{"title":"Armenian Backgammon Sets","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery Armenian backgammon set in this collection is hand-carved in Yerevan by master woodcarver \u003cstrong\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of Armenia's finest craftsmen working today. From Mount Ararat silhouettes and ancient Khachkar cross-stone patterns to pomegranate motifs and Armenian alphabet engravings, each board is a piece of living heritage you can actually play on. Solid walnut, beech, and oak. Built to last generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/backgammon-sets\"\u003ehandmade backgammon sets\u003c\/a\u003e, explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/epoxy-backgammon-boards\"\u003eepoxy resin backgammon boards\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Worldwide shipping from Armenia.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"noah-backgammon-with-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline","title":"Luxury Noah's Ark Walnut Backgammon Set with Ararat Outline, Two-Sided","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLuxury Noah's Ark Walnut Backgammon Set with Ararat Outline, Two-Sided by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoah's Ark told on both covers — the family leaving the Ark on one, Noah's offering at the altar on the other — in deep relief on walnut, under Ararat's peaks left in pale sapwood. This is the 60 cm \/ 23.6″ luxury Armenian wooden backgammon set made by Hrachya Ohanyan, Ararat outline, two-sided. Handmade in walnut and hornbeam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board for the church committee's gift, and the collector who wants the top of the maker's range. On the first cover Noah stands with his arm raised as his family steps onto dry ground, the animals moving out below and a dove overhead; on the second he stands at the altar he built, the family kneeling round it, birds circling. Rococo scrolls filled with basket weave frame both, and a beaded border runs the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, pale hornbeam is let into the walnut for the points and the petal-wheel discs, with a stamped brass hinge on the bar, and there is no chequerboard — the back is the second scene. The Ark itself is carved small on the pale shoulder of the mountain, where the water left it. For the fiftieth anniversary, the church's centenary, and the collector who buys one board in a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: walnut wood, natural colour, the peaks of Ararat in the pale sapwood; hornbeam inlay inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: two scenes in deep relief on smooth walnut — Noah and his family leaving the Ark with the animals and a dove on the first cover, Noah's offering at the altar with the family kneeling and birds circling on the second — each inside a frame of rococo scrolls filled with basket weave, with a beaded border round the rim; the twin peaks of Mount Ararat in pale sapwood carved with snow ridges on the top edge, the Ark carved small on the mountain's shoulder; pale hornbeam points with fleur-de-lys tips and petal-wheel discs inlaid inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Ararat — the twin peaks of Mount Ararat along the top edge, over a scrolled body with curled corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: brass hinge stamped with the maker's mark, cast-bronze clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: entirely handmade by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved walnut backgammon board with hornbeam inlay, a scene on each cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 beech and walnut checkers with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set cut from billiard balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo scenes, one story:\u003c\/strong\u003e the descent on one cover and the offering on the other — Genesis carried on round the board, with the Ark itself carved small on the mountain's shoulder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnow from the tree itself:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ararat's peaks are the walnut's own pale sapwood, chosen so the summit rises in a second colour without a drop of stain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it theirs:\u003c\/strong\u003e add a name or a date at checkout to mark a birthday, a retirement or years of games together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre both covers really carved?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Both scenes are deep relief cut into the walnut — figures, animals, altar and birds standing proud of a smooth ground — with the basket-weave scrolls and the beaded border carved around them and Ararat's ridges cut into the top edge in the pale sapwood. The only inlay is inside, where hornbeam is let into the walnut for the points and discs. Nothing is printed or applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the Noah board with the dove checkers?\u003c\/strong\u003e That board carries the descent on one cover and a basket-weave chequerboard on the other, and comes with the maker's cast-dove checkers. This one gives the second cover to the altar scene instead — two carved scenes, plain beech and walnut checkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and store it closed in its carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine woodcraft in 1985 and founded his workshop in Yerevan in 2010. This board belongs to his collection of wooden backgammon sets, each one made by hand by the craftspeople of that workshop. Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan's story\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003ebackgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42618847199334,"sku":"12102","price":12650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/1_365_1.jpg?v=1783079413"},{"product_id":"backgammon-set-armenian-pomegranate-tree-of-life","title":"Pomegranate Tree of Life Armenian Backgammon Set, Three Sizes","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePomegranate Tree of Life Armenian Backgammon Set, Three Sizes by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tree of Life, hung with pomegranates: a pale beech tree on a dark stained disc, ringed with rope-and-bead, honeycomb stipple and lattice round it. This is the Armenian wooden backgammon set made by Hrachya Ohanyan in three sizes, 40, 50 or 60 cm \/ 15.7″ to 23.6″, classic outline. Beech, 32 checkers, a dice set and a branded case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e A wedding, housewarming or Christmas gift for an Armenian family, a father or a husband. Pomegranate Tree of Life in three sizes: 40 cm for travel, 50 cm, or 60 cm full size. Engraving available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board for the wedding table, the new house and the family that wants the size that fits the room — three sizes, one listing. The tree is the wood itself: the disc is stained dark round it, and the trunk, every curling branch, leaf and small crowned pomegranate is left the cream of the beech, so the picture has no relief to catch dust and reads across a room. Cusped panels of honeycomb stipple, diamond lattice and rope borders carry the carving to the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen, the game is cut into the beech: points alternating pale and dark under fleur-de-lys tips, a wheel ornament in a scrolled ring on each half, the maker's stamped brass hinge on the bar; the back carries a chequerboard of pale and stained squares between two eternity whirls. For the couple choosing their first board, the diaspora parcel, and the player who wants the fruit of Armenia on the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: three sizes, 40 × 40 cm, 50 × 50 cm or 60 × 60 cm (15.7″, 19.6″ or 23.6″ square) — choose above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: half the width, from 40 × 20 cm \/ 15.7″ × 7.9″ to 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, stained dark brown and varnished, the tree and the pale points left bare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: a pomegranate tree — trunk, curling branches, leaves and crowned fruit — left in the bare beech on a dark stained disc inside a rope-and-bead ring; cusped panels of chip-carved honeycomb stipple, diamond lattice and rope-and-bead borders to the rim; a chequerboard of pale and stained squares between two eternity whirls on the back; points alternating pale and dark with fleur-de-lys tips and wheel ornaments in scrolled rings inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Classic — a square frame with a moulded rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: brass hinge stamped with the maker's mark, cast-bronze clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: entirely handmade by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved backgammon board with the pomegranate tree lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 beech and walnut checkers with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set cut from billiard balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree sizes, one lid:\u003c\/strong\u003e the travel board, the medium and the full-size board share the same carved lid and the same inside — choose the size above and nothing changes but the scale of the checkers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale on dark, no paint:\u003c\/strong\u003e the tree is the beech itself showing through the stain — cream trunk, branches and crowned pomegranates on a dark disc — so it reads across the room and never needs touching up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it theirs:\u003c\/strong\u003e add a name or a date at checkout to mark a birthday, a retirement or years of games together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the tree carved in relief?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it is flat and two-tone. The disc is stained dark and the tree is the bare beech left inside it, so it is smooth to the touch with nothing to chip. The ring, the honeycomb panels, the lattice and the rope borders round it are carved into the lid, and inside, the points and wheel ornaments are cut into the beech before the varnish goes on. Nothing is printed or applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 60 cm is the full table board, the size most people picture; the 50 cm plays the same game with room left for the coffee cups; the 40 cm goes in a bag and comes out on holiday. All three carry the same lid and the same carving inside, and each comes with checkers, a dice set and a case to fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and store it closed in its carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine woodcraft in 1985 and founded his workshop in Yerevan in 2010. This board belongs to his collection of wooden backgammon sets, each one made by hand by the craftspeople of that workshop. Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan's story\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003ebackgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"15.7 x 15.7 inches \/ 40 x 40 cm","offer_id":45965267140710,"sku":"11535-40-pomegranate","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"19.6 x 19.6 inches \/ 50 x 50 cm","offer_id":45965267173478,"sku":"11539-50","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"23.6 x 23.6 inches \/ 60 x 60 cm","offer_id":45965267206246,"sku":"11983-60","price":455.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/1_457.jpg?v=1783079226"},{"product_id":"ornamental-braid-pattern-backgammon-with-copyrighted-contour-outline","title":"Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Braid Ornament","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Braid Ornament, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Armenian braid ornament fills the cover of this board — ribbons of light wood interlacing over and under each other in a great circle, set on a carved lattice ground that darkens toward the edges. The board itself refuses to be a plain rectangle: its contour outline curves and steps like a piece of furniture from another century. A handmade Armenian backgammon set that looks like an heirloom the day it arrives, hand-carved by National Master Hrachya Ohanyan from a single piece of wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and the board opens to a full 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board: a carved wheel ornament rings the centre of each half, and the points rise in light wood tipped with small carved flourishes. Thirty-two checkers, dice and the branded carrying case are included. This is the wooden backgammon set for the family table — the one the next generation will argue over, in the best way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, carved from one piece and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Armenian braid ornament on the cover, lattice ground, carved wheel ornaments inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: signature contour silhouette with carved, stepped edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA braid carved by hand:\u003c\/strong\u003e the interlacing ribbons and the lattice ground are cut into the wood in the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop — no two boards come out the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe contour outline:\u003c\/strong\u003e the curved, stepped silhouette is the signature of the workshop — you recognise one of these boards from across the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-size 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 23.6″ \/ 60 cm square — the standard full size for a living-room table. Closed, it is 23.6″ × 11.8″ \/ 60 × 30 cm and stands on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the surface carved or printed?\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved. The braid, the lattice and the wheel ornaments inside are all cut into the wood by hand, then varnished — run a finger over the cover and you feel every ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name, a date or a few words turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Armenian Braid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterlaced braid ornament runs through everything Armenian hands have made — the borders of khachkars, the margins of manuscripts, the stone doorways of monasteries. The ribbons cross over and under without beginning or end, which is exactly what the old carvers meant by it: continuity, family, a line that does not break. On a nardi board it could not be more at home — a game passed from generation to generation, carried on a pattern that says the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan carving a wooden backgammon board in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/hrachya-ohanyan_600x600_32bbe5cd-cf47-485c-bd09-7df8316eec51.jpg?v=1788184095\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hand-carved Armenian backgammon set is the backgammon gift set we send most often — for weddings, anniversaries, new homes, and at Christmas and on Father's Day to families with Armenian roots. Solid wood, a master's carving and a braid with no end: it will be opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42705906106470,"sku":"11747","price":455.