December 4, 2010 - Get to know Yii: 象 Taiwanese Chess and Hsiao-ying Lin

December 4, 2010

Get to know Yii: 象 Taiwanese Chess and Hsiao-ying Lin

Xiangqi. Though it emerged  as chess in the 15th century in the West,  remains one of the most popular board games in Taiwan. It certainty has distinctive features from the game of royalty, including the unique movement of the pao (“cannon”) piece, which prohibits its generals, similar to chess kings, from facing each other directly.

As chess pieces across the wold, Xiangqi has its own unique look — and beauty — on feature  at Yii in the design district of Miami. Played differently, it follows its own aesthetic. “Ch River Han Border” — a Taiwanese chess set carefully  transported from Taiwan — is handcrafted in gold and silver. It represents different kingdoms and different weaponry. Designed by Hsiao-ying Lin and executed by Meng-chen- Lin, “Ch River Han Border” sits among the dozens of incredible artifacts at Yii, at Art Basel. See it. 180 NE 38th Street.