This beautiful backgammon is an object to admire, made from Wenge, Mahogany & Walnut with pearl elements.
Walnut natural burl is a valuable wood for woodworkers and artists who enjoy working with such a unique and uncommon wood. The playing field looks irresistible due to the inlaid pearl elements which are a popular jewelry element because of its iridescent appearance.
Each backgammon is a unique product of nature and results in an absolutely one-of-a-kind piece.
This backgammon is handmade in Greece using the art of marquetry (also spelled as marqueterie) - which is the art and craft of applying pieces of veneer to a structure to form decorative patterns and designs. The pearl elements are in the interior showing off the central game theme.
The skilful workers use this method in order to create the inside design of the backgammon.
Dimensions: 48 x 30 (length x width)
It includes 30 mother of pearl checkers (15 brown and 15 white), 4 dice, 1 doubling cube and 2 Wooden dice cups