Backgammon Sets

Nardi, the way it has always been made here.

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Ararat and Khor Virap backgammon set closed, carved monastery on a hill before twin peaks with pale wood snow, wavy edgeBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid flower-stamped chequered panel between two fan-shaped scrolled brackets

Armenian Backgammon Set with Ararat & Khor Virap Carving

$259.00
Armenian backgammon set closed, carved interlace roundel and fleur-tipped scroll brackets in the corners of the lidBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and medium chequered panel with carved scroll brackets in the corners

Carved Interlace Roundel Armenian Backgammon Set with Corner Scrolls

$239.00
Carved Armenian backgammon board propped open with an interlaced knot disc on a smooth lid inside a knotwork borderKnotwork backgammon set closed, the carved interlace disc and unbroken knot border on the lid

Knotwork Disc and Border Backgammon Set

$329.00
Closed walnut backgammon board carved with the twin peaks of Ararat over Khor Virap monastery, framed by leafy branchesClosed walnut backgammon board showing the chequered panel with flower squares between fan-tailed bird scrolls

Ararat and Khor Virap Landscape Walnut Backgammon Set

$429.00
Eagle head backgammon set closed, carved eagle in profile in a rope-rimmed roundel between two lattice-filled ovalsBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid flower-stamped chequered panel between two rope-rimmed lattice ovals

Eagle Head Backgammon Set with Lattice Ovals

$259.00
Swooping eagle backgammon set closed, carved spread-wing eagle in a rope-rimmed roundel between leaf scrolls, wavy edgeBackgammon board on its reverse, incised flower-stamped chequered panel between two fan-shaped scrolled brackets

Swooping Eagle Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$259.00
Grand flower Armenian backgammon set closed, deep-carved flower with palmettes in a rope ring between lattice panelsCarved Armenian backgammon set closed on its knot face, interlaced knot in a rope ring with lattice panels

Grand Flower and Knot Armenian Backgammon Set Carved on Both Faces

$789.00
Classic wooden backgammon set closed, plain dark-stained lid with the grain showing, straight edges and small claspsBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid chequered panel of pale and dark squares on plain dark wood

Classic Plain Backgammon Set with Inlaid Chequered Reverse

$239.00
Scorpion backgammon set closed, scorpion with arched tail in a leaf-chain roundel with leaf sprays on a wavy-edged lidBackgammon board on its reverse, chequered panel with stamped florets between two stippled scroll brackets

Striking Scorpion Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$189.00
Horse backgammon set closed, galloping horse in a leaf-chain roundel with leaf sprays on a wavy-edged carved lidBackgammon board on its reverse, chequered panel with stamped florets between two stippled scroll brackets

Galloping Horse Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$249.00
Ship backgammon set closed, three-masted ship under full sail in a roundel with acanthus leaf scrolls on a wavy-edged lidBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and medium chequered panel between carved acanthus leaf scrolls

Tall Ship and Anchors Backgammon Set with Acanthus Scrolls

$249.00
Spider backgammon set closed, spider on an incised web in a leaf-chain roundel with leaf sprays on a wavy-edged lidBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between two stippled scroll brackets

Spider on Its Web Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$239.00
Tiger backgammon set closed, snarling tiger's head in profile in a leaf-chain roundel with leaf sprays on a wavy-edged lidBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between two stippled scroll brackets

Snarling Tiger Head Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$249.00
Tigran the Great backgammon set propped open, crowned profile in a rope-rimmed roundel between leaf scrolls, wavy edgeTigran the Great backgammon set closed and seen from the side, carved profile roundel and rope-and-leaf border

Tigran the Great Profile Backgammon Set with Historic Maps

$279.00
Bull backgammon set closed, walking bull in a leaf-chain roundel with leaf sprays on a wavy-edged carved lidBackgammon board on its reverse, chequered panel with stamped florets between two stippled scroll brackets

Walking Bull Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$249.00
Lion backgammon set closed, pale natural-wood lion striding in a leaf-chain roundel with dark acanthus scrolls, wavy lidBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and medium chequered panel between carved acanthus leaf scrolls

Pale Striding Lion Backgammon Set with Acanthus Scrolls

$229.00
Acanthus star backgammon set closed, the leafy star in its beaded ring carved among scrolls on the shaped walnut lidBackgammon board open to the walnut field inside with scored points, a flower in each half and brass hinges

Luxury Acanthus Star Backgammon Set Carved in Walnut

$1,299.00
Hayastan Armenian backgammon set closed, Ararat and Khor Virap carved above the word HAYASTAN in Armenian lettersClosed backgammon board from the other side showing two carved birds either side of a lattice-bordered panel