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/1_54_6.jpg?v=1783079418"},{"product_id":"backgammon-set-etchmiadzin-with-outline-hrachya-ohanyan","title":"Etchmiadzin Cathedral Armenian Backgammon Set with Contour Outline","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEtchmiadzin Cathedral Armenian Backgammon Set with Contour Outline by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEtchmiadzin Cathedral in relief — belfry, dome and arcaded walls on a star-punched ground — in an arched cartouche between deep scrolls of pomegranates and leaves, on a lid with scrolled edges. This is the 60 cm \/ 23.6″ Armenian wooden backgammon set made by Hrachya Ohanyan, contour outline. Beech, 32 checkers, dice and a carrying bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board for the christening gift, the Armenian school raffle and the player who wants the Mother Cathedral on a board that gets played. The church is cut as a building: the belfry with its conical roof in front, the drum and dome behind, the arcaded precinct wall running off to the side, all standing off a ground punched into small stars. Either side, a C-scroll of leaves curls round a pomegranate in the same relief, and the lattice behind them runs to the curled corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the walnut-brown stain gives way to pale beech on every other point, each under a small drop tip, with a petal wheel on each half and brass hinges on the bar; turn the closed board over and a chequerboard of pale and stained squares sits between two more pomegranate scrolls. For the Easter table, the godfather's present, and the player who wants Armenia's first cathedral at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, stained walnut brown and varnished, the pale points left bare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: Etchmiadzin Cathedral — belfry, drum and dome, arcaded precinct wall — in relief on a hand-punched star-stipple ground in an arched cartouche; a C-scroll of leaves round a pomegranate in relief either side, on diamond lattice, with a rope border to the scrolled contour edge; a chequerboard of pale and stained squares between two more pomegranate scrolls on the back; pale drop-tipped points and a petal wheel in line work on each half inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Contour — scrolled edges with swelling shoulders and curled corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze clasps, brass hinges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: entirely handmade by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved backgammon board with Etchmiadzin Cathedral in relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 beech and walnut checkers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack carrying bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe cathedral, in relief:\u003c\/strong\u003e belfry, dome and walls stand off the punched ground as a building with real shadow, not a line drawing on a disc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePomegranates in the scrolls:\u003c\/strong\u003e the frame is carved too — leaf scrolls curling round a pomegranate either side of the church, and again on the back around the chequerboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it theirs:\u003c\/strong\u003e add a name or a date at checkout to mark a birthday, a retirement or years of games together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the cathedral carved in relief?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the church stands proud of the lid, with the belfry, the drum and dome and the arcaded wall cut as separate masses, and the ground behind punched by hand into small stars. The pomegranate scrolls either side are the same relief, the lattice is chip-carved, the points and petal wheels inside are cut into the field, and the board is varnished. Nothing is printed or applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and store it closed in its carrying bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine woodcraft in 1985 and founded his workshop in Yerevan in 2010. This board belongs to his collection of wooden backgammon sets, each one made by hand by the craftspeople of that workshop. Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan's story\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003ebackgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42707411173478,"sku":"11755","price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/1_1__6_4f007d1e-e1b0-471a-bbcc-b339d496cbe8.jpg?v=1744985016"},{"product_id":"luxury-lion-backgammon-set-handcrafted-wooden-board-with-lion-design","title":"Roaring Lion Backgammon Set in Deep Relief, Classic Outline","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRoaring Lion Backgammon Set in Deep Relief, Classic Outline by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA roaring lion — jaw open, teeth bared, the mane cut in thick strands — carved in deep relief on a round stippled panel, set in a lobed cartouche of faceted lattice with rope borders. This is the 60 cm \/ 23.6″ wooden backgammon set made by Hrachya Ohanyan. Handmade in beech, 32 checkers, dice, branded case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board for the Leo birthday, the study with the leather chair, and the player who wants a carved lid that reads across the room. The lion is the deepest carving on the board — the mane stands off the panel, the tongue sits behind the teeth — and the ground round it is a fine chip-carved stipple; beyond the cartouche the lid is a lattice of faceted diamonds cut like scales, with lobed panels at each end and a twisted rope round every border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dark field inside, pale points with fleur-de-lys tips in a scalloped rim, a petal wheel ringed with scrolls on each half, the maker's stamped hinge at the bar. Shut and turned over, the lattice comes back round a chequerboard of pale and stained squares with an eternity whirl at each end. For the law office, the man cave, and the player who wants the lion's share of the carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, carved from the solid, stained walnut brown and varnished, the pale points left bare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: a roaring lion's head in deep relief on a round panel with a rope border and a chip-carved stipple ground, set in a lobed cartouche; a lattice of faceted diamonds with rope borders and lobed end panels over the rest of the lid; on the back, a chequerboard of pale and stained squares between two eternity whirls on stippled lobed panels; inside, a scalloped rim, pale fleur-de-lys-tipped points and a petal wheel in a scrolled ring on each half\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Classic — a square frame with a moulded rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: brass hinge stamped with the maker's mark, cast-bronze clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: entirely handmade by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved backgammon board with the roaring lion in deep relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 beech and walnut checkers with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set cut from billiard balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull relief, full roar:\u003c\/strong\u003e the head stands clear of its round panel — mane in thick strands, jaw open to the back teeth — cut from the solid beech, with a chip-carved stipple ground behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarved to the edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e beyond the lion the whole lid is worked — a lattice of faceted diamonds like scales, lobed end panels, twisted rope round every border — and the back carries the same lattice round a chequerboard and two eternity whirls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it theirs:\u003c\/strong\u003e add a name or a date at checkout to mark a birthday, a retirement or years of games together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep is the carving?\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep enough to throw a shadow: the lion's head is cut in full relief from the solid beech — the mane in separate strands, the jaw open with the teeth and tongue inside — on a round panel with a chip-carved stipple ground. The lattice, the rope borders, the eternity whirls and the chequerboard on the back are carved and stained in the same wood, and the board is varnished. Nothing is printed or applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and store it closed in its case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine woodcraft in 1985 and founded his workshop in Yerevan in 2010. This board belongs to his collection of wooden backgammon sets, each one made by hand by the craftspeople of that workshop. Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan's story\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003ebackgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43441789730918,"sku":"11230","price":537.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/6231a57a8381f_img-6231a57a834ef.jpg?v=1783079285"},{"product_id":"handmade-wooden-travel-backgammon-set-armenian-backgammon-by-hrachya-ohanyan","title":"Mount Ararat Armenian Backgammon Set in Line Work, Four Sizes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMount Ararat Armenian Backgammon Set in Line Work, Four Sizes by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArarat's twin peaks, a poplar, a wall of stones and ploughed fields, with ARMENIA on a pale plaque, in a lobed cartouche on a walnut-brown lid. This is the Armenian wooden backgammon set made by Hrachya Ohanyan in four sizes, 30 to 60 cm \/ 11.8″ to 23.6″, classic outline. Plywood and beech, 32 checkers, dice and a carrying bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board for the Armenian abroad, the school raffle and the family's first board — the cheapest Ararat in the house, in the size you want. The picture is line work: peaks, clouds, poplar and plaque are the pale wood left bare inside the stain, the fields run in ruled lines out to the wall of stones, a pale scalloped band edges the cartouche, and the ground round it is cut into diamond lattice to the moulded rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen, a walnut-brown field with pale drop-tipped points, a petal wheel drawn on each half and brass hinges on the bar; the back carries a chequerboard of pale and stained squares between two eternity whirls. For the kitchen table, the weekend bag, the office drawer, and the player who wants Ararat at the price of a board game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: four sizes, 30 × 30 cm, 40 × 40 cm, 50 × 50 cm or 60 × 60 cm (11.8″, 15.7″, 19.6″ or 23.6″ square) — choose above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: half the width, from 30 × 15 cm \/ 11.8″ × 5.9″ to 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: plywood and beech, stained walnut brown and varnished, the peaks, clouds, poplar and plaque left pale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: Mount Ararat's twin peaks with clouds, a poplar, a wall of stones and the ploughed valley in line work, the word ARMENIA on a pale plaque, inside a lobed cartouche edged with a pale scalloped band; diamond lattice in line work to the rim; a chequerboard of pale and stained squares between two eternity whirls on the back; pale drop-tipped points and a petal wheel in line work on each half inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Classic — a square frame with a moulded rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: brass hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: entirely handmade by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden backgammon board with Mount Ararat in line work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 beech and walnut checkers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack carrying bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArarat in every size:\u003c\/strong\u003e the same lid — peaks, poplar, plaque and lattice — on the pocket board, the travel board, the medium and the full table board, so you pick the size, not the picture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSays where it is from:\u003c\/strong\u003e the word ARMENIA sits on a pale plaque under the mountain, so the board reads as Armenian from across the room — the one to send abroad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it theirs:\u003c\/strong\u003e add a name or a date at checkout to mark a birthday, a retirement or years of games together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the picture carved?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is line work, not relief: the outlines of the peaks, the clouds, the poplar, the stones and the ruled fields are thin lines cut into a flat surface, and the peaks, clouds, poplar and the ARMENIA plaque are the pale wood left bare inside the walnut-brown stain. The lattice, the points and the petal wheels inside are line work too. Varnish goes over the lot; nothing is printed or applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 60 cm board is the full table size; the 50 cm plays the same game on a smaller table; the 40 cm goes in a rucksack; the 30 cm fits a coat pocket and travels best. All four share the lid, the inside and the bag — only the board and the checkers scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and store it closed in its carrying bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine woodcraft in 1985 and founded his workshop in Yerevan in 2010. This board belongs to his collection of wooden backgammon sets, each one made by hand by the craftspeople of that workshop. Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan's story\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003ebackgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"11.8 x 11.8 inches \/ 30 x 30 cm","offer_id":45965266387046,"sku":"16306-30","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15.7 x 15.7 inches \/ 40 x 40 cm","offer_id":45965266419814,"sku":"16306-40","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"19.6 x 19.6 inches \/ 50 x 50 cm","offer_id":45965266452582,"sku":"16306-50","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"23.6 x 23.6 inches \/ 60 x 60 cm","offer_id":45965266485350,"sku":"16306-60","price":269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/1_52.jpg?v=1783079233"},{"product_id":"pomegranate-epoxy-backgammon-set-luxury-wooden-board-game-with-artistic-resin-design","title":"Pomegranate Backgammon Set with Blue Epoxy","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePomegranate Backgammon Set with Blue Epoxy by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo pomegranates carved in deep relief — one whole, one split open to a bed of red seeds — on a disc of sky-blue epoxy. This is the 60 cm \/ 23.6″ Armenian wooden backgammon set made by Hrachya Ohanyan, classic outline. Handmade in beech, with 32 wooden checkers, dice cut from billiard balls and a branded carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board for the Armenian kitchen that already has the fruit bowl and the earrings — and wants the board to match. The two fruits sit on a spray of leaves and grass, carved in full depth: the whole one with its ridged crown, the split one hollowed out and its seeds picked out in red. Behind them the disc is filled with pearly sky-blue resin, flush with the ring, so the carving floats on colour. Round it, honeycomb-stippled cusped panels, diamond lattice and rope borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen, it goes quiet: honey field, pale points with small fleur-de-lys tips, a scrolled wheel on either half, an ornate bronze hinge; the back cover carries eternity whirls that stand up in full relief. For the wedding gift, the new Armenian home, and the player who wants a board that reads as colour from across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, stained honey brown and varnished, with a sky-blue epoxy resin disc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: two pomegranates — one whole, one split to its red seeds — with leaves and grass, in deep relief on a sky-blue epoxy disc inside a rope-and-bead ring; honeycomb-stippled cusped panels; diamond lattice; rope borders; eternity whirls in full relief on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Classic — a square frame with a moulded rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: entirely handmade by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved backgammon board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 beech and walnut checkers with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set cut from billiard balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarving on colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e the fruit is real relief and the blue is real resin, so the pomegranates stand out from the disc instead of being drawn on it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhirls that stand up:\u003c\/strong\u003e the eternity signs on the back are carved in full relief, so even the closed board's second face has depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it theirs:\u003c\/strong\u003e add a name or a date at checkout to mark a birthday, a retirement or years of games together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the fruit carved or painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved. The two pomegranates, their leaves and the grass beneath are cut in deep relief into the beech; only the seeds are picked out in red, and the blue disc behind is epoxy resin poured into the carved ground and finished flush. The ring, honeycomb panels and lattice are carved into the same lid; nothing is printed or applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and store it closed in its carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine woodcraft in 1985 and founded his workshop in Yerevan in 2010. This board belongs to his collection of wooden backgammon sets, each one made by hand by the craftspeople of that workshop. Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan's story\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003ebackgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45552307273830,"sku":"11901","price":756.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/65cfb21300a8a_img-65cfb21300203.jpg?v=1783079298"},{"product_id":"ornamental-backgammon-set-by-hrachya-ohanyan","title":"Acanthus Star Backgammon Set with Contour Outline, Two-Sided","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAcanthus Star Backgammon Set with Contour Outline, Two-Sided by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn eight-pointed star of long leaves with a heart of acanthus scrolls between every pair of points, carved in deep relief on a stippled disc — the same on both covers. This is the 60 cm \/ 23.6″ Armenian wooden backgammon set made by Hrachya Ohanyan, contour outline, two-sided. Handmade in beech, 32 checkers, dice and a branded case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board for the hallway console, the hand that wants carving to feel, and the player who wants the scrolled edge without the walnut price. The star is cut in layers: eight leaves run out from a pinpoint centre, each ridged down the middle, and between every two a pair of acanthus curls meets in a heart, all standing clear of a ground lowered and stippled. A rope-and-bead ring holds the disc; cusped panels of star stipple and diamond lattice run out to the scrolled contour edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen it and the inside is quieter: the points alternate pale beech and stained brown, each ending in a fleur-de-lys, with a pale petal wheel in scrolls on each half and the maker's stamped brass hinge on the bar; close it and turn it over, and the second star is waiting. For the housewarming, the father-in-law, and the player who wants the lid to be the show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, stained walnut brown and varnished, the pale points and petal wheels left unstained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: an eight-pointed star of ridged leaves with a heart of paired acanthus scrolls between each pair of points, in deep relief on a lowered stippled disc inside a rope-and-bead ring, the same on both covers; cusped panels of chip-carved star stipple, diamond lattice and rope-and-bead borders to the scrolled contour edge; points alternating pale and stained with fleur-de-lys tips, and pale petal wheels in scrolled rings inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Contour — scrolled edges with swelling shoulders and curled corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: brass hinge stamped with the maker's mark, cast-bronze clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: entirely handmade by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved backgammon board, carved on both covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 beech and walnut checkers with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set cut from billiard balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep enough to hold a shadow:\u003c\/strong\u003e the leaves and scrolls are carved in layers and the ground is cut down and stippled beneath them, so the star throws real shadows as the light moves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe same star on both covers:\u003c\/strong\u003e there is no back to this board — close it either way up and the carving faces the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it theirs:\u003c\/strong\u003e add a name or a date at checkout to mark a birthday, a retirement or years of games together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the ornament carved or moulded?\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved, from the beech itself: the leaves and the acanthus curls are cut in layers and the ground between them is lowered and stippled by hand, then the board is stained walnut brown and varnished, with the points and petal wheels inside left pale. Both covers carry the same star. Nothing is moulded, printed or applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and store it closed in its carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine woodcraft in 1985 and founded his workshop in Yerevan in 2010. This board belongs to his collection of wooden backgammon sets, each one made by hand by the craftspeople of that workshop. Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan's story\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003ebackgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45552542580838,"sku":"11322","price":619.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/1_257_1_277413bb-66e6-4456-9ffb-15f14678dff5.jpg?v=1783078868"},{"product_id":"church-of-st-gayane-backgammon-classic-luxury-wooden-set","title":"St. Gayane Church Backgammon Set in Relief, Classic Outline","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSt. Gayane Church Backgammon Set in Relief, Classic Outline by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Gayane Church carved in relief on a stippled disc — blocked walls, three arches, drum and dome — its name in Armenian letters beneath. This is the 60 cm \/ 23.6″ Armenian wooden backgammon set made by Hrachya Ohanyan, classic outline. Handmade in beech, with 32 checkers, dice cut from billiard balls and a branded case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board for the Etchmiadzin family, the study with the Armenian shelf, and the player who wants the church standing off the lid on a square-cornered board. Every block of the wall is cut separately; the three arches of the gavit sink into shadow; the drum lifts its pointed dome above the roofline, and the flagged courtyard runs down to a pale plaque lettered ԳԱՅԱՆԵ. Around it, a rope-and-bead ring, a lobed cartouche of star stipple and outer fields of chip-carved diamond lattice, straight-edged to the corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, pale fleur-de-lys-tipped points on a walnut-brown field, a petal wheel in a scrolled ring on each half and an ornate cast hinge on the bar; two eternity whirls sit in stippled discs on the back. For the name day, the first flat, and the player who wants a church on the cover and a plain rectangle to play on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, stained walnut brown and varnished, the plaque left pale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: St. Gayane Church in relief on a stippled disc inside a rope-and-bead ring, ԳԱՅԱՆԵ lettered on a pale plaque beneath; lobed cartouche of star stipple; chip-carved diamond lattice on the outer fields; two eternity whirls in stippled discs on the back; petal wheels in scrolled rings inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Classic — straight edges and square corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: entirely handmade by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved backgammon board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 beech and walnut checkers with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set cut from billiard balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelief, not line:\u003c\/strong\u003e walls, arches, drum and dome are carved proud of the disc, so the church throws its own shadow and can be read by touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic shape, Armenian cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e straight edges and square corners sit flat on any table, with the Etchmiadzin church and two eternity whirls to say where it comes from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it theirs:\u003c\/strong\u003e add a name or a date at checkout to mark a birthday, a retirement or years of games together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich St. Gayane board is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic one: straight edges and square corners, where the others in the family carry Ararat's peaks or a scrolled contour on the rim. The church here is carved in relief, with the name in Armenian letters on a pale plaque. Everything is cut from the beech — church, stipple, lattice, whirls — then stained and varnished; nothing is printed or applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and store it closed in its carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine woodcraft in 1985 and founded his workshop in Yerevan in 2010. This board belongs to his collection of wooden backgammon sets, each one made by hand by the craftspeople of that workshop. Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan's story\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003ebackgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45552593567846,"sku":"11207","price":537.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/1_390.jpg?v=1783079173"},{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-armenia-backgammon-mount-ararat-outline","title":"Armenian Coat of Arms Walnut Backgammon Set with Ararat Outline","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Coat of Arms Walnut Backgammon Set with Ararat Outline by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe state emblem of Armenia carved in deep relief — eagle and lion at the quartered shield, Ararat and the ark at its heart — under a rim cut into the twin peaks of Ararat itself. This is the 60 cm \/ 23.6″ Armenian wooden backgammon set made by Hrachya Ohanyan, Ararat outline. Handmade in walnut, 32 checkers, dice, case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board for the consulate's waiting room and the player who wants the mountain on the emblem and on the rim. The carving is deep: the eagle's wing is layered feather over feather, the lion's mane falls in cut locks, the shield's four quarters carry their royal devices round the small Ararat and the ark, and beneath them the sword, broken chain, wheat, ribbon and quill are stacked in relief. It sits on a stippled oval in a rope-and-bead ring, star stipple and lattice beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, nothing competes with the lid: the walnut stays bare, the points are hatched in fine lines under fleur-de-lys tips, a petal wheel in a scrolled ring on each half, and a stamped brass hinge holds the bar; on the back, two eternity whirls stand in full relief. For the Independence Day gift, the returning diplomat, and the player who wants the emblem in wood, not enamel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: walnut wood, natural colour, varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: the coat of arms of Armenia — eagle and lion holding the quartered shield with Ararat and the ark at its centre, sword, broken chain, wheat, ribbon and quill beneath — in deep relief on a stippled oval inside a rope-and-bead ring; cusped panels of chip-carved star stipple, diamond lattice and rope-and-bead borders; the twin peaks of Mount Ararat with snow ridges carved on the top edge; two eternity whirls in full relief and star stipple on the back cover; cross-hatched points and petal wheels in scrolled rings in line work inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Ararat — the twin peaks of Mount Ararat along the top edge, over a scrolled body with curled corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: brass hinge stamped with the maker's mark, cast-bronze clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: entirely handmade by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved walnut backgammon board with the Ararat outline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 beech and walnut checkers with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set cut from billiard balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe emblem and the mountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ararat sits at the heart of the shield and rises again along the top edge of the board, cut as snow ridges — the two Armenias on one lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep enough to read across the room:\u003c\/strong\u003e feathers, mane, sword and chain all stand clear of the stippled ground, so the arms throw shadow and read as sculpture, not a stamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it theirs:\u003c\/strong\u003e add a name or a date at checkout to mark a birthday, a retirement or years of games together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in the four quarters of the shield?\u003c\/strong\u003e The arms of the four royal houses of historic Armenia — the Artaxiads, the Arsacids, the Bagratids and the Rubenids — around a small shield with Mount Ararat and Noah's ark. The eagle and the lion hold it, and beneath lie the sword, the broken chain, the wheat sheaf, the ribbon and the quill of the state emblem. All of it is carved in deep relief into natural walnut and varnished. Nothing is printed or applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and store it closed in its carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine woodcraft in 1985 and founded his workshop in Yerevan in 2010. This board belongs to his collection of wooden backgammon sets, each one made by hand by the craftspeople of that workshop. Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan's story\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003ebackgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45552607101030,"sku":"12682","price":975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/654f2d4b3ac6a_img-654f2d4b3a604.jpg?v=1783079477"},{"product_id":"classic-pomegranate-tree-wooden-backgammon-board","title":"Pomegranate Tree Backgammon Set with Classic Outline, Medium","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePomegranate Tree Backgammon Set with Classic Outline, Medium by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pomegranate tree in the pale of the beech — trunk, curling branches, leaves and round fruit — on a dark ground in a rope-and-bead ring. This is the 50 cm \/ 19.6″ Armenian wooden backgammon set made by Hrachya Ohanyan, classic outline. Handmade in beech, with 32 wooden checkers, dice cut from billiard balls and a branded carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board for the flat where the big one would take the whole table — the same carving, a size down. The tree is a two-tone picture rather than a relief: the trunk forks into branches that curl back on themselves, each tipped with a leaf and a small pomegranate, all left cream against the stained ground so it reads from across the room. Round the ring the fields are cut into fine honeycomb stipple with cusped edges, and diamond lattice fills the corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen, it plays like the big boards: pale and dark points with fleur-de-lys tips, a wheel ornament in a scrolled ring on each half, an ornate bronze hinge on the bar, eternity whirls on the back cover. For the Armenian kitchen table, the newlyweds' first flat, and the grandmother who still wins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 50 × 50 cm \/ 19.6″ × 19.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 50 × 25 cm \/ 19.6″ × 9.