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Handmade Chess Set with a flaw - NO.1
€450,00€600,00
Chess set with one little flaw, but that doesn't mean she has to go to waste.
Since our focus is zero waste.
We want to give this colourful chess set a new home.
And the fast players? They won't even notice ;-)
Since our focus is zero waste.
We want to give this colourful chess set a new home.
And the fast players? They won't even notice ;-)
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After payment, please allow 6-10 business days for your order to arrive.
There is an imprint on the white border of the chess set
A bit visible when you shine it in the light.
Everything is whole and complete.
The wooden chess set is inspired by the Esala Perahera, also known as The Festival of the Tooth. The Esala Perahera is Asia's largest traditional parade and takes place in Kandy, the former captial of Sri lanka, every summer. The knights in the game have been replaced by festively decorated elephants and there are a large number of other references to be found, if you carefully study the pieces one by one.
Once, this chess game was an important showpiece for the elite in Sri Lanka but it is however no longer made today due to the great amount of labour, craft and painting that the production of the object requires. We therefore went on a search for a craftsman on the island who was still able and willing to produce it in the traditional way and found Mr.Athukorala's workshop. Together with his team of 12 craftsmen, he brought new life into the chess game, by means of fantastic wood carving and meticulous and colourful painting.
This chess set is not just for you and your fellow players; for every purchase, we donate one year of school to a children's home.
Once, this chess game was an important showpiece for the elite in Sri Lanka but it is however no longer made today due to the great amount of labour, craft and painting that the production of the object requires. We therefore went on a search for a craftsman on the island who was still able and willing to produce it in the traditional way and found Mr.Athukorala's workshop. Together with his team of 12 craftsmen, he brought new life into the chess game, by means of fantastic wood carving and meticulous and colourful painting.
This chess set is not just for you and your fellow players; for every purchase, we donate one year of school to a children's home.
Chessboard (50cm x 50cm)
36 pieces
Chessboard
Rubberwood is lumber that produces latex for rubber. After 25-30 years the production drops and the old trees are being cut down to renew the rubber forest. In the past the old trees were burned, the wood is re-used for smaller objects.
Chess pieces
Ginikuru wood comes from trees that are widespread on the island, easy to grow and made to die after 2-3 years. In this short time, there is little to no impact on the ecosystem around the trees. As Ginikuru literal translation is 'matchwood', its reference comes from the properties of the tree species: it is very thin, yet sturdy and extremely suitable for wood carving.
Every product is entirely handmade and hand painted and therefore differences between products might occur.
Minor imperfections are not attributed to a manufacturing flaw but to the uniqueness and quality of this product.
FAQ
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Our bed linen is manufactured in a GOTS certified factory, found in the Colombo region, Sri Lanka. Our percale and sateen fabrics are made of the finest organic GOTS certified cotton from India.
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Our percale and sateen fabrics are made of the finest organic GOTS certified cotton, from India.
We use a 100% recycled premium polyester core spun sewing thread that is Oeko-Tex certified.
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All our bedding items are GOTS certified.
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The thread count (TC) shows the weave density of the fabric. It refers to the number of threads woven into one square inch of fabric — add the vertical threads (technically, the “warp”) to the horizontal threads (the “filling”) to get the thread count.
Each thread in a piece of fabric is made up of single strands twisted together. This is called ply. When two strands are twisted together, it is two-ply fabric; with three strands, it is three-ply; etc. Single ply fabrics are slightly more delicate but are naturally soft and smooth to the touch.
Four Leaves bedding is 300 TC single ply.
Want to know more? Contact Customer Support with your questions and we will gladly help.
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Both percale and sateen are made using the finest long-staple organic cotton – the difference is a result of how they are woven.
Percale is a plain weave and characterised by a matte finish and crisp touch. You can compare it to the perfect white button-down shirt. Percale is also very breathable making it perfect for summertime or warmer climates. Percale fabrics will get softer with continued use.
Sateen is usually a little thicker and more tightly woven to create a silky-smooth surface with a luminous sheen and is known for its luster and drape. Our sateen is extremely soft and smooth, it has a subtle shine, inviting touch, perfect to curl up in.
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Wash directly after purchase.
Machine wash cool (max 40 °C) using mild, liquid laundry detergent.
Wash inside out to offer extra protection to the embroideries.
Wash separately.
Do not bleach.
Iron on lowest heat if desired. Avoid ironing on the embroideries and labels.
Line-dry naturally to preserve fibres, colours and minimise wrinkling. If you use a dryer, choose a low heat and low tumble cycle. Remove promptly.
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Our sets are pre-bundled, and you cannot mix and match size, colour or fabric. However, you could buy a pillowcase set with different leaf colour to add some variation.
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We do not currently offer a hospitality bed linen collection. However, there are plans to do so in the future. The bed linen for this collection needs to be designed to withstand heavy and regular commercial laundering.
However, we do supply smaller boutique hotels and B&B’s with our current bed linen. These items can withstand normal consumer washing.