{"title":"Armenian Backgammon Sets","description":"\u003cp\u003eArmenian backgammon boards carved with the motifs you find cut into old stone here, from Mount Ararat to interlacing ornament. Real nardi, made the long way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carved-backgammon-sets\"\u003ehand-carved boards\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luxury-backgammon-sets\"\u003eluxury nardi\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/backgammon-sets\"\u003eall backgammon sets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wooden-backgammon-board-ornaments-1","title":"Personalized Knotwork Armenian Backgammon Set, 4 Sizes","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePersonalized Knotwork Armenian Backgammon Set, 4 Sizes — Handmade in Armenia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pale-wood oval of interlaced knotwork sits at the centre of this Armenian backgammon set, framed by a lobed cartouche cut into the dark lid, a diamond lattice filling each end; a name or short line can be added to the lid on request. Four sizes, 30 to 60 cm square (11.8″ to 23.6″), handmade in Armenia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the back the lattice returns at both ends, this time framing pale and dark squares inlaid as a panel, which gives the closed board a second face worth leaving upward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen, each half carries a pale inlaid knotwork roundel between fleur-tipped inlaid points, with a checker trough along each side and brass-toned hinges. The pale and dark turned checkers, the white dice and the black carrying bag are all photographed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: four sizes — 30 × 30 cm, 40 × 40 cm, 50 × 50 cm or 60 × 60 cm (11.8″, 15.7″, 19.6″ or 23.6″ square) — choose above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 30 × 15 cm, 40 × 20 cm, 50 × 25 cm or 60 × 30 cm (11.8″ × 5.9″, 15.7″ × 7.9″, 19.6″ × 9.8″ or 23.6″ × 11.8″)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, dark brown stain with pale wood knotwork and inlays, brass-toned hinges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: a pale-wood knotwork oval in a lobed cartouche, diamond lattice at each end and a beaded border on the lid; lattice panels flanking an inlaid chequered panel on the other face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheckers: 32 turned wooden checkers, pale and dark; two dice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside: inlaid points with fleur tips and an inlaid knotwork roundel in each half; checker troughs along the sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonalisation: a name or short line can be added to the lid on request — leave it in the order note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: brass-toned hinges and front clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: handmade in Armenia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolding beech backgammon board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 turned wooden checkers, pale and dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo dice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrying bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade yours:\u003c\/strong\u003e the smooth field round the knotwork oval takes a name or a short line on request.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e from a 30 cm board that fits a bag to a full 60 cm table board, same pattern on each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEverything photographed:\u003c\/strong\u003e checkers, dice and the carrying bag all appear in the listing photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size do the photos show?\u003c\/strong\u003e The photographs are of one board and the pattern is the same across all four sizes; the pale knotwork oval, lattice ends and inlaid roundels inside are identical, scaled to the board. The checkers, dice and bag are photographed with it. Only the 30 cm board is a true travel size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free worldwide and tracked. Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe the flat faces with a dry cloth and brush the lattice and knotwork gently. 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Four sizes, 30 to 60 cm square (11.8″ to 23.6″), handmade in Armenia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlip it and the lattice border and stepped frame are repeated round an inlaid chequered panel, pale squares against dark, which leaves no plain side to the closed board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe playing side is inlaid rather than carved: fleur-tipped pale points run up to a knotwork roundel in each half, a trough along each rail holds the checkers, and the hinges are brass-toned. Turned checkers in two woods, white dice and a black bag all appear in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: four sizes — 30 × 30 cm, 40 × 40 cm, 50 × 50 cm or 60 × 60 cm (11.8″, 15.7″, 19.6″ or 23.6″ square) — choose above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 30 × 15 cm, 40 × 20 cm, 50 × 25 cm or 60 × 30 cm (11.8″ × 5.9″, 15.7″ × 7.9″, 19.6″ × 9.8″ or 23.6″ × 11.8″)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, medium brown stain with a pale wood disc and inlays, brass-toned hinges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: a pale-wood disc with a central flower, scrolling leaves and small diamonds in dark line, inside a stepped cartouche with stippled panels and a diamond-lattice border; lattice and an inlaid chequered panel on the other face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheckers: 32 turned wooden checkers, pale and dark; two dice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside: inlaid points with fleur tips and an inlaid knotwork roundel in each half; checker troughs along the sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonalisation: a name or short line can be added to the lid on request — leave it in the order note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: brass-toned hinges and front clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: handmade in Armenia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolding beech backgammon board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 turned wooden checkers, pale and dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo dice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrying bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA disc that reads from a distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e pale wood and dark line give the flower pattern high contrast against the stained lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade yours:\u003c\/strong\u003e a name or short line goes on the lid on request.