{"id":9664,"date":"2026-10-31T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/giantchess.com\/news\/?p=9664"},"modified":"2026-10-30T13:13:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T06:13:10","slug":"leaving-lombok-the-souvenir-that-fits-in-your-carry-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/giantchess.com\/news\/leaving-lombok-the-souvenir-that-fits-in-your-carry-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Leaving Lombok? The Souvenir That Fits in Your Carry-On"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your last sunset over Senggigi, one more swim at the Gilis, and then the question every traveller faces: what do you bring home from Lombok?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most souvenirs end up in a drawer. Some are too fragile for the flight. Others are too big for your luggage. A hand-carved teak chess set solves all three: it is made to be used, it travels well, and it fits in the overhead cabin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A masterpiece carved by hand<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Every piece in this set is carved by hand from solid Indonesian teak by local artisans. The king stands 8 inches (20 cm) tall, large enough to feel substantial in your hand and to make a statement on any table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teak is the wood Indonesia is famous for. It is dense, durable and has a warm natural grain that deepens with age. The knights alone show what skilled hands can do with a chisel. This is not a mass-produced gift-shop item; it is a piece of Indonesian craftsmanship you will use for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built for the flight home<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set comes packed in one compact box that you carry onto the plane and place above your seat. No checked baggage, no extra fees, no worrying about rough handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Detail<\/td>Specification<\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Box size<\/td>30 \u00d7 30 \u00d7 25 cm (12 \u00d7 12 \u00d7 10 in)<\/td><\/tr>
Weight<\/td>5\u20136 kg (11\u201313 lb)<\/td><\/tr>
Cabin<\/td>Fits in the overhead cabin<\/td><\/tr>
Protection<\/td>Every piece individually wrapped in foam<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Airline cabin rules vary, so check your carrier’s carry-on size and weight allowance before you fly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to play the day you get home<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Inside the box you will find everything you need for your first game:<\/p>\n\n\n\n