These inlaid backgammon sets are unrivaled in design, style, craftsmanship and radiate emotion. They are handcrafted with the method of marquetry. Marquetry is the art of creating inlaid images or pictures with wood veneers. The process that started in ancient Egypt, became most popular in France in the late 16th century.
Matching and stitching the veneer pieces is real art. People endowed with elegance create a veneer surface by composing smaller pieces in a way that aesthetically ties the colors and. . .
These inlaid backgammon sets are unrivaled in design, style, craftsmanship and radiate emotion. They are handcrafted with the method of marquetry. Marquetry is the art of creating inlaid images or pictures with wood veneers. The process that started in ancient Egypt, became most popular in France in the late 16th century.
Matching and stitching the veneer pieces is real art. People endowed with elegance create a veneer surface by composing smaller pieces in a way that aesthetically ties the colors and the design of the veins of the wood. (E.g. a common way is when the pieces are placed opposite like the pages of an open book).
The traditional Greek backgammon is made of high quality insert hardwood, such as walnut, mahogany, olive wood, oak etc. The various species of woods based on their color, figure and grain gives the result of beautiful patterns. For this reason their selection is made by people with deep knowledge and a trained eye. Mainly natural veneer is used, so that each backgammon is as unique as each tree and emits a special feeling during the game.