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e from a 30 cm board for a bag to a full 60 cm board, same design on each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a tree on the lid?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — some of the old photo captions mentioned a tree, but the disc carries a flower with scrolling leaves. 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Four sizes, 30 to 60 cm square (11.8″ to 23.6″), handmade in Armenia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurned over, the wooden backgammon set keeps its lattice border and stepped frame but fills the centre with an inlaid chequered panel of pale and dark squares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen, a pale knotwork roundel is inlaid in each half between fleur-tipped inlaid points, with a checker trough along each rail and brass-toned hinges; the turned checkers in two woods, the white dice and the black carrying bag are all in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: four sizes — 30 × 30 cm, 40 × 40 cm, 50 × 50 cm or 60 × 60 cm (11.8″, 15.7″, 19.6″ or 23.6″ square) — choose above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 30 × 15 cm, 40 × 20 cm, 50 × 25 cm or 60 × 30 cm (11.8″ × 5.9″, 15.7″ × 7.9″, 19.6″ × 9.8″ or 23.6″ × 11.8″)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, medium brown stain with pale wood leaf scrolls and inlays, brass-toned hinges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: a disc of pale-wood leaf scrolls and tendrils on a dark ground inside a stepped cartouche with stippled panels and a diamond-lattice border; lattice and an inlaid chequered panel on the other face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheckers: 32 turned wooden checkers, pale and dark; two dice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside: inlaid points with fleur tips and an inlaid knotwork roundel in each half; checker troughs along the sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: brass-toned hinges and front clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: handmade in Armenia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolding beech backgammon board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 turned wooden checkers, pale and dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo dice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrying bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale on dark:\u003c\/strong\u003e the leaf scrolls are the pale wood and the ground is dark, so the disc glows against the lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 30 cm board that travels, up to a full 60 cm board, same design on each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEverything photographed:\u003c\/strong\u003e checkers, dice and the carrying bag all appear in the listing photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat exactly is the ornament?\u003c\/strong\u003e A single round disc of scrolling leaves and tendrils in pale wood on a dark ground — the old copy said only 'carved ornaments'. The photographs show one board and the design is the same at every size; only the 30 cm board is a true travel size. Checkers, dice and the bag are photographed with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free worldwide and tracked. Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe the flat faces with a dry cloth and brush the lattice and disc gently. 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Four sizes, 30 to 60 cm square (11.8″ to 23.6″), handmade in Armenia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other face carries an inlaid chequered panel of pale and dark squares inside the same stepped frame and lattice, so the wooden backgammon set is decorated whichever side lies up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, fleur-tipped pale points run up to an inlaid knotwork roundel in each half, a trough along each rail holds the checkers, and the hinges are brass-toned. 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On this handmade Armenian backgammon set it is carved in fine relief at the centre of the lid, framed by scrolling vines and a braided border that runs the full circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirteenth-century builders had no business being that confident, and they were anyway. Open the clasps, let the bronze hinges swing back, and the full 23.6\" \/ 60 cm playing field arrives — where confidence is also the whole game, and where the player who commits to the risky point usually beats the one who does not. 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Grapevines trail across the rest of the lid, leaves and clusters standing in relief over a stippled ground, and a cut-out carry handle runs through the top edge of each half. 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″ open, 30 × 60 cm folded, handmade in Armenia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other outer face of the wooden backgammon board carries an inlaid chequered panel of pale and dark squares, with more vine leaves and grape clusters carved on either side of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, an oval is inlaid in pale wood in each half — ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆ, Ararat, a pomegranate and a bunch of grapes, turned to face its player — between pale inlaid points with arrow tips. Rope-carved handle bars with cut-out grips run along the sides. 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The 'braid' of the old title is the rope border and the interlaced rings of the disc — there is no plaited band as such.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free worldwide and tracked. Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush the disc and leaf sprays with a soft dry brush and wipe the flat faces with a dry cloth. 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Symmetrical leaf scrolls curl out on either side over diamond lattice panels, and a cut-out carry handle runs through the top edge of each half. 