Le Journal du Palais
A chess set is a gift for a chess player that makes a lasting impression. But how do you choose the right set based on the recipient’s profile, the occasion and your budget? Here’s our expert guide to giving the perfect chess set — a gift that will be used, admired and passed down. Which […]
Behind every wooden chess set lie hours of skilled craftsmanship. From choosing the wood species to the final felting, making a carved wooden chess set is an art that demands patience, precision and passion. Here is a journey into the workshops where the world’s finest sets are born. Choosing the wood: the first crucial step […]
Boxwood, ebony, rosewood, maple, walnut, mahogany, olive wood: which wood should you choose for the pieces and for the board, how to pair them and how to care for them.
Traditional wooden games are enjoying a remarkable revival. In a world of screens and disposable plastic, solid wood embodies authenticity, durability and sensory pleasure. Chess, backgammon, dominoes, draughts: these games have endured through the centuries because they are as beautiful as they are stimulating. Why choose a wooden game? 🌳 Durability A solid wood game […]
