Custom Orders & Engraving

Custom Orders & Engraving

Create a chess set that is truly yours.

At Diloana Tsa Afrika, every chessboard and every piece is handcrafted by skilled African artisans. We offer full customization options so you can design a set that matches your personality, your style, or a special occasion.

✨ 1. Engraving Options

Make your board meaningful.

We can engrave:

  • Your name

  • A loved one’s name

  • Special dates (wedding, birthday, anniversary)

  • Initials

  • Short messages

  • Company or brand names

Engraving is done carefully by hand or machine on the wood surface.

♟️ 2. Custom Chess Pieces (Choose Your Style)

Select the type of chess pieces you want to include in your set:

A) Big-5 Animal Pieces

Inspired by Africa’s iconic animals:
Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Leopard, Buffalo

  • Custom pawn options: Hippo, Impala, Buffalo, Elephant

B) Human Figure Pieces

Hand-carved African people, warriors, cultural icons, and traditional attire.
Highly detailed, artistic, unique.

C) Standard Chess Pieces (Staunton Style)

Traditional classic-style pieces for customers who prefer a simple, familiar look.

Mix & Match

You can create ANY combination you want:

  • Big-5 pieces + standard pawns

  • Human figures + Big-5 pawns

  • Standard set + engraved board

  • A full custom combination made just for you

🧩 3. Custom Boards

Choose the type of board you want:

  • Foldable boards (with inner storage)

  • Flat boards (one-piece display boards)

  • Big-5 engraved boards

  • Board-only (without pieces)

  • Pieces-only (without board)

  • Fully personalized boards

Boards can be engraved with your name, message, or any text you want.

🌍 4. Who Custom Orders Are Perfect For

  • Gifts

  • Weddings

  • Anniversaries

  • Birthdays

  • Corporates & branding

  • Collectors

  • Chess lovers

  • Home décor displays

🛠 5. How Custom Orders Work

Our process is simple and transparent:

  1. Contact us via WhatsApp or Email

  2. Tell us what you would like customized

  3. We confirm the design and price

  4. Our artisans begin handcrafting your set

  5. We send progress photos/videos if needed

  6. Delivery anywhere in the world

📩 Contact for Custom Orders

WhatsApp: +27 7838 335 43
Email: info@diloanatsaafrika.com
Location: Cape Town, South Africa