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″ open, 30 × 60 cm folded, handmade in Armenia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wooden backgammon board is stained a warm brown throughout. Its other outer face carries an inlaid chequered panel of pale and dark squares between two more lattice panels with the same leaf scrolls around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen, the board shows pale inlaid points with arrow tips and an interlaced pale-wood roundel in each half, with cut-out grips in the side rails and a dice recess at each corner. 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On this handmade Armenian backgammon set it is carved whole, in relief, inside a deep oval frame, with scrollwork around it and a braided border running the full circuit of the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something right about carving a rebuilt church into wood by hand. Both are slow work; both are somebody deciding that a thing is worth the years. Open the clasps, let the bronze hinges swing back, and the full 23.6\" \/ 60 cm playing field is underneath — where the stakes are pleasantly low and the rebuilding takes about four minutes. Carry this hand-carved wooden backgammon board in by its cut-out handle and put it on the table; Gyumri would approve of the priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges, clasps and a cut-out carry handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pair of dice and a carrying bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolded: 30 x 60 cm \/ 11.8 x 23.6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen playing field: 60 x 60 cm \/ 23.6 x 23.6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5 kg \/ 11 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood: solid beech, with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Church of the Holy Saviour of Gyumri carved by hand in relief inside a deep oval frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA braided border plaited right around the lid, every crossing matched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolds shut on bronze hinges and travels by its own cut-out carry handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA handmade Armenian backgammon board carrying one of Gyumri's landmarks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift With Patience In It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a family from Gyumri, or for anyone who appreciates that some things are worth waiting thirty years for. 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Surb Astvatsatsin — the Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God — stands on the main square with its dark tuff and its clustered domes, and here it is cut in relief inside a deep oval frame at the centre of this handmade Armenian backgammon set, with carved scrollwork around it and a braided border running the whole way round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe braid is worth noticing: a continuous plait, every crossing matched, all the way around the lid — the kind of patient work Gyumri built its reputation on. Open the clasps, let the bronze hinges swing back, and the full 23.6\" \/ 60 cm playing field appears underneath. Gyumri also built its reputation on long evenings and quick remarks, so the board is on solid ground there too. 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Two dice are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, dark brown stain with pale wood peaks and inlays, brass-toned hinges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: Mount Ararat with pale snow caps above Khor Virap and a winding river in a scroll cartouche, grapes and a pomegranate at the corners; vine-leaf cartouches flanking an inlaid chequered panel on the other face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheckers: 32 wooden checkers, pale and dark; two dice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry handle: cut-out grip through the top edge of both halves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside: pale inlaid points with fleur tips and an inlaid ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆ oval with Ararat, grapes and a pomegranate in each half; side grips and corner dice recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: brass-toned hinges and two front clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: handmade in Armenia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolding beech backgammon board with carry handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 wooden checkers, pale and dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo dice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnow in pale wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e the two caps of Ararat are the only untinted part of the lid, so the mountain reads first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRiver to the gate:\u003c\/strong\u003e a stream winds down through the fields to Khor Virap's church, all cut in relief.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArmenia written inside:\u003c\/strong\u003e an inlaid ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆ oval with Ararat and fruit faces each player.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo grapevines run round the whole scene?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — the old listing had vines trailing all round, but there is one bunch of grapes with a leaf at one top corner and a pomegranate at the other, with the scroll cartouche between. 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A cut-out carry handle runs through each half. 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″ open, handmade in Armenia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosed and shelved, the board shows its other face: an inlaid chequered panel of pale and dark squares between two carved vine-leaf roundels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carved backgammon set opens to inlaid fleur-tipped points with an inlaid map of Artsakh in one half and the Republic of Armenia in the other, both with their regions named, side grips, corner dice recesses and brass-toned hinges. Checkers, dice and the carrying bag are all photographed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, dark brown stain with pale wood monument and inlays, brass-toned hinges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: the We Are Our Mountains monument (Tatik and Papik) in pale wood over ԱՐՑԱԽ lettering on a cross-hatched oval, leaf scrolls, a grape bunch with vine leaf and a pomegranate roundel; vine-leaf roundels flanking an inlaid chequered panel on the other face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheckers: 32 wooden checkers, pale and dark; two dice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry handle: cut-out grip through the top edge of both halves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside: inlaid points with fleur tips, an inlaid map of Artsakh in one half and of the Republic of Armenia in the other, regions named; side grips and corner dice recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: brass-toned hinges and two front clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: handmade in Armenia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolding beech backgammon board with carry handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 wooden checkers, pale and dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo dice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrying bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo faces from the rock:\u003c\/strong\u003e the monument's elders are the only pale element on the lid, cut on a cross-hatched ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo maps inside:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artsakh in one half, the Republic of Armenia in the other, each region inlaid and named.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEverything photographed:\u003c\/strong\u003e checkers, dice and the carrying bag all appear in the listing photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the grapevines run all the way round?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — the old listing had a full vine border. There is one bunch of grapes with a leaf at the top-left corner and a pomegranate in a roundel at the top-right; the frame between them is leaf scrolls. The ԱՐՑԱԽ lettering under the monument was never mentioned before and is carved into the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free worldwide and tracked. Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush dust out of the relief and wipe the flat faces with a dry cloth. 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A cut-out carry handle runs through each half. 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″ open, handmade in Armenia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlip the carved backgammon set and the other face carries an inlaid chequered panel of pale and dark squares between two vine-leaf roundels, so it sits on a shelf either way up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen, the board repeats the coat of arms as a pale inlay in each half, between inlaid fleur-tipped points, side grips, corner dice recesses and brass-toned hinges. 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A cut-out carry handle runs through each half. 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″ open, handmade in Armenia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back is not left plain: pale and dark squares are inlaid as a chequered panel across the reverse, with a vine-leaf roundel carved on each side, so the closed board can face either way on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen, the two halves carry inlaid maps of Greater Armenia (Մեծ Հայք) and Lesser Armenia (Փոքր Հայք) with their historic provinces named, between inlaid fleur-tipped points, with side grips, corner dice recesses and brass-toned hinges. 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The 32 checkers are turned wood with a carved face, pale and dark, and brass clasps hold the board shut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″ — shaped outline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: walnut wood, oiled finish, with the stripe of the grain showing inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: lion's face in a cartouche of acanthus scrolls, stippled ground, raised moulded border, scroll bosses at the corners, shaped outline, cut-out handle at each end; line-work points and a sunflower in each half inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheckers: 32 turned wooden checkers with a carved face, pale and dark; pair of dice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry handle: cut through each end, the two meeting at the top when closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: brass hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: handmade in Armenia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolding carved walnut backgammon board with a carry handle at each end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 turned wooden checkers and a pair of dice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrying bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA face, not a scene:\u003c\/strong\u003e the lion alone in his scrolls, deep enough to shadow his own mane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles at both ends:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut through the frame, so the closed board lifts in one hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA shape of its own:\u003c\/strong\u003e the outline follows the cartouche, with a scroll boss at each corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The lion, scrolls and bosses are cut in relief into the walnut, the ground is stippled by hand, the outline is sawn to the carving, the handles are cut through the frame, and the points and sunflowers inside are scored in line work. Nothing is printed or pressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free worldwide and tracked. Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Dust the carving with a soft brush, wipe the flat wood with a dry cloth and store it closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CanarianCanary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53098192601408,"sku":"103855","price":2189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/5551\/9552\/files\/1745996837956.jpg?v=1788438512"},{"product_id":"st-mary-church-carved-backgammon-board","title":"Armenian Backgammon Set - St. Mary Church","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Backgammon Set - St. Mary Church\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmenians call these churches Surb Astvatsatsin, and nearly every town has one. That is what makes this handmade Armenian backgammon set different from the boards carved with the famous monasteries — this is not a landmark you travel to, it is the church at the end of somebody's street. It is cut in relief inside a deep oval frame at the centre of the lid, with carved scrollwork around it and a braided border running the whole way round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat braided edge is worth a second look, because it is