Sekilleri | Azeri Yeke Sik

Field study in the Şəki Khan’s Palace workshops to document the surviving master carvers ( nəqqaş ) of the “Fil” (elephant) piece geometry.

Due to the rarity of the exact phrase in standard lexicons, this report interprets it based on linguistic roots and regional material culture. Large-Format Game Pieces of the Caucasus 1. Introduction In Azerbaijan, board games are not merely pastimes; they are a craft tradition. “Yeke Sik Sekilleri” translates to “Large Chess/Checker Piece Shapes.” This refers to the oversized, handcrafted game pieces (typically for Şahmat – Chess, or Dama – Checkers) that serve both as functional game sets and as ornamental art objects. Azeri Yeke Sik Sekilleri