Red walnut backgammon set

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Discover a timeless game enjoyed for thousands of years with this beautiful handmade backgammon set. An exquisite example of traditional marquetry design, the elegant set has been meticulously crafted by hand by skilled artisans. A playing field made from premium red oak, known for its strength and beautiful grain patterns, is complemented by walnut and oak points. The exterior is made from beautiful, durable American walnut. The travel-size set closes to contain the pieces, a perfect portable piece ready to open and play on the move.

 

Dating back at least 5,000 years, backgammon is one of the oldest games in the world, thought to have originated in Mesopotamia, now Iraq. The game is deeply woven into Turkish social life, enjoyed at family gatherings and in traditional coffee houses to the present day.

Dimensions

20 x 12cm (7.87 x 4.72in); weight 80g

Composition

Playing field: red oak with walnut & oak points; exterior: american walnut

Colour

Brown

Red

Product code

173398

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