Luxury Hayastan Armenian Backgammon Set with Ararat and Khor Virap

$1,379.00
Armenian eternity sign carved backgammon set closed, spinning rays in a roundel on a basket-weave lid with palmette cornersClosed backgammon board showing the chequered panel between two small eternity-sign roundels on basket weave

Armenian Eternity Sign Carved Backgammon Set with Basket Weave

$619.00
Armenian knotwork border backgammon set closed, interlace roundel on a smooth panel with corner palmettes in pale walnutPale walnut backgammon board open flat with incised palmette-tipped points and a floral disc in each half

Armenian Knotwork Border Backgammon Set with Interlace Roundel

$749.00
Carved Armenian backgammon set closed, interlaced star in a roundel between arched bands and lattice lunettesClosed carved backgammon board showing the lettered chequered panel between arches on the other face

Interlaced Star in Carved Arches Armenian Backgammon Set

$469.00
Armenian interlace carved walnut backgammon set closed, vine roundel, basket-weave panels and knotwork borderArmenian interlace backgammon set closed from the other end, corner palmettes and plaited border in dark walnut

Armenian Interlace Carved Backgammon Set in Walnut

$939.00
Carved Armenian backgammon set closed, coat of arms in a roundel between arched bands and lattice lunettesClosed carved backgammon board showing the lettered chequered panel between arches on the other face

Coat of Arms in Carved Arches Armenian Backgammon Set

$469.00
Carved walnut backgammon set closed, eight-pointed star roundel with four wolf-head roundels and leaf scrollsCarved walnut backgammon set closed, snarling wolf head roundel with four eight-pointed star roundels

Wolf and Eight-Pointed Star Backgammon Set in Walnut

$949.00
Garni Temple backgammon set closed, colonnaded temple on its steps in a rope-rimmed roundel between leaf scrolls, handleBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid chequered panel between two carved leaf-and-grape cartouches, carry handle

Garni Temple Backgammon Set with Armenia Inlays

$279.00
Saint Hripsime backgammon set closed, church behind its precinct wall in a rope-rimmed roundel between leaf scrolls, handleBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid chequered panel between two carved leaf-and-grape cartouches, carry handle

Saint Hripsime Backgammon Set with Church Gateway

$279.00
Closed Armenian backgammon board carved with Etchmiadzin Cathedral, its name in Armenian letters and two coat-of-arms emblemsClosed backgammon board showing the chequered panel between two cast-metal coat-of-arms emblems on the other face

Etchmiadzin Cathedral Armenian Backgammon Set with Handle

$439.00
Armenian plaited knot backgammon set closed, carved interlace disc in a rope-rimmed roundel between leaf scrollsBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between two carved leaf-and-grape cartouches

Armenian Plaited Knot Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$259.00
Saint Gayane Church backgammon set closed, three-arched porch and dome in a roundel among leaf scrolls, wavy edgeBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid chequered panel between carved leaf-and-grape scrolls, wavy edge

Saint Gayane Church Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$269.00
Noravank Monastery backgammon set closed, carved church with facade stairs in a roundel among leaf-and-grape scrollsBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between two carved leaf-and-grape scrolls

Noravank Monastery Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$259.00
Garni Temple backgammon set closed, carved columned temple in a rope-rimmed roundel among leaf-and-grape scrollsBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between two carved leaf-and-grape scrolls

Garni Temple Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$259.00
Mount Ararat backgammon set closed, twin peaks in pale wood over a walled hilltop monastery and a road in perspectiveBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between two fan-shaped scrolled brackets

Mount Ararat Backgammon Set with Walled Monastery View

$259.00
Armenian coat of arms backgammon set propped open, eagle and lion arms in a rope-rimmed roundel among leaf scrollsBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid chequered panel between carved leaf-and-grape scrolls, wavy edge

Armenian Coat of Arms Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$279.00
Armenian knotwork backgammon set 50 cm standing on edge, carved interlace roundel between leaf scrolls, straight edgeBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between two carved leaf-and-grape cartouches

Armenian Knotwork Backgammon Set 50 cm with Leaf Scrolls

$259.00
Tatev Monastery backgammon set standing on edge, carved domed church in a rope-rimmed roundel between leaf scrollsBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between two carved leaf-and-grape cartouches

Tatev Monastery Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$259.00
Vahanavank Monastery backgammon set standing on edge, carved church in a rope-rimmed roundel between leaf scrollsBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between two carved leaf-and-grape cartouches

