This chess set, which is inspired by the Melevi سَمَاع‎ (samā‘), The height and weight of the individual pieces corresponds to their relative value in the game. Conical cavities in the pieces are filled with bismuth for heft, balance, and stability, resulting in a 34-piece set (with additional queens) weighing 1600 grams.

In addition to a black felt pad beneath the pieces, an inward-sloping bevel gives the impression that the pieces float above the chess board like the hems of the dervishes' whirling cloaks hover above the floor.