Samarcande mini chess set
Magnetic mini chess set in mahogany and cassia wood
- Removable strap in saddle-stitched smooth taurillon leather
- Hand-sculpted pawns in solid mahogany and cassia with Clou de Selle engraved stainless steel weights
- Smart closing mechanism with removable strap
Once the strap is removed, the lid can be used as a base for the game.
Made in Indonesia
Designed by Hermès Studio
Dimensions: L 12 x H 6 x D 12 cm
The Story behind
Samarkand, a city on the Silk Road in modern-day Uzbekistan, has always been a crossroads where East and West meet. This trading post, key for the exchanging of precious materials that originally made up chess sets, lends its name to the Samarcande chess set. Made from precious wood and leather marquetry, the Samarcande chess set represents meticulous attention to detail in the cutting of its materials. When assembled, each square of wood or leather fits together to within a tenth of a millimeter, creating a unique surface.
