India, particularly Amritsar, has become the global heart of chess set manufacturing — not for cheap labour, but for the unmatched skill and dedication of its craftsmen. Our workshop has become a home for generations of chess piece carvers, many of whom have followed in their fathers’ and grandfathers’ footsteps.
By dispatching directly from India, we’re not just offering better pricing — we’re allowing you to own a piece of this living tradition.
From tournament players to collectors, our customers appreciate more than just the look of our chess sets — they value the story behind them. When you order from our international website, you’re supporting artisan craftsmanship while enjoying fast, direct worldwide delivery and competitive international pricing.
