Tree of Life Blue Epoxy Backgammon Set in Walnut

Tree of Life Blue Epoxy Backgammon Set in Walnut — Handmade in Armenia

Blue branches spread from a blue pool at the corner across each outer face of this backgammon set, the whole tree of life cut into the walnut and filled with deep blue epoxy inside a thin blue border line. 60 × 60 cm / 23.6″ × 23.6″ open, 30 × 60 cm / 11.8″ × 23.6″ closed, handmade in Armenia.

The lid and the base of the wooden backgammon board each carry their own tree, mirror images that meet at the hinge, with the resin ground flush so the surface is one smooth plane. Inside, the walnut field is incised with lattice points, a ringed disc in each half and a scroll border, with carved scalloped rails at the ends and a long recess in each corner for the dice.

Inside the case go the wooden checkers, half dark and half pale, with a pair of dice; hinges are brass and a clasp on each side holds the lid down.

Specifications

• Size open: 60 × 60 cm / 23.6″ × 23.6″
• Size folded: 60 × 30 cm / 23.6″ × 11.8″
• Material: walnut wood with blue epoxy inlay, brass hinges and clasps
• Decoration: tree of life in blue epoxy with a blue border line on both outer faces; incised lattice points, ringed discs and a scroll border inside; carved scalloped rails
• Checkers: 32 wooden checkers, dark and pale; dice
• Hardware: brass hinges and two side clasps
• Craftsmanship: handmade in Armenia

What's Included

• Folding walnut backgammon board
• 32 wooden checkers, dark and pale
• Dice

Why You'll Love It

• Blue against walnut: the one cool colour on the board, and it holds the eye.
• Two trees: one on the lid, one on the base, meeting at the hinge.
• Flush to the touch: epoxy ground level with the wood, nothing raised.

Good to Know Before You Buy

Is the tree painted? No — the branches and the border line are cut into the walnut and the blue epoxy is poured in and ground level, so the tree is part of the surface. The points and discs inside are incised lines, not print.

What about shipping and returns? Shipping is free worldwide and tracked. Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.

How do I look after it? Wipe the epoxy and walnut with a soft dry cloth and keep the board out of strong sun. Store it closed with the checkers inside.

Also known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.