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, stained warm brown and varnished, the tree left pale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: pomegranate tree with a forked trunk, curling branches, leaves and round fruit, left pale on a dark-stained ground inside a rope-and-bead ring; honeycomb-stippled fields with cusped edges; diamond lattice corners; rope borders; eternity whirls on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Classic — a square frame with a moulded rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: entirely handmade by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved backgammon board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 beech and walnut checkers with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set cut from billiard balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit you can count:\u003c\/strong\u003e every branch ends in a leaf and a pomegranate, so the tree reads as a real tree hung with fruit, not a stylised sign.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e a size down from the big boards, it leaves room for the coffee cups and still has the full carved lid — cusped panels, lattice, rope borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it theirs:\u003c\/strong\u003e add a name or a date at checkout to mark a birthday, a retirement or years of games together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the tree carved?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not in relief — the tree is the bare pale beech showing inside a ground that has been stained dark, so it is smooth to the touch and there is nothing to chip. Everything round it is carved: the rope-and-bead ring, the honeycomb panels, the lattice and the borders. Varnish goes on over the lot; nothing is printed or stuck on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and store it closed in its carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine woodcraft in 1985 and founded his workshop in Yerevan in 2010. This board belongs to his collection of wooden backgammon sets, each one made by hand by the craftspeople of that workshop. Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan's story\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003ebackgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45552639475814,"sku":"11539","price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/653cbc7683408_img-653cbc7682ebe.jpg?v=1783078927"},{"product_id":"ornamental-backgammon-classic-luxury-wooden-backgammon-board","title":"Palmette Rosette Backgammon Set with Acanthus Scrolls","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePalmette Rosette Backgammon Set with Acanthus Scrolls by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rosette of four heart-shaped leaves, each filled with a palmette of curls, round a small daisy centre, carved in deep relief on a stippled ground with a sweep of acanthus either side. This is the 60 cm \/ 23.6″ Armenian wooden backgammon set made by Hrachya Ohanyan, classic outline. Handmade in beech, 32 checkers, dice and a branded case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board for the room with the carved sideboard, the wedding gift, and the player who wants the whole lid worked. The rosette stands well clear of the ground: each heart petal is hollowed and filled with a fan of curls, four smaller leaves spring between them, and the daisy at the centre is cut petal by petal. Either side, an acanthus C-scroll rolls in from the corner with leaf sprays behind it, all inside a beaded frame; diamond lattice fills the corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen, the field is stained walnut brown with the points left pale beech in turn, a pale petal wheel ringed with scrolls on each half and a brass hinge stamped with the maker's mark on the bar; the back cover carries a chequerboard of pale and stained squares between two more panels of acanthus. For the fiftieth, the new dining room, and the player who wants carving they can count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, stained walnut brown and varnished, the pale points, petal wheels and chequer squares left unstained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: a rosette of four heart-shaped leaves, each hollowed and filled with a palmette of curls, round a small daisy centre with four smaller leaves between, in deep relief on a stippled ground; an acanthus C-scroll with leaf sprays in a lobed cartouche either side; beaded frame, diamond lattice and leaf ornaments at the corners; back cover with a chequerboard of pale and stained squares between two acanthus panels and lattice; points alternating pale and stained with fleur-de-lys tips, and pale petal wheels in scrolled rings inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Classic — straight edges and square corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: brass hinge stamped with the maker's mark, cast-bronze clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: entirely handmade by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved backgammon board, carved on both covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 beech and walnut checkers with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set cut from billiard balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery inch of the lid is worked:\u003c\/strong\u003e rosette, acanthus scrolls, beaded frame, lattice and corner leaves — there is no plain wood on the cover, and all of it is cut by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePetals you can put a finger in:\u003c\/strong\u003e each heart is hollowed and its curls stand clear of a stippled ground, so the carving reads from across the room and changes with the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it theirs:\u003c\/strong\u003e add a name or a date at checkout to mark a birthday, a retirement or years of games together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is on the back?\u003c\/strong\u003e A chequerboard of pale and stained squares, cut into the beech and framed by two more acanthus panels and diamond lattice, so the closed board is carved on both faces. The rosette and scrolls on the lid are cut in deep relief from the same beech, the board is stained walnut brown and varnished, and the points and petal wheels inside are left pale. Nothing is printed or applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and store it closed in its carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine woodcraft in 1985 and founded his workshop in Yerevan in 2010. This board belongs to his collection of wooden backgammon sets, each one made by hand by the craftspeople of that workshop. Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan's story\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003ebackgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45552653402214,"sku":"11282","price":893.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/65cae19ed4c7f_img-65cae19ed4695_41018154-4d24-4d7e-9d0c-e1e89653c554.jpg?v=1783079299"},{"product_id":"eternity-wooden-backgammon-board-copyrighted-contour-outline","title":"Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Eternity Sign, Contour Outline","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Eternity Sign, Contour Outline, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sign that never stops turning. In the round rope-ringed frame on the cover, master Hrachya Ohanyan carved the Armenian eternity sign in deep relief — a whirl of curved blades spinning out from the centre, each one scooped and rounded so the light rolls across them, the whole wheel standing well off a stippled ground. Around the frame runs a field of fine carved lattice between lobed panels inside a beaded border, and the whole board is cut in a contour outline: scalloped sides that curve in and out, a cusped top edge, stepped rims under your hand. A handmade Armenian backgammon set hand-carved from a single piece of beech at the full 23.6″ \/ 60 cm, stained a warm honey brown — the oldest Armenian symbol there is, at the size it deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and the 23.6″ \/ 60 cm hand-carved wooden backgammon board opens on a carved wheel ornament in a scrolled ring at the heart of each half, pale points tipped with fleur-de-lys flourishes and an ornate bronze hinge on the centre bar. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the handmade backgammon board for the family that puts an eternity sign on everything, the wedding table and the grandfather who plays nardi the way the sign turns — without stopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, carved from one piece, stained honey brown and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: the Armenian eternity sign (arevakhach) carved in deep relief inside a round rope-ringed frame on a stippled ground; carved lattice field, lobed panels, beaded border; wheel ornaments and fleur-de-lys points inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: contour — scalloped sides and a cusped top edge, with carved stepped rims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEternity in real relief:\u003c\/strong\u003e every blade of the sign is carved by hand in the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop and scooped deep — run a finger across it and the wheel rises and falls under your hand, and no two boards come out the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContour outline:\u003c\/strong\u003e the board is not a box — its scalloped, cusped silhouette is cut into the wood itself, so closed on a shelf it reads as a carving before it reads as a game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-size 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 23.6″ \/ 60 cm square — the standard full size for a living-room table. Closed, it is 23.6″ × 11.8″ \/ 60 × 30 cm and stands on its own edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The eternity sign, the lattice, the rope and beaded borders, the contour edges and the wheel ornaments inside are all cut into the wood by hand, not printed or pressed. The honey colour is a stain in the wood under the varnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArevakhach\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Armenian eternity sign — arevakhach, the sun-cross — is older than the alphabet. It turns on the walls of Bronze Age tombs, on the khachkars of the middle ages and on the gable of every village church, and it means what a wheel means: life going round, the sun coming back, nothing ending. Carvers set the blades leaning, so the eye follows them round and never finds a place to rest. Master Ohanyan carves it deep and large, scooping each blade so the shadows spin with the light. On a nardi board it is the most Armenian thing you can put on a table without saying a word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a wedding, a new home, a birth, a christening or the friend who wears the sign on a ring, a hand-carved Armenian backgammon set with the eternity sign on the cover is the backgammon gift set that says what the sign says. We send it at Christmas, on 21 September and to Armenians far from home. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45552721199206,"sku":"11309","price":537.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/63a6dbea9b893_img-63a6dbea9b699.jpg?v=1783079118"},{"product_id":"classic-eternity-wooden-backgammon-board","title":"Eternity Sign Backgammon Set with Classic Outline","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEternity Sign Backgammon Set with Classic Outline by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Armenian eternity sign, its curved rays turning on a smooth round disc, carved in a rope-and-bead ring on a honeycomb-stippled lid. This is the 60 cm \/ 23.6″ Armenian wooden backgammon set made by Hrachya Ohanyan, classic outline. Handmade in beech, with 32 wooden checkers, dice cut from billiard balls and a branded carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board for the Armenian family that wants the sign and nothing else — no mountain, no church, just the whirl. The disc is left smooth and raised a little, so the rays read as clean curves of light and shadow rather than a busy carving; round it the ring is roped and beaded, the fields are cut into a fine honeycomb stipple with cusped edges, and diamond lattice fills the outer panels to the rope border. Honey-brown stain, square frame, moulded rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the field is the same honey brown, with pale points tipped in fleur-de-lys, a wheel ornament in a scrolled ring on each half and an ornate bronze hinge on the bar. For the first backgammon board in an Armenian home, the wedding gift from the godfather, and the player who wants the symbol without the fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, stained honey brown and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: Armenian eternity sign with curved rays on a smooth raised disc inside a rope-and-bead ring; honeycomb-stippled fields with cusped edges; diamond lattice outer panels; rope borders; lattice on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Classic — a square frame with a moulded rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: entirely handmade by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved backgammon board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 beech and walnut checkers with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set cut from billiard balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne sign, done well:\u003c\/strong\u003e a single eternity whirl on a smooth disc, so the lid reads from across the room and never looks crowded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorked to the edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e honeycomb stipple in the fields and lattice in the corners mean the plain-looking lid is carved all over once you get close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it theirs:\u003c\/strong\u003e add a name or a date at checkout to mark a birthday, a retirement or years of games together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The rays of the sign are cut into the raised disc, the honeycomb stipple and lattice are carved into the fields around it, and the rope-and-bead ring is cut into the same lid. Stain and varnish come last; nothing is printed, cast or applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and store it closed in its carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine woodcraft in 1985 and founded his workshop in Yerevan in 2010. This board belongs to his collection of wooden backgammon sets, each one made by hand by the craftspeople of that workshop. Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan's story\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003ebackgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45552762749030,"sku":"11206","price":455.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/63b9584851e00_img-63b9584851c67.jpg?v=1783078926"},{"product_id":"eternity-wooden-backgammon-board-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline","title":"Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Eternity Whirl, Ararat Outline","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Eternity Whirl, Ararat Outline, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA whirlpool of eternity under the mountain. The top of this board rises into the two peaks of Mount Ararat, hewn along the edge in rough open strokes and left pale against the honey stain, and below them, in a dished round frame ringed with rope and beads, master Hrachya Ohanyan carved the Armenian eternity sign in deep relief — a whirl of scooped, rounded blades spinning out from the centre, each one catching the light on its crest and dropping it in the hollow beside. Around the frame runs a field of fine carved lattice between lobed panels inside a beaded border, the sides swing out in scallops, and the rims are stepped under your hand. A handmade Armenian backgammon set hand-carved from a single piece of beech at the full 23.6″ \/ 60 cm — the two great Armenian signs on one cover, the mountain that stays and the wheel that turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and the 23.6″ \/ 60 cm hand-carved wooden backgammon board opens on a carved wheel ornament in a scrolled ring at the heart of each half, pale points tipped with fleur-de-lys flourishes and an ornate bronze hinge on the centre bar. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the handmade backgammon board for the house where Ararat hangs in the hall, the wedding table and the grandfather who will not play on anything with a printed lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, carved from one piece, stained honey brown and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: the Armenian eternity sign (arevakhach) carved in deep relief as a whirl of scooped blades inside a dished round frame ringed with rope and beads; the two peaks of Mount Ararat hewn along the top edge; carved lattice field, lobed panels, beaded border; wheel ornaments and fleur-de-lys points inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Mount Ararat — the top edge rises into the two peaks, scalloped sides, carved stepped rims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarved deep, not drawn:\u003c\/strong\u003e every blade of the sign is scooped by hand in the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop and stands well off the dished ground — run a finger across it and the wheel rises and falls under your hand, and no two boards come out the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe mountain on the edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e the two peaks are hewn along the top in rough strokes and left pale against the honey stain — closed on a shelf, the board reads as a skyline before it reads as a game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-size 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 23.6″ \/ 60 cm square — the standard full size for a living-room table. Closed, it is 23.6″ × 11.8″ \/ 60 × 30 cm and stands on its own edge, peaks up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The eternity sign, the Ararat crest, the lattice, the rope and beaded borders and the wheel ornaments inside are all cut into the wood by hand, not printed or pressed. The honey colour is a stain in the wood under the varnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArevakhach Under Ararat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carvers of the old khachkars had a trick: they set the blades of the eternity sign leaning, so the eye follows them round and never finds a place to rest. Master Ohanyan carves it here the way they did — deep, with each blade scooped so the shadow turns with the light — and puts it under the one skyline every Armenian window looks for. Ararat is on the coat of arms, on the wall of the kitchen, in the first clear morning of every Yerevan winter, and just across a border. The sign is older than the alphabet, turning on Bronze Age tombs and on the gable of every village church, and it means what a wheel means: life going round, nothing ending. On a nardi board the two together are the whole country, closed, on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a wedding, a new home, a father who keeps a picture of Ararat above the desk or the friend who has been away too long, a hand-carved Armenian backgammon set with the mountain on its edge and the eternity sign on its cover is the backgammon gift set that says the two things every Armenian house says. We send it at Christmas, on 21 September and to Armenians far from home. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45552814489702,"sku":"11111","price":619.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/65c73b0174b08_img-65c73b0174959.jpg?v=1783079052"},{"product_id":"tigran-the-great-wooden-backgammon-board-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline","title":"Luxury Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Tigran the Great","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLuxury Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Tigran the Great, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Tigran the Great looks out from the cover of this board in profile, crowned with the pointed Armenian tiara, his hair and cloak carved in relief inside a round rope-ringed frame. Around him the whole cover is worked by hand — a fine carved lattice, arched panels, a stippled ground — and the board itself is cut in the silhouette of Mount Ararat, its two peaks rising along the top edge. It is a luxury Armenian backgammon set that carries the two things Armenians hold highest, the king and the mountain, hand-carved from a single piece of wood by National Master Hrachya Ohanyan. Put it on the table and the conversation starts before the first roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the cast-bronze clasps and a full 23.6″ \/ 60 cm hand-carved wooden backgammon board is inside: a carved wheel ornament at the centre of each half and pale points tipped with small carved flourishes, all cut from the same block. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the handmade backgammon board for the head of the family — the one that gets pulled out when the whole house is home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, carved from one piece and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: King Tigran the Great in profile on the cover, lattice ground, carved wheel ornaments inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Mount Ararat silhouette — the board's edge follows the mountain's two peaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA king carved by hand:\u003c\/strong\u003e the tiara, the face and the folds of the cloak stand off the cover in real relief — cut in the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop, and no two boards come out the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ararat outline:\u003c\/strong\u003e this board is not a rectangle — its edge is cut in the shape of Mount Ararat, the workshop's signature silhouette, so it reads as Armenian from across the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-size 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 23.6″ \/ 60 cm square — the standard full size for a living-room table. Closed, it is 23.6″ × 11.8″ \/ 60 × 30 cm and stands on its own edge, peaks up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The portrait, the lattice and the wheel ornaments inside are all cut into the wood by hand, not printed or pressed — run a finger over the crown and you feel every point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTigran the Great\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTigran II ruled Armenia from 95 to 55 BC, and for a few decades the kingdom reached from the Caspian to the Mediterranean — \"from sea to sea\", as every Armenian schoolchild learns. He built a new capital, Tigranakert, took the title King of Kings, and is remembered to this day as the symbol of victory, power and strength. Carved beside Mount Ararat on a nardi board — the game Armenians have played through all the centuries since — he is the right face for a set meant to be handed down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan carving a wooden backgammon board in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/hrachya-ohanyan_600x600_32bbe5cd-cf47-485c-bd09-7df8316eec51.jpg?v=1788184095\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a father, a grandfather, a graduation or a new home, a hand-carved Armenian backgammon set with Tigran the Great on the cover is the backgammon gift set that says strength and roots at once. We send it at Christmas and on Father's Day, and to Armenians far from home more than anyone. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45552818520166,"sku":"11167","price":756.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/65de4256da92c_img-65de4256da77e.jpg?v=1783079052"},{"product_id":"artsakh-wooden-backgammon-board-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline","title":"Luxury Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Artsakh Monument","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLuxury Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Artsakh Monument, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo heads rising out of the rock, and a mountain rising out of the board. In a round rope-ringed frame on the cover, master Hrachya Ohanyan carved the monument every Armenian knows as Tatik and Papik — the old couple of \"We Are Our Mountains\" — in a strong, block-cut relief, the stone courses of the sculpture picked out one by one, with a small metal plaque reading ARTSAKH set into the ground beneath them. Around the frame runs a field of carved lattice inside a beaded border, and the whole board is cut in the silhouette of Mount Ararat, the two peaks rising from the top edge with their snow left in pale bare wood. A luxury Armenian backgammon set hand-carved from a single piece of wood — a monument and a mountain on one lid, for the family that carries both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and a full 23.6″ \/ 60 cm hand-carved wooden backgammon board opens up: a carved wheel ornament in a scrolled ring at the heart of each half, pale points tipped with carved fleur-de-lys flourishes, an ornate bronze hinge on the centre bar and the deep grain of the board running under it all. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the handmade backgammon board for the long evenings when the game is only half the reason everyone came.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, carved from one piece, stained dark and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: the \"We Are Our Mountains\" monument of Artsakh carved in relief inside a round rope-ringed frame, with a metal ARTSAKH plaque; carved lattice ground and beaded border; wheel ornaments and fleur-de-lys points inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Mount Ararat silhouette — the two peaks carved into the top edge with pale snow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe board is the mountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Ararat outline is cut into the wood itself, snow and all — closed on a shelf, it reads as sculpture before it reads as a game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA monument you can touch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tatik and Papik stand well off the ground, cut by hand in the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop stone course by stone course — run a finger over them and you feel every block, and no two boards come out the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-size 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 23.6″ \/ 60 cm square — the standard full size for a living-room table. Closed, it is 23.6″ × 11.8″ \/ 60 × 30 cm and stands on its own edge, peaks up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The monument, the lattice, the mountain edge and the wheel ornaments inside are all cut into the wood by hand, not printed or pressed. The dark colour is a stain in the wood under the varnish, and the snow on the peaks is the beech left bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWe Are Our Mountains\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe monument stands on a hill above Stepanakert: two enormous heads of red-brown tuff, an old man and an old woman in the dress of the Artsakh villages, rising straight out of the ground with no bodies — rooted in the land, as the sculptor Sargis Baghdasaryan meant them when he raised it in 1967. Armenians call them Tatik and Papik, grandma and grandpa, and the image has stood for Artsakh on stamps, on its coat of arms and on kitchen walls ever since. For families from Artsakh, wherever life has taken them since, it is the picture that means home. Carved on a nardi board shaped like Ararat, it keeps that home on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a wedding, a new home far from the old one, an Artsakh grandfather's birthday or the son who never saw Stepanakert, a hand-carved luxury Armenian backgammon set with Tatik and Papik on the cover is the backgammon gift set that says more than a card can. We send it at Christmas, on Father's Day and to Armenians far from home. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45552822419558,"sku":"11116","price":619.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/639466bee9165_img-639466bee8fbd.jpg?v=1783078933"},{"product_id":"church-of-st-gayane-wooden-backgammon-board-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline","title":"St. Gayane Church Backgammon Set with Ararat Outline","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSt. Gayane Church Backgammon Set with Ararat Outline by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArarat's two peaks rise out of the top edge, and beneath them St. Gayane Church sits on a pale disc, drawn block by block, its name in Armenian below. This is the 60 cm \/ 23.6″ Armenian wooden backgammon set made by Hrachya Ohanyan, Ararat outline. Handmade in beech, with 32 checkers, dice cut from billiard balls and a branded case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board for the Etchmiadzin family, the godparents' gift and the player who wants the mountain in the wood, not on it. The peaks are carved into the rim itself, pale at the summits; the church below is line work on bare beech — the arched gavit in front, gable and drum behind, the flagged yard running towards you, and Գայանե in a small dark cartouche. Around the disc the cover is a fine lattice of dotted cells in lobed panels, ringed and edged with rope and bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, a walnut-brown field with pale drop-tipped points, a petal wheel in a scrolled ring on each half and an ornate cast hinge; the back cover carries an eternity whirl in line work at either end. For the christening table, the Yerevan flat that misses Etchmiadzin, and the player who wants the Armenian church and the Armenian mountain in one lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, stained walnut brown and varnished, the disc left pale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: St. Gayane Church with its Armenian name in line work on a smooth pale disc inside a rope-and-bead ring; Mount Ararat's twin peaks carved into the top rim; fine dotted lattice in lobed panels; rope-and-bead borders; two eternity whirls in line work on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Ararat — the twin peaks of the mountain carved into the top edge of the board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: entirely handmade by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved backgammon board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 beech and walnut checkers with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set cut from billiard balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe mountain is the shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ararat is not a picture on the lid but the outline of the board — the two summits stand up from the top edge, pale-tipped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA church you can read:\u003c\/strong\u003e the gavit's three arches, the drum, the dome and the courtyard flags are drawn block by block, and the name is there in Armenian.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it theirs:\u003c\/strong\u003e add a name or a date at checkout to mark a birthday, a retirement or years of games together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the church carved?\u003c\/strong\u003e The church is line work — drawn into the smooth pale disc as fine dark lines, flat, so every arch and block stays crisp. The carving proper is the board itself: Ararat's peaks are cut into the top rim, and the dotted lattice, rope-and-bead rings and borders are cut into the lid. Stain and varnish come last; nothing is printed or applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and store it closed in its carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine woodcraft in 1985 and founded his workshop in Yerevan in 2010. This board belongs to his collection of wooden backgammon sets, each one made by hand by the craftspeople of that workshop. Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan's story\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003ebackgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45559414390886,"sku":"11192","price":537.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/65c7361b63a23_img-65c7361b63896.jpg?v=1783078927"},{"product_id":"ornamental-wooden-backgammon-board-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline","title":"Star Flower Backgammon Set with Ararat Outline","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStar Flower Backgammon Set with Ararat Outline by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo peaks rise from the top edge — Ararat, carved into the board itself. Below them, an eight-pointed star flower in a ring of leaf scrolls. This is the 60 cm \/ 23.6″ Armenian wooden backgammon set made by Hrachya Ohanyan. Handmade in beech, with 32 wooden checkers, dice cut from billiard balls and a branded carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board for an Armenian home, or for anyone who wants the mountain on the shelf. The peaks are not a picture: the top edge of the board rises into them, the great peak and the small one, their slopes worked into pale streaks like snow on rock. Under them the flower opens — eight sharp petals, each with a raised spine, and leaf scrolls curling back on themselves inside a rope-and-bead ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, pale and dark points tipped with fleur-de-lys run up to a wheel ornament in a scrolled ring on each half, with an ornate bronze hinge on the bar. For the family that plays nardi on Sundays, the flat far from home that wants a piece of it, and the gift that says Armenia without a word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, stained a light chestnut and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: eight-pointed star flower with leaf scrolls in a rope-and-bead ring on carved lattice; the two peaks of Ararat along the top edge; eternity whirls on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Ararat — the top edge rises into the twin peaks of Mount Ararat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: entirely handmade by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved backgammon board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 beech and walnut checkers with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set cut from billiard balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe mountain, in the wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ararat is the shape of the board, not a picture on it — closed on a shelf, the peaks are the first thing anyone sees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePetals you can trace:\u003c\/strong\u003e each of the eight petals stands off the ground with a raised spine, deep enough to follow with a fingertip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it theirs:\u003c\/strong\u003e add a name or a date at checkout to mark a birthday, a retirement or years of games together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The peaks are carved along the top edge of the board, the flower and its leaf scrolls stand in relief inside the ring, and the lattice around them is cut into the beech. The stain and varnish go on afterwards; nothing is printed or applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and store it closed in its carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine woodcraft in 1985 and founded his workshop in Yerevan in 2010. This board belongs to his collection of wooden backgammon sets, each one made by hand by the craftspeople of that workshop. Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan's story\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003ebackgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45559703699558,"sku":"11144","price":619.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/658687ce5d62d_img-658687ce5c7e7.jpg?v=1783078994"},{"product_id":"church-of-st-gayane-wooden-backgammon-board-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline-1","title":"Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - St. Gayane Church, Ararat Outline","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - St. Gayane Church, Ararat Outline, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Gayane, with Ararat standing behind it — the way it actually is. In the round rope-ringed frame on the cover master Hrachya Ohanyan carved the seventh-century church of Etchmiadzin in relief: the conical dome on its drum, the three open arches of the gavit, the paved court, and a small metal plaque with the church's name set into the ground below. Around it runs a field of carved lattice between lobed panels inside a beaded border — and above it all, the top edge of the board is cut into the two peaks of Mount Ararat, their snow left in pale, bare wood. A handmade Armenian backgammon set hand-carved from a single piece of wood, 23.6″ \/ 60 cm, in a warm honey brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and a full 23.6″ \/ 60 cm hand-carved wooden backgammon board opens up: a carved wheel ornament in a scrolled ring at the heart of each half, pale points tipped with carved fleur-de-lys flourishes, and an ornate bronze hinge on the centre bar. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the handmade backgammon board for the family that drives out to Etchmiadzin on the feast day and settles down to nardi under the trees afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, carved from one piece, stained honey brown and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: St. Gayane Church of Etchmiadzin with its triple-arched gavit, carved in relief inside a round rope-ringed frame with a metal name plaque; carved lattice field, lobed panels, beaded border; wheel ornaments and fleur-de-lys points inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Mount Ararat silhouette — the two peaks carved into the top edge with pale snow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe board is the mountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Ararat outline is cut into the wood itself, snow and all — closed on a shelf, it reads as sculpture before it reads as a game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA church in real relief:\u003c\/strong\u003e the dome, the three arches and the paving stand well off the ground, cut by hand in the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop — and no two boards come out the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-size 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 23.6″ \/ 60 cm square — the standard full size for a living-room table. Closed, it is 23.6″ × 11.8″ \/ 60 × 30 cm and stands on its own edge, peaks up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The church, the lattice, the mountain edge and the wheel ornaments inside are all cut into the wood by hand, not printed or pressed. The honey colour is a stain in the wood under the varnish, and the snow on the peaks is the beech left bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSt. Gayane and the Mountain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStand in the courtyard of St. Gayane on a clear morning and Ararat fills the sky to the south — which is why the two belong together on one board. The church was built in 630 by Catholicos Ezr over the tomb of the abbess Gayane, martyred with Hripsime in the years before Armenia's conversion in 301; its triple-arched gavit came in 1683, and since 2000 it has been a UNESCO World Heritage site with the rest of Etchmiadzin. The mountain has been there rather longer. Carved on a nardi board, the pair say what every Armenian household already knows: faith in front, Ararat behind, and the game in the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a christening, a wedding blessed at Etchmiadzin, a godfather's birthday or the parents who taught everyone to cross themselves before the first roll, a hand-carved Armenian backgammon set with St. Gayane on a board shaped like Ararat is the backgammon gift set that carries two blessings at once. We send it at Christmas, at Easter and to Armenians far from home. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45559734337638,"sku":"11107","price":619.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/65cd3ae092d24_img-65cd3ae092b82.jpg?v=1783078936"},{"product_id":"deer-wooden-backgammon-board-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline","title":"Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Stag and Doe, Ararat Outline","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Stag and Doe, Ararat Outline, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeer at the foot of the mountain. The top edge of this board is cut into the two peaks of Ararat with the snow left in pale bare wood, and below them, in a round rope-ringed frame, master Hrachya Ohanyan carved a stag and a doe in deep relief — the stag standing with antlers raised and head turned, the doe resting in the grass at his feet, trees closing in behind them. Every tine and every leaf stands clear of a stippled ground. Around the frame runs a field of fine carved lattice between lobed panels inside a beaded border, the sides curve in and out, and the whole board is stained a warm honey brown. A handmade Armenian backgammon set hand-carved from a single piece of beech at the full 23.6″ \/ 60 cm — the deer of the Armenian highlands, under the mountain they live beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and the 23.6″ \/ 60 cm hand-carved wooden backgammon board opens on a carved wheel ornament in a scrolled ring at the heart of each half, pale points tipped with fleur-de-lys flourishes and an ornate bronze hinge on the centre bar. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the handmade backgammon board for the mountain house, the hunting lodge in the Armenian highlands and the friend who drives to Khosrov forest just to see a deer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, carved from one piece, stained honey brown and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: a stag standing over a resting doe between trees, carved in deep relief inside a round rope-ringed frame on a stippled ground; carved lattice field, lobed panels, beaded border; wheel ornaments and fleur-de-lys points inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Mount Ararat silhouette — the two peaks cut into the top edge with pale snow, scalloped sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer in real relief:\u003c\/strong\u003e the stag, the doe, the grass and the trees are carved by hand in the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop and stand well off the ground — run a finger over the antlers and you feel every tine, and no two boards come out the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe board is the mountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Ararat outline is cut into the wood itself, snow and all — closed on a shelf it reads as sculpture before it reads as a game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-size 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 23.6″ \/ 60 cm square — the standard full size for a living-room table. Closed, it is 23.6″ × 11.8″ \/ 60 × 30 cm and stands on its own edge, peaks up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The stag and doe, the trees, the lattice, the rope and beaded borders, the mountain edge and the wheel ornaments inside are all cut into the wood by hand, not printed or pressed. The snow on the peaks is the beech left bare, and the honey colour is a stain in the wood under the varnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeer Under Ararat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red deer of the Armenian highlands has been carved since the Bronze Age — it is on the petroglyphs of Ughtasar, on Urartian bronze and in the margins of medieval Gospels, always with the antlers drawn large, because the antlers are the point: they fall and grow back every year, and a people who have lost and rebuilt as often as the Armenians know what that means. Master Ohanyan puts the stag and his doe under the two peaks of Ararat, the mountain the deer of Khosrov forest can see on a clear morning, and cuts both from the same piece of wood. A nardi board with the whole landscape on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a hunter, a forester, a birthday in the mountains or the friend who left Armenia and misses the view, a hand-carved Armenian backgammon set with a stag and doe under Ararat is the backgammon gift set that needs no card. We send it at Christmas, on 21 September and to Armenians far from home. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45559765205094,"sku":"11114","price":619.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/63d4ee441421c_img-63d4ee4414071.jpg?v=1783078867"},{"product_id":"eternity-wooden-backgammon-board-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline-1","title":"Luxury Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Eternity, Ararat Outline","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLuxury Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Eternity, Ararat Outline, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo Armenian signs, one board — and one of them is the board itself. The top edge is carved into the silhouette of Mount Ararat, the two peaks rising from the lid with their snow left in pale, unstained wood. Below them, in a deep round dish ringed with a beaded border, turns the eternity sign — the arevakhach, its eight curved blades cut so deep they hold their own shadow — set inside a lobed panel of fine lattice with fish-scale texture around the edges. Master Hrachya Ohanyan stained the beech a rich dark brown and left the mountain white. A luxury Armenian backgammon set hand-carved from a single piece of wood, unmistakable from across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and a full 23.6″ \/ 60 cm hand-carved wooden backgammon board opens up: a carved wheel ornament in a scrolled ring at the heart of each half, pale points tipped with carved fleur-de-lys flourishes, and the deep grain of the board running through it all. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the handmade backgammon board for the house that keeps Ararat on the wall — and now on the table too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, carved from one piece, stained dark and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: the Armenian eternity sign (arevakhach) carved deep in a round beaded dish; lobed lattice panel, fish-scale ground, carved wheel ornaments inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Mount Ararat silhouette — the two peaks carved into the top edge with pale snow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe board is the mountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Ararat outline is cut into the wood itself, snow and all — closed on a shelf, it reads as sculpture before it reads as a game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEternity carved deep:\u003c\/strong\u003e the wheel sits in a real dish, cut by hand in the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop — run a finger round it and you feel every blade, and no two boards come out the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-size 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 23.6″ \/ 60 cm square — the standard full size for a living-room table. Closed, it is 23.6″ × 11.8″ \/ 60 × 30 cm and stands on its own edge, peaks up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The eternity sign, the lattice, the fish-scale ground, the mountain edge and the wheel ornaments inside are all cut into the wood by hand, not printed or pressed. The dark colour is a stain in the wood under the varnish, and the snow on the peaks is the beech left bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArarat and the Eternity Sign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things every Armenian recognises at a glance. Ararat, the mountain in full view of Yerevan and out of reach, is the shape the whole country measures itself against. The eternity sign — arevakhach, the sun cross — has turned on khachkars and church walls since the Middle Ages and stands for life that does not end. Put one inside the other, and a nardi board makes the oldest possible promise over the oldest possible game: this goes on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a wedding, a new home or the parents who taught everyone to play, a hand-carved luxury Armenian backgammon set shaped like Ararat with the eternity sign on the cover is the backgammon gift set that carries its own blessing. We send it at Christmas, on Father's Day and to Armenians far from home. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45559831527526,"sku":"11124","price":537.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/63b963f79d27d_img-63b963f79d0f3.jpg?v=1783079475"},{"product_id":"etchmiadzin-cathedral-wooden-backgammon-board-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline","title":"Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Ararat Outline, Medium","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Ararat Outline, Medium, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mother church, cut deep. The top edge of this board is cut into the two peaks of Ararat with the snow left in pale bare wood, and below them, in a round rope-ringed frame, master Hrachya Ohanyan carved the Cathedral of Etchmiadzin in deep relief — the central dome on its drum, the bell tower over the porch, the arcaded walls with every course of stone cut separately — standing clear of a stippled ground, with a plaque beneath lettered ԷՋՄԻԱԾԻՆ. Around the frame runs a field of fine carved lattice between lobed panels inside a beaded border, the sides curve in and out, and the whole board is stained a warm honey brown. A handmade Armenian backgammon set hand-carved from a single piece of beech at 19.6″ \/ 50 cm — the two things every Armenian carries in the mind, on one lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and the 19.6″ \/ 50 cm hand-carved wooden backgammon board opens on a carved wheel ornament in a scrolled ring at the heart of each half, pale points tipped with fleur-de-lys flourishes and an ornate bronze hinge on the centre bar. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the handmade backgammon board for the priest's study, the family that was married at Etchmiadzin and the diaspora house with the cathedral photo in the hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 50 × 50 cm \/ 19.6″ × 19.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 50 × 25 cm \/ 19.6″ × 9.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, carved from one piece, stained honey brown and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: the Cathedral of Etchmiadzin carved in deep relief inside a round rope-ringed frame on a stippled ground, with a name plaque beneath; carved lattice field, lobed panels, beaded border; wheel ornaments and fleur-de-lys points inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Mount Ararat silhouette — the two peaks cut into the top edge with pale snow, scalloped sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCathedral in real relief:\u003c\/strong\u003e domes, drum, arcades and stonework are carved by hand in the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop and stand well off the ground — run a finger over the walls and you feel the courses of stone, and no two boards come out the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe board is the mountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Ararat outline is cut into the wood itself, snow and all — closed on a shelf it reads as sculpture before it reads as a game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19.6″ \/ 50 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 19.6″ \/ 50 cm square — one step below the full 60 cm size, and the right choice for a smaller table. Closed, it is 19.6″ × 9.8″ \/ 50 × 25 cm and stands on its own edge, peaks up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The cathedral, the plaque, the lattice, the rope and beaded borders, the mountain edge and the wheel ornaments inside are all cut into the wood by hand, not printed or pressed. The snow on the peaks is the beech left bare, and the honey colour is a stain in the wood under the varnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEtchmiadzin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEtchmiadzin is the oldest cathedral in the world that is still in use. St Gregory the Illuminator raised it in 301–303, on the spot where — the story goes — Christ came down and struck the ground with a golden hammer; the name means 'the Only-Begotten descended'. It is the seat of the Catholicos of All Armenians, the church that every Armenian church looks to, and it stands in the Ararat plain with the mountain filling the sky behind it. Master Ohanyan carves it in relief under the two peaks, the way you actually see them from the road out of Yerevan. On a nardi board it is the calm end of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a christening, a godparent, a wedding blessed at Etchmiadzin, an Easter table or the friend far from home who still crosses himself when he passes a church, a hand-carved Armenian backgammon set with the cathedral under Ararat is the backgammon gift set that needs no card. We send it at Christmas, at Easter and on 21 September. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45559853318246,"sku":"11136","price":455.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/639d8472d5344_img-639d8472d5173.jpg?v=1783078939"},{"product_id":"hayastan-khor-virap-wooden-backgammon-board-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline","title":"Luxury Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Hayastan Khor Virap in Deep Relief","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLuxury Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Hayastan Khor Virap in Deep Relief, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything on this lid stands up out of the wood. Khor Virap's walls and church tower, the rocks below them, the vine scroll and every letter of ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆ — Hayastan — are carved in deep relief by master Hrachya Ohanyan, rising from a finely stippled ground so that the afternoon light throws real shadows along the battlements and into the curls of the script. Above the scene the twin peaks of Ararat make the outline of the board itself, their slopes cut in rough strokes and the summits left in the bare pale beech, like snow. Rope borders, scrolled corners, a deep chestnut stain under clear varnish. A luxury Armenian backgammon set hand-carved from a single piece of wood at the full 23.6″ \/ 60 cm — the same Khor Virap design the workshop draws in line work on its lighter boards, here cut all the way in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and the 23.6″ \/ 60 cm hand-carved wooden backgammon board opens on a wheel ornament in a scrolled ring at the heart of each half, points in pale and dark wood tipped with fleur-de-lys, a carved scalloped frame round the field and an ornate hinge on the centre bar. Turn it over and the back cover carries two eternity whirls in deep relief inside lattice-carved panels. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the luxury backgammon set for the house where Armenia is not a topic but a wall — the one that gets photographed before it gets played.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, carved from one piece, stained deep chestnut brown and varnished; the Ararat summits left in bare pale wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Khor Virap monastery on its rock, the word Hayastan (Armenia) in ornamental Armenian letters and a vine scroll, all hand-carved in deep relief on a stippled ground; the peaks of Ararat in textured relief along the top; two eternity whirls in deep relief inside lattice panels on the back cover; wheel ornaments and fleur-de-lys points inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Mount Ararat — the twin peaks carved in relief along the top, with scrolled corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep relief, edge to edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e walls, tower, rocks, vine and every letter cut down into the beech by hand in the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop — you read Hayastan with your fingertips, and no two boards come out the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarved on both covers:\u003c\/strong\u003e the front is the monastery under Ararat, the back two eternity whirls in lattice — there is no plain side to this board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-size 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 23.6″ \/ 60 cm square — the standard full size for a living-room table. Closed, it is 23.6″ × 11.8″ \/ 60 × 30 cm and stands on its own edge, peaks up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — all of it. The monastery, the walls, the rocks, the vine scroll and the letters of ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆ are cut into the beech by hand in deep relief on a stippled ground; the peaks of Ararat along the top and the eternity whirls on the back cover are carved the same way. Nothing is printed, pressed or painted on. The chestnut colour is a stain in the wood under the varnish, and the pale summits are the bare beech left unstained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the Mountain Comes Closest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKhor Virap is the one place in Armenia where Ararat seems near enough to walk to. The monastery stands on a low hill at the edge of the plain, the border a few fields away, and the mountain fills everything behind it — which is why every wedding party, every returning cousin and every first-time visitor is driven there before anything else. Under the chapel is the pit where Gregory the Illuminator was kept for thirteen years before he brought the king to Christianity in 301. The workshop's carvers cut the whole view into this lid in deep relief, walls and tower and rock, with the country's name below it — and left the tips of the mountain in bare wood, the way the snow stays on Ararat all summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a fiftieth birthday, a wedding in the diaspora, a house-blessing, or the father who has everything except this, a luxury Armenian backgammon set with Khor Virap and Hayastan carved in deep relief is the backgammon gift set that ends up on the wall between games. We send it at Christmas, on 21 September and on Father's Day. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45559868391526,"sku":"11122","price":1166.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/63a6ddbc03950_img-63a6ddbc03762.jpg?v=1783079233"},{"product_id":"hayastan-khor-virap-wooden-backgammon-board-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline-1","title":"Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Hayastan Khor Virap, Ararat Outline in Figured Wood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Hayastan Khor Virap, Ararat Outline in Figured Wood, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the grain first. The beech of this board came off the saw with a flame figure running through it — waves of light and dark that ripple across the lid under the stain — and the workshop kept it, so the picture sits on wood that moves. The picture is Armenia's: the twin peaks of Ararat in carved relief along the top edge, summits left pale; Khor Virap on its rock in fine line work, wall and church tower; and ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆ — Hayastan — across the front in pale ornamental letters, a vine scroll at one end and an eternity whirl at the other, all on a ground of tiny carved stars inside rope-and-bead borders. Master Hrachya Ohanyan makes it at the full 23.6″ \/ 60 cm — a handmade Armenian backgammon set hand-carved from a single piece of wood, and no two lids with the same grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and the 23.6″ \/ 60 cm hand-carved wooden backgammon board opens on a wheel ornament in a scrolled ring at the heart of each half, points in pale and dark wood tipped with fleur-de-lys, a carved scalloped frame round the field and an ornate hinge on the centre bar. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the handmade backgammon board for the person who notices wood — the carpenter's son, the collector who turns a board over before buying, and the family that wants Ararat on the table every Sunday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: figured beech wood with a flame grain, carved from one piece, stained golden brown and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: the word Hayastan (Armenia) in ornamental Armenian letters in pale wood, Khor Virap monastery on its rock in fine line work, the peaks of Ararat carved in relief along the top edge, a vine scroll and an eternity whirl; ground of fine carved star lattice with rope-and-bead borders; wheel ornaments and fleur-de-lys points inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Mount Ararat — the twin peaks carved in relief along the top, with scrolled corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood that moves:\u003c\/strong\u003e a flame figure in the beech ripples under the golden stain across the whole lid — the workshop chose this board for its grain, and there will not be another like it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe view every Armenian knows:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ararat in relief, Khor Virap in line work, Hayastan in pale wood — three techniques on one lid from the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-size 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 23.6″ \/ 60 cm square — the standard full size for a living-room table. Closed, it is 23.6″ × 11.8″ \/ 60 × 30 cm and stands on its own edge, peaks up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — in three techniques. The peaks of Ararat along the top, the rope-and-bead borders and the star-lattice ground are cut into the beech by hand in relief. The monastery, its walls and the rocks are drawn in fine line work into the wood, and the letters of ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆ are worked into the surface in pale wood against the golden stain. Nothing is printed. The flame figure is the wood's own grain under the stain and varnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReading the Grain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeech is a plain wood most of the time — pale, even, quiet — which is why the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop likes it for carving. But now and then a board comes off the saw with figure in it: waves where the tree grew under strain, catching the light one way and swallowing it the other. The carvers keep those boards for the designs that deserve them. Khor Virap under Ararat is one of those — the monastery where Gregory the Illuminator spent thirteen years in the pit, the mountain across the border that every Armenian home keeps a picture of, and the name of the country underneath. On figured wood the whole scene seems to sit in weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a father who knows wood, a wedding in Yerevan, a friend's first home abroad or a nardi player who already owns a plain board, an Armenian backgammon set with Khor Virap and Hayastan on a lid of figured wood is the backgammon gift set that nobody else has. We send it at Christmas, on 21 September and on Father's Day. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45559887888486,"sku":"11191","price":537.