Vahanavank Monastery Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$259.00
Eight-pointed star backgammon set standing half open, the star in its meander ring with acanthus scrolls on the walnut lidClosed walnut backgammon board showing the chequered star panel between carved scrolls on the other face

Eight-Pointed Star and Meander Backgammon Set in Walnut

$869.00
Carved wooden backgammon set standing half open, two wolves among fir trees in a scroll frameClosed carved backgammon board showing the chequered panel between scrollwork on the other face

Two Wolves Among Firs Backgammon Set with Carved Scroll Frame

$499.00
Carved wooden backgammon set standing half open, lion pride scene inside a deep scroll frameLion pride backgammon set laid flat, carved scene above and the chequered face below

Lion Pride Backgammon Set with Carved Scroll Frame

$499.00
Crown and octagon backgammon set standing half open, the crown in its shield cartouche carved among acanthus scrollsClosed backgammon board from the other side showing the eight-point star in an octagon carved among scrolls

Luxury Crown and Octagon Star Backgammon Set with Carved Scrolls

$1,599.00
Four-point knot carved backgammon set standing half open, the interlaced knot roundel on the lattice lidClosed backgammon board showing the chequered panel between lattice panels on the other face

Four-Point Knot Carved Backgammon Set with Lattice Ground

$719.00
Six-arm leaf star backgammon set standing on edge, carved star roundel between leaf scrolls, rope border, wavy edgeBackgammon board on its reverse, inlaid pale and dark chequered panel between two carved leaf-and-grape cartouches

Six-Arm Leaf Star Backgammon Set with Scrolls

$259.00
Carved backgammon board propped open on its peacock face, a perched peacock with hanging tail in an oval, carry handleCarved backgammon board closed on its sun face, a rayed sun in a rope-bordered oval between acanthus scrolls, carry handle

Peacock and Sun Two-Face Backgammon Set with Handle

$349.00
Carved wooden backgammon set standing half open, maned lion on a rock between leaf scrollsClosed carved backgammon board angled to show the standing lion with raised tail along the lid

Lion on a Rock Backgammon Set with Carved Leaf Scrolls

$469.00
David of Sassoun backgammon set standing half open, carved horseman face with grapes and pomegranatesClosed carved backgammon board showing the crowned archer drawing his bow on the other face

David of Sassoun and the Archer Armenian Backgammon Set

$549.00
Carved Armenian backgammon board propped open with a wheel of leaf scrolls, whorl panels and a scroll borderScroll wheel backgammon set on its reverse, inlaid chequered panel with four-petal cuts between carved whorl panels

Scroll Wheel and Whorls Backgammon Set

$359.00
Carved wooden backgammon set closed, swooping eagle with spread wings on a lattice ground between leaf scrollsClosed carved backgammon board showing the chequered panel between shell scrolls on the other face

Swooping Eagle Backgammon Set with Carved Leaf Scrolls

$469.00
Carved wooden backgammon set standing half open, stag's head with spread antlers on a lattice groundClosed carved backgammon board showing the chequered panel between shell scrolls on the other face

Stag Head with Spread Antlers Backgammon Set, Carved

$469.00

About this collection

Nardi, the way it has always been made here. Every board is carved and finished by hand, so the grain and the cut belong to that board alone.

Browse by style: Armenian, hand-carved, walnut, luxury, epoxy resin and boards with a handle. For furniture, see the backgammon tables.

Frequently asked questions

What is your return policy?

You have 30 days from delivery to ask for a return. Email us first at ccanarian@gmail.com and we will send the return details. If something arrives damaged, faulty or wrong, send us a few photos and we will make it right at our cost.
Can I ask about a piece before I buy?

Of course. Message or call us on WhatsApp at +374 41 777 882, or email ccanarian@gmail.com. We are happy to send more photos and help you choose the right size.
When will I get my order?

Every piece is handmade, so we prepare and send each order within 1 to 2 weeks. Delivery then takes about 3 to 7 business days to Europe, 4 to 9 to the US and Canada, and 5 to 12 to the rest of the world. You get a tracking number by email as soon as it ships.
Where are your pieces made?

In Armenia. Every chess set and backgammon board is made by hand by craftsmen in and around Yerevan, and we ship it to you from there.
How much does shipping cost?

Nothing for the United States, Canada, Europe, the UK and the Middle East: shipping is free and tracked. Other regions pay a flat $100. Import duties or taxes in your country, if any, are paid on delivery.