Luxury Twin Dragons Backgammon Set Carved in Walnut

Luxury Twin Dragons Backgammon Set Carved in Walnut — Handmade in Armenia

Discover a luxury backgammon set with a twin dragon design — two winged, scaled dragons carved in deep relief either side of a crested shield, across a 23.6″ / 60 cm walnut board handmade in Armenia.

Open it and you have a plain walnut playing field, brass clasps and the click of wooden checkers — a carved backgammon set that is as good to play on as it is to look at.

Thirty-two wooden checkers, a dice set and a carrying bag are in the box, so the first game can start the evening it arrives.

Specifications

• Size open: 60 × 60 cm / 23.6″ × 23.6″ — shaped outline, the dragons standing proud of the edge
• Material: walnut wood, oiled finish, with the stripe of the grain showing inside
• Carving: twin winged dragons with coiled scaled tails, shield with a cross, plumed helmet, crossed halberds and ribbons on a stippled ground, shaped outline; line-work points and a flower in each half inside
• Checkers: 32 wooden checkers, pale and dark; a dice set
• Size folded: 60 × 30 cm / 23.6″ × 11.8″
• Hardware: brass hinges and clasps
• Craftsmanship: handmade in Armenia

What's Included

• Folding carved walnut backgammon board
• 32 wooden checkers and a dice set
• Carrying bag

Why You'll Love It

• Dragons in the round: wings, scales and coils carved deep enough to hold their own shadow.
• A shape, not a rectangle: the outline follows the carving, so the beasts stand above the edge.
• Walnut inside: the stripe of the wood carries the field, with the points and flowers cut in line work.

Good to Know Before You Buy

Is the carving real? Yes. The dragons, shield, helmet and halberds are cut in relief into the walnut, the ground behind them is stippled by hand, the outline is sawn to the carving, and the points and flowers inside are cut in line work. Nothing is printed or pressed.

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? 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.

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