the detail that takes the longest: a continuous plait cut by hand, every crossing matched, all the way around a 23.6\" lid without a single place to hide a mistake. Open the clasps, let the bronze hinges swing back, and the full 23.6\" \/ 60 cm playing field is waiting underneath. Carry this hand-carved wooden backgammon board in by its cut-out handle and set it down; it belongs on the sort of table where people arrive without being invited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges, clasps and a cut-out carry handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pair of dice and a carrying bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolded: 30 x 60 cm \/ 11.8 x 23.6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen playing field: 60 x 60 cm \/ 23.6 x 23.6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5 kg \/ 11 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood: solid beech, with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSt. Mary Church carved by hand in relief inside a deep oval frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA braided border plaited by hand right around the lid, every crossing matched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolds shut on bronze hinges and travels by its own cut-out carry handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA handmade Armenian backgammon board about the everyday church rather than the famous one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Feels Like Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every Armenian gift has to be a mountain or a coat of arms. Sometimes it should be the church people actually got married in — and a board to keep the family at the table afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CanarianCanary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53098192830784,"sku":"103848","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/5551\/9552\/files\/1745996415654.jpg?v=1788438516"},{"product_id":"saint-grigor-narekatsi-carved-backgammon-board","title":"Armenian Backgammon Set - Saint Grigor Narekatsi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Backgammon Set - Saint Grigor Narekatsi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thousand years ago a monk sat in a monastery on the shore of Lake Van and wrote a book of prayers so honest that Armenians have kept a copy in the house ever since — under pillows, beside sickbeds, passed between generations without much explanation. This handmade Armenian backgammon set is carved in tribute to him: his monastery cut in relief inside a deep oval frame at the centre of the lid, with carved scrollwork opening out around it to the border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrigor Narekatsi is the rare saint people speak about softly rather than proudly. His Book of Lamentations is not triumphant; it is a man arguing with himself and hoping to be heard, which is probably why it has lasted. Open the clasps, let the bronze hinges swing back, and the full 23.6\" \/ 60 cm playing field is underneath — and nardi, at its best, is also two people talking honestly for hours while pretending to concentrate on something else. Carry this hand-carved wooden backgammon board in by its cut-out handle and set it down where the conversation is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges, clasps and a cut-out carry handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pair of dice and a carrying bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolded: 30 x 60 cm \/ 11.8 x 23.6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen playing field: 60 x 60 cm \/ 23.6 x 23.6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5 kg \/ 11 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood: solid beech, with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved in tribute to Grigor Narekatsi, the 10th-century monk and poet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis monastery cut by hand in relief inside a deep oval frame, scrollwork to the border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolds shut on bronze hinges and travels by its own cut-out carry handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA handmade Armenian backgammon board with one of the country's quietest, best-loved names on it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift With Something Behind It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the household where the Narek still sits on a shelf, and for the one that has only heard of it. 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On the other outer face of the wooden backgammon board a chequered panel sits between a grape bunch and a pear branch, each in its own panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, two incised maps face each other — the historic provinces of Armenia on one half, the regions of today's republic on the other, every name lettered in Armenian — with incised points, a rope-carved handle bar at each side and dice recesses in the corners. 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A cut-out carry handle runs through each half. 60 × 60 cm, handmade in Armenia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carving is all in one dark tone, the scenes raised on a fine cross-hatched ground, and the reverse of the carved backgammon set is finished with an inlaid chequered panel between two leaf-scroll cartouches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen, the halves carry inlaid maps of Artsakh and of the Republic of Armenia, each with its regions named, between inlaid fleur-tipped points, with side grips, corner dice recesses and brass-toned hinges. 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There is no pale-wood inlay on the lid; the contrast is all relief on a cross-hatched ground. The maps inlaid inside were never mentioned before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free worldwide and tracked. Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush the relief with a soft dry brush and wipe the flat faces with a dry cloth. 