› Novica playing cards

Novica Handmade Moments To Share Teak Wood Domino Set

One of the oldest games in history is dominoes, which originated in China around the 1300s with a similar format to playing cards. more

Compact Companion,'Hand Embroidered Cotton and Suede Chess Set'

This handy fabric chess set designed by India's Asha Prabha is the perfect compact companion for a trip away from home. The artisan crafts the board from white cotton, embroidering black patches to create a classic chess set up. Each playing piece is... more

Novica Handmade Clever Blue Leisure Batik Wood Mancala Game

Traditional in several regions, mancala is a two-player game that encourages cunning and strategy. The folding board game features a hand painted blue batik pattern and natural pebbles for playing with your friends all day. more

Novica Handmade Sunday Pastime Wood Chess Set

Contrasting shades of acacia and kadam wood shine beautifully throughout this handmade chess set. Crafted by Indian artisan Khyali Ram, the wood inlay board includes playing pieces that feature a floral motif. more

Intellectual Challenge,'Hand Crafted Soapstone Chess Set'

Challenge your intellect with this beautifully crafted chess set from India's Rakesh Pathak. The artisan crafts the board from wood with a checkered soapstone top and soapstone playing pieces. When you're not playing, store the pieces inside the set,... more

Pink Domino,'Light Rose Marble 28-Piece Domino Set Mexico'

The Sierra Family of Jalisco are experts in the working of Mexican marble as seen with this light pink marble domino set. The entire set is made of stone, including the box in which the 28 playing pieces are stored. more

Traveling with Royalty,'Hand Carved Wood Mini Travel Chess Set'

India's Rakesh Pathak presents this diminutive chess set, ready to be packed for your next adventure. The handcrafted game board houses a storage drawer for the playing pieces, lined with velvet. From the rooks to the bishops to the queens and kings,... more

Royal Charm,'Soapstone Self-Storing Chess Set from India'

Rakesh Pathak presents this stunning chess set, hand crafted by artisans in India. The hinged wooden box features a soapstone playing board inset, with a storage compartment lined with satin and velvet for stashing the playing pieces between games.... more

Blue Clever Leisure,'Blue Batik Wood Mancala Board Game Handcrafted in Java'

Traditional in several regions, mancala is a two-player game that encourages cunning and strategy. The folding board game features a hand painted blue batik pattern and natural pebbles for playing with your friends all day. Presented by Java's Gunadi,... more

Cunning Multicolor Flowers,'Batik Wood Mancala Board Game Handcrafted'

This traditional board game features a multicolor floral batik pattern and pebbles for playing with your friends all day. Presented by Java's Gunadi, mancala is a two-player game that encourages cunning. This playful item also has an iron hinge that... more

Fun Times,'Handcrafted Round Acacia and Kadam Wood Chess Set from India'

Handcrafted by Khyali Ram, this mini circular chess board is perfect for both a leisurely afternoon outing or indoor gathering. The gorgeous chess set is crafted out of acacia and kadam woods and includes gorgeous, hand carved playing pieces, and a... more

Red Discernment Spirit,'Handmade Batik Wood Mancala Game in Red'

Mancala is a two-player game traditional in multiple regions. This board features a gorgeous floral batik design in red tones. Presented by Java's Gunadi, the set also includes pebbles for playing with your loved ones all day, and its iron hinge allows... more

'28-Piece Marble Domino Game With Storage Box Mexico'

Spend enough time with any Mexican family and/or friends, and sooner or later you will find yourself playing dominoes. This set by the Sierra Family of Jalisco state, Mexico shows just how seriously Mexicans value the game. All 28 domino pieces, plus... more

Rose on Black,'Marble Tic Tac Toe Board Game from Mexico'

The Sierra Family craft an original tic-tac-toe set from fine marble, as pink veins and white squares contrast with sleek black. The whole family will spend hours aligning the nine playing pieces. As each piece is sculpted individually dimensions may... more

'Rose on Black' - Marble Tic Tac Toe Board Game from Mexico

The Sierra Family craft an original tic-tac-toe set from fine marble as pink veins and white squares contrast with sleek black. The whole family will spend hours aligning the nine playing pieces. As each piece is sculpted individually dimensions may... more

Wood and leather chess set, 'African Battle'

Tooled leather with traditional West African motifs is transformed into a handsome chessboard. From Samuel and Francis Agbetey it invites players to a peaceful battle on the playing field. The chess pieces are carved from sese wood in classic style. more

Wood backgammon set, 'Lion Meets Bull'

With ferocious expressions a bull and a lion prepare to meet on the battlefield. They guard a lavishly sculpted box that opens to reveal a backgammon board. Ketut Sandi carves the kepelan wood box and each piece by hand creating the playing field with... more

Basuki Dragon,'Wood backgammon set'

Despite its fearsome form, the Basuki dragon symbolizes safety and protection for people. Ketut Sandi carves this naga (dragon) in low relief to guard a backgammon set. He transforms sono wood and cempaka wood into the board. The playing pieces are... more

Still in Love,'Wood Backgammon Set'

Challenging one another in backgammon, abstract lovers kiss before and after a game. Ketut Sandi creates a game set for couples. The images in low relief adorn a kepelan wood box, which opens to reveal the game board. The playing pieces and dice are... more

Novica Handmade Mexican Family Night Marble Domino Set

Spend enough time with any Mexican family and/or friends, and sooner or later you will find yourself playing dominoes. This set by the Sierra Family of Jalisco state, Mexico shows just how seriously Mexicans value the game. more

Tequila Loteria,'Traditional Ink on Paper Loteria Board Game Set from Mexico'

Played like bingo, the popular Loteria game from Mexico merges artistry and luck into an exciting game. Originally titled La Lotería Tequilera in Spanish—by Marina Pallares—this fun set includes 36 cards and eight boards, each with a unique combination... more

Our Adinkra,'West African Math Teaching Tool Oware or Mancala Board Game'

Nine adinkra symbols that convey West Africa's collective wisdom adorn the lid of this intriguing game of oware. It opens to reveal the playing field of twelve depressions. Oware is a game of skill and strategy designed for two players, challenging... more

Rustic Marble,'Hand Made Marble Backgammon Set from Mexico'

Warm travertine makes a neutral background for dramatic black and rose marble. Skillfully combining the colors of natural stone, the Sierra Family crafts a backgammon set sure to provide hours of retos (challenges). The playing pieces are sculpted from... more

'Colorful Contrast' - Hand Crafted Marble Chinese Checker Game Set

Richly veined marble adds a translucent contrast to deep rose marble and sleek black onyx. The three varied tones of natural stone unite in a colorful table game by the Sierra Family. Beautiful and unusual it makes a wonderful gift. The playing board... more

Checkmate Conquest,'Wood Mini Chess Game Set Hand Carved in Armenia'

Armenian artisan Karen Harutyunyan creates this captivating mini chess set whose compact design makes it easy to carry, ensuring you can enjoy your favorite game anytime, anywhere. The hinged box unfolds seamlessly to create the playing board,... more

Knob and Heel,'English Pub Cribbage Game'

The only card game that can be legally played for money in English pubs, cribbage evolved from a shipboard game called noddy. It was one of the few games that could be played on the rolling seas, as it used pegs and holes that could be carved directly... more