Georgian Backgammon Set - King Vakhtang Gorgasali
$259.00
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Georgian Backgammon Set - King Vakhtang Gorgasali
$259.00
Sale price
$259.00
Regular price
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Georgian Backgammon Set - King Vakhtang Gorgasali
Look past the horse for a second and notice what is behind him. The king rides across the lid of this handmade Georgian backgammon set in deep relief inside a carved oval frame — and at his back stands a fortress, which is the part of the story people usually skip. Vakhtang Gorgasali is remembered for founding Tbilisi, but founding a city in the fifth century mostly meant deciding where the walls went and then holding them. Carved scrollwork opens out around the frame to the border of the board.
Georgians called him Gorgasali — wolf-head — after the helmet he wore into battle, and it is a fair warning to whoever sits down opposite you. Backgammon is a game about walls too: you build your points, you hold the line, and you make the other player try to get past it. Open the clasps, let the bronze hinges swing back, and the full 23.6" / 60 cm playing field is there for exactly that argument. This carved wooden backgammon board travels by its own cut-out handle, so the fortress comes with you.
What's Included
- Backgammon board with bronze hinges, clasps and a cut-out carry handle
- 32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood
- A pair of dice and a carrying bag
Specifications
- Folded: 30 x 60 cm / 11.8 x 23.6"
- Open playing field: 60 x 60 cm / 23.6 x 23.6"
- Weight: 5 kg / 11 lb
- Wood: solid beech, with bronze hinges and clasps
- Entirely handmade
Why It Stands Out
- King Vakhtang Gorgasali on horseback before his fortress, carved by hand in deep relief
- Set in a carved oval frame with scrollwork running to the border
- Folds shut on bronze hinges and travels by its own cut-out carry handle
- A handmade Georgian backgammon board built around the man who started Tbilisi
A Gift For a Tbilisi Household
Give it to someone who calls that city home, or to the friend who talks about it until you agree to visit. The king has been watching over the place for fifteen hundred years; supervising your backgammon is a light shift by comparison.
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Natural wood
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Frequently asked questions
What products do you make?
Handmade luxury chess sets, backgammon boards, and chess tables hand-crafted in Armenia
Are your products handmade?
Yes, each item is handcrafted by skilled Armenian artisans using premium wood and traditional techniques.
Do you ship worldwide from Armenia?
Yes, we ship worldwide from Armenia with secure packaging and tracked delivery. We prepare each piece in 1–3 business days. Made-to-order or engraved pieces take 1–2 weeks. Then standard delivery takes about 5–8 business days to the US and Canada, 3–8 to Europe and the UK, 6–14 to Australia and New Zealand, and 5–20 to the rest of the world.
What is your return policy?
You can return any order within 30 days of delivery, for any reason, worldwide. Faulty or damaged items return free; for change-of-mind returns the item must be unused in its original packaging and you cover return shipping. EU and UK customers also have a 14-day statutory withdrawal right.
Do you accept custom orders?
Yes, selected custom designs may be available upon request
What materials do you use?
We use high-quality natural wood and premium finishing materials designed for durability and aesthetics
Is payment secure?
Yes, all payments are processed through secure and trusted payment systems
