beautiful backgammon

Despite its fearsome form, the Basuki dragon symbolizes safety and protection for people. Ketut Sandi carves this naga (dragon) in low relief to guard a backgammon set. He transforms sono wood and cempaka wood into the board. The playing pieces are carved of clove wood.

Backgammon may be the world's oldest board game. Invented in Mesopotamia, there is evidence of it being played in ancient Egypt, Rome, China, Japan, and England. Over the millennia it evolved into today's simple but multilayered game of tiles and strategy. Made by artisans in Lebanon, this game board is handcrafted using hundreds of tiny pieces--called tesserae--of inlaid walnut, olive, lemon, apricot, and rosewood. As each piece is handcrafted, exact colors and patterns of the inlay may vary. Can also play chess and checkers on the reverse of the folding case. Backgammon and checker pieces included.

Balinese artisan Ketut Sandi brings us this beautiful backgammon set made entirely of cempaka wood. This traditional board game is designed for two players and has all the necessary pieces to spend a fun morning or afternoon with friends or family. May the luckiest player win!

Ketut Sandi of Bali designs a backgammon set handcrafted out of beautiful cempaka wood. The exterior of the carrying case, which opens into the game board, is carved with a lovely floral motif, and has a handle for easy carrying and a latch to keep the case closed. The interior lays flat and displays a backgammon game board, and includes the playing pieces and dice.