The combination of beech wood and Mother of Pearl shells in this handmade chess board ($138, Etsy) make it truly a piece of fine work. Each space is like a geode, giving heart eyes to both you and ...

The wooden chess sets range from Rs 1,000 for an 8-inch board to Rs 2.5 lakh for larger, customised boards. Some customers even commission bespoke boards to suit their needs.