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The other outer face of the wooden backgammon board is a chequered panel between a grape bunch and a pear branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, each half carries an incised roundel with Ararat, a pomegranate, grapes and the word Հայաստան in a scrolled ring, beside incised points with arrow tips, a rope-carved handle bar at each side and corner dice recesses. Thirty-two turned wooden checkers, a pair of dice and a carrying bag come with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: walnut wood, natural finish, brass hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: Geghard Monastery with Armenian lettering and cliffs in an oval, grapes, vine leaves and pears round the frame; chequered panel between grape and pear panels on the other face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheckers: 32 turned wooden checkers, dark and pale; dice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry handle: cut-out grip with a rope-carved bar through the top edge of both halves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside: incised points with arrow tips and an Armenia roundel with Ararat, pomegranate and grapes in each half; corner dice recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: brass hinges and two side clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: handmade in Armenia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolding walnut backgammon board with carry handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 turned wooden checkers, dark and pale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrying bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLettered, not guessed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Գեղարդ is cut under the church, so the monastery names itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe cliff:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geghard's rock face carved behind the dome, as it stands in the gorge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArmenia inside too:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ararat, pomegranate and grapes in a roundel on each half of the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich monastery is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e Geghard, east of Yerevan — the Armenian lettering under the church says so, and the rock wall behind the dome is the gorge it is cut into. The building, cliffs and fruit are carved in relief over a stippled ground; the roundels and points inside are incised lines in the walnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free worldwide and tracked. Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush the relief with a soft dry brush and wipe the flat walnut with a dry cloth. 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Scrollwork fills the corners and beaded and rope mouldings frame each face. 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″ open, walnut, handmade in Armenia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the wooden backgammon set carved on every surface it has: the letters are cut so deep they throw their own shadow, the arms and the mountain sit in rope-ringed rounds with leafy scrolls between them, the rims are beaded and twisted, and even the side edges of the board carry a running band of carved scrolls. Small brass clasps hold the two halves shut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the walnut is left plain and figured: a lined round with a many-petalled centre in each half, points drawn as looped arrow outlines, arched scallops at the ends and a trough beneath them where the checkers and dice go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: walnut wood, oiled finish, with the figure of the grain showing inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: the Armenian alphabet in high relief inside an arched rope frame on one face; coat of arms of Armenia and Mount Ararat in rope-ringed rounds on the other; scrollwork corners, beaded and rope mouldings, a scroll band on the side edges; looped-outline points, a lined round in each half and arched scallops inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheckers: 32 wooden checkers, pale and dark; pair of dice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: brass hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: handmade in Armenia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolding carved walnut backgammon board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 wooden checkers and a pair of dice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrying bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLetters you can read with a fingertip:\u003c\/strong\u003e each one carved clear of the ground, in order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo faces, three symbols:\u003c\/strong\u003e the alphabet on one side, the arms and Ararat on the other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalnut inside:\u003c\/strong\u003e figured wood, looped points and a lined round in each half.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is — every letter, the eagle and lion, the mountain and the scrolls are relief left standing when the walnut round them was cut back and stippled, on both faces and the side edges, and the field inside is scored into the wood rather than printed on it. No pressing, no applied parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free worldwide and tracked. Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Dust the carving with a soft brush, wipe the flat wood with a dry cloth and store it closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CanarianCanary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53098193256768,"sku":"103311","price":1659.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/5551\/9552\/files\/1744626088157.jpg?v=1788438528"},{"product_id":"map-of-armenia-carved-backgammon-board","title":"Map of Armenia Backgammon Set with Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMap of Armenia Backgammon Set with Handle — Handmade in Armenia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmenia's outline, cut in pale wood with its regions drawn in, fills the rope-rimmed oval at the centre of this Armenian backgammon set, with broad leaf scrolls carved on either side across a cross-hatched ground and a rope-and-leaf border round the lid. A cut-out carry handle runs through each half. 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ open, handmade in Armenia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn it over and the reverse is a playing surface of its own: a chequered panel inlaid in pale and dark squares, held between two leaf-scroll cartouches carved on the same cross-hatched ground as the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the map returns as pale inlay with every region named in Armenian, one in each half between drop-shaped inlaid points, with side grips, corner dice recesses and brass-toned hinges. 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