Handmade Moroccan Thuya Burl Wood Folding Chess Set with Hand-Carved Pieces, Fathers Day Gift

A handcrafted Moroccan Thuya burl wood chess set, made by master artisans in Essaouira — the ancient capital of Moroccan woodcraft. Compact enough to travel, beautiful enough to display.
Each board is cut, fitted, and polished entirely by hand. The checkerboard surface combines dark Thuya burl with pale lemon wood inlay — two native Moroccan woods, two contrasting tones, one striking object. When the game ends, the board folds shut and latches closed, keeping all 32 hand-turned pieces safely inside.

🌿 THE RARE WOOD BEHIND THIS ART

Thuya burl (Tetraclinis articulata) grows only in the Atlas Mountains and coastal forests of Morocco. Its swirling amber and copper grain has been prized since Roman times. No two boards are ever identical — yours will carry the specific fingerprint of the tree it came from, and will still hold its faint natural cedar fragrance when it arrives.

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✨ KEY FEATURES

- Material: 100% authentic Moroccan Thuya burl wood + lemon wood inlay
- Design: Folding board — closes into a self-contained storage box
- Pieces: 32 hand-turned pieces (16 light lemon wood + 16 dark cedar)
- Board size: approx. 20 × 20 cm open
- Closure: Brass clasp latch
- Interior: Natural light wood finish, pieces stored inside when closed
- Finish: Hand-polished natural oil finish
- Origin: Essaouira, Morocco (UNESCO World Heritage city)

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🎁 THE PERFECT GIFT FOR

✓ Chess enthusiasts who value craftsmanship over mass production
✓ Travelers and remote workers who want a beautiful compact game
✓ Anyone who deserves a gift that cannot be found in any store

Ideal for:
→ Father's Day
→ Christmas & Holiday Season
→ Birthdays & Anniversaries
→ Graduation & Retirement
→ Desk décor — a conversation piece for any office or study

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📦 WHAT'S INSIDE THE BOX

→ 1 × Thuya burl folding chess board (with integrated storage box)
→ 32 × hand-turned wooden chess pieces (16 light + 16 dark)
→ Pieces securely bagged inside the closed board
→ Handwritten care card
→ Premium gift-ready packaging

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🛠️ CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- Keep away from direct sunlight and excess humidity
- Dust with a soft, dry cloth — never a wet one
- Apply a few drops of natural wood oil every 6–12 months
- The board's natural fragrance will gently mellow over time — this is normal and part of its character

With proper care, this piece will outlast you — and grow more beautiful with every passing year.


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📮 SHIPPING & PROCESSING

- Ships from Essaouira, Morocco
- Processing time: 3–5 business days (made to order)
- Worldwide shipping available
- Carefully bubble-wrapped and double-boxed for safe transit
- Tracking number provided after dispatch
- Delivery: 7–14 business days (Europe) / 10–18 business days (USA & Canada)