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/63f09cbcbbf4e_img-63f09cbcbbde3.jpg?v=1783079179"},{"product_id":"ornamental-snowflake-wooden-backgammon-board-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline","title":"Snowflake Travel Backgammon Set with Ararat Outline","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSnowflake Travel Backgammon Set with Ararat Outline by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA snowflake of pale wood on a dark ground, eight-fold and lace-fine, under the two carved peaks of Ararat. This 40 cm \/ 15.7″ travel-size Armenian wooden backgammon set is made by Hrachya Ohanyan. Handmade in beech, with 32 wooden checkers, dice cut from billiard balls and a branded carrying bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board for someone who wants a lighter touch. Instead of deep relief, the snowflake is flat and pale — an eight-petal flower at the heart, then ring after ring of curled scrolls and leaf tips, all left the colour of the wood itself against a ground stained almost black. The peaks above it are carved with pale streaks like snow, and the rest of the lid is fine diamond lattice with cusped panels and a rope border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the points are pale and dark with fleur-de-lys tips, a wheel ornament sits in a scrolled ring on each half, and the hinge on the bar is bronze. Folded, it slips into a weekend bag. For winter birthdays, the mountain cabin, and the Armenian abroad who wants Ararat on the table wherever the table happens to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 40 × 40 cm \/ 15.7″ × 15.7″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 40 × 20 cm \/ 15.7″ × 7.9″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, stained dark chestnut and varnished, the snowflake left pale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: eight-fold snowflake — an eight-petal flower with rings of curled scrolls — in low relief, pale against the dark ground, in a rope-and-bead ring; the two peaks of Ararat along the top edge; diamond lattice with cusped panels; eternity whirls on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Ararat — the top edge rises into the twin peaks of Mount Ararat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: entirely handmade by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved backgammon board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 beech and walnut checkers with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set cut from billiard balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight on dark:\u003c\/strong\u003e the pale snowflake against the near-black ground reads from across the room — the highest-contrast lid in the travel range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArarat, one-handed:\u003c\/strong\u003e the same carved peaks as the full-size boards, on a board you can carry to the café in one hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it theirs:\u003c\/strong\u003e add a name or a date at checkout to mark a birthday, a retirement or years of games together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The snowflake is cut in low relief — the ground around it lowered and stained dark, the pattern left pale and standing proud — and the peaks, the lattice and the rope ring are carved into the same beech. Nothing is printed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and store it closed in its carrying bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine woodcraft in 1985 and founded his workshop in Yerevan in 2010. This board belongs to his collection of wooden backgammon sets, each one made by hand by the craftspeople of that workshop. Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan's story\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003ebackgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45559918264422,"sku":"11819","price":318.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/63cbd8b45d62a_img-63cbd8b45d489_c34bcc30-14a4-46fc-9aaf-7890c536f0c1.jpg?v=1783078993"},{"product_id":"ornamental-heritage-wooden-backgammon-board-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline","title":"Star Flower Travel Backgammon Set with Ararat Outline","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStar Flower Travel Backgammon Set with Ararat Outline by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small one. Ararat's two peaks rise from the top edge, a star flower opens in a ring of leaf scrolls beneath them, and the board is 40 cm \/ 15.7″ wide — a travel-size Armenian wooden backgammon set made by Hrachya Ohanyan. Handmade in beech, with 32 wooden checkers, dice cut from billiard balls and a branded carrying bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board that goes in the suitcase. Everything the full-size board has is here at two-thirds the width: the peaks carved along the top edge with their pale, snow-streaked slopes, the eight sharp petals with raised spines, the leaf scrolls curling round them inside a rope-and-bead ring, the diamond lattice and cusped panels on the rest of the lid. Folded, it is about the size of a hardback book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the points are pale and dark with fleur-de-lys tips, a wheel ornament sits in a scrolled ring on each half, and the hinge on the bar is bronze. For the holiday flat, the student's room, the grandparent who travels between children — and anyone who wanted the Ararat board but not the sideboard to keep it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 40 × 40 cm \/ 15.7″ × 15.7″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 40 × 20 cm \/ 15.7″ × 7.9″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, stained chestnut and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: eight-pointed star flower with leaf scrolls in a rope-and-bead ring on carved lattice; the two peaks of Ararat along the top edge; eternity whirls on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Ararat — the top edge rises into the twin peaks of Mount Ararat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: entirely handmade by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved backgammon board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 beech and walnut checkers with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set cut from billiard balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull carving, small board:\u003c\/strong\u003e nothing was simplified for the size — peaks, petals, scrolls and lattice are all there, cut finer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoes where you go:\u003c\/strong\u003e folded it fits a backpack or a carry-on, and the bag carries like a slim satchel for the walk to the café.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it theirs:\u003c\/strong\u003e add a name or a date at checkout to mark a birthday, a retirement or years of games together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The peaks are carved along the top edge, the flower and its scrolls stand in relief inside the ring, and the lattice is cut into the beech around them — the same work as the full-size board, at a smaller scale. Stain and varnish go on afterwards; nothing is printed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and store it closed in its carrying bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine woodcraft in 1985 and founded his workshop in Yerevan in 2010. This board belongs to his collection of wooden backgammon sets, each one made by hand by the craftspeople of that workshop. Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan's story\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003ebackgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45559936647270,"sku":"11138","price":318.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/63b943ecaaafb_img-63b943ecaa977.jpg?v=1783079046"},{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-armenia-wooden-backgammon-board-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline","title":"Armenian Coat of Arms Travel Backgammon Set with Ararat Outline","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Coat of Arms Travel Backgammon Set with Ararat Outline by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmenia's arms at travel size: the eagle and the lion holding the quartered shield, sword and chain beneath, in deep relief on a stippled disc under Ararat's carved peaks. This is the 40 cm \/ 15.7″ Armenian wooden travel backgammon set made by Hrachya Ohanyan, Ararat outline. Handmade in beech, 32 checkers, dice, carrying bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board for the student's flat abroad, the diaspora office with no room for the big board, and the player who takes the country with them. Nothing is scaled down but the size: the eagle's feathers and the lion's mane are cut one by one, the quartered shield carries the four dynasties with Ararat and the ark at its heart, and the sword, chain, wheat and ribbon sit below — all standing off a stippled disc in a rope-and-bead ring, with diamond lattice to the curled corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen, the pale beech shows in every other point under fleur-de-lys tips, a petal wheel sits in a scrolled ring on each half, and the maker's stamped hinge is on the bar; the back carries a chequerboard of pale and stained squares between two eternity whirls. Closed, it is the size of a hardback and rides in its bag. For the student, the summer house, and the Armenian office drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 40 × 40 cm \/ 15.7″ × 15.7″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 40 × 20 cm \/ 15.7″ × 7.9″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, stained dark brown and varnished, the pale points left bare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: the coat of arms of Armenia — eagle and lion holding the quartered shield of the four royal dynasties with Ararat and the ark at its centre, sword, broken chain, wheat and ribbon below — in deep relief on a stippled disc inside a rope-and-bead ring; cusped panels of chip-carved diamond lattice and rope-and-bead borders; the twin peaks of Mount Ararat with snow ridges carved on the top edge; a chequerboard of pale and stained squares between two eternity whirls on the back; points alternating pale and dark with fleur-de-lys tips and petal wheels in scrolled rings inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Ararat — the twin peaks of Mount Ararat along the top edge, over a scrolled body with curled corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: brass hinge stamped with the maker's mark, cast-bronze clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: entirely handmade by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved travel backgammon board with the coat of arms in relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 beech and walnut checkers with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set cut from billiard balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe emblem, uncut:\u003c\/strong\u003e eagle, lion, the four dynastic quarters, Ararat with the ark, sword and chain — every element of the state arms is carved on the small board, not a simplified version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArarat twice:\u003c\/strong\u003e the mountain sits at the heart of the shield and rises again along the top edge, cut as snow ridges, on a lid you can carry under one arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it theirs:\u003c\/strong\u003e add a name or a date at checkout to mark a birthday, a retirement or years of games together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is the travel board?\u003c\/strong\u003e Closed, it is about the size of a hardback book; open, a square a little wider than a laptop, with the checkers scaled to match, so the game plays properly on a café table or a train tray. The arms, the lattice and Ararat's ridges are carved in relief into the beech, the points and petal wheels inside are cut into the field, and the board is varnished. Nothing is printed or applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and store it closed in its carrying bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine woodcraft in 1985 and founded his workshop in Yerevan in 2010. This board belongs to his collection of wooden backgammon sets, each one made by hand by the craftspeople of that workshop. Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan's story\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003ebackgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45559954309222,"sku":"11141","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/63b93a832a2d8_img-63b93a832a0dc.jpg?v=1783079113"},{"product_id":"carpet-lori-backgammon-classic","title":"Armenian Travel Backgammon Set - Lori Carpet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Travel Backgammon Set - Lori Carpet, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet this board on the table and it looks like a small carpet has been folded into wood. The cover carries the pattern of a Lori rug — the hooked octagon at the centre, the borders of running hooks and stepped diamonds — worked into the surface so finely that its dotted texture reads like the pile of the carpet itself. Closed, it is 11.8″ \/ 30 cm: a handmade Armenian backgammon set that slips into a bag and goes wherever the evening takes you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen it and the carpet keeps going. A star-cross ornament sits in the centre of each half, and the points are built from chains of small diamonds, the same motifs the weavers of Lori have used for generations. Bronze hinges and a clasp hold it shut, the checkers come in light and dark wood, and the black carrying bag is included. A small board, but a real Armenian nardi board — the full game, played the way it is played at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 30 × 30 cm \/ 11.8″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 30 × 15 cm \/ 11.8″ × 5.9″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: solid wood, hand-finished and lacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Lori carpet pattern on the cover, star-cross ornaments and diamond-chain points inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: bronze hinges and clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolding travel backgammon board with bronze hinges and clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull set of checkers in light and dark wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack carrying bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA carpet you can carry:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Lori pattern covers the whole board, border to border, and the texture changes with the light the way a real rug does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for travel:\u003c\/strong\u003e a small, portable backgammon set — at 30 cm folded it fits a backpack, a suitcase or a drawer, and it opens in seconds on a café table, a train seat or a picnic blanket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA real Armenian nardi set, not a toy:\u003c\/strong\u003e handmade in the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop with the same wood, hinges and checkers as the large boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 30 cm big enough to play properly?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it is the classic travel size, comfortable for two players with the standard checkers. If you want a board for the living-room table, look at our 50 cm and 60 cm sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the right gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the board we send most often to people who left Armenia and to anyone who misses playing nardi with family — small enough to post, personal enough to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A short name, a date or a few words turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Lori Carpet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLori is the green, mountainous province of northern Armenia, and its rugs are among the boldest in the Caucasus — large hooked octagons, stepped borders, geometry you can read from across the room. Armenian carpets have been woven in the same villages for centuries, and their patterns carry into everything the culture makes: church stone, silverwork, and now this board. Play on it and you are playing on a piece of that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan carving a wooden backgammon board in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/hrachya-ohanyan_600x600_32bbe5cd-cf47-485c-bd09-7df8316eec51.jpg?v=1788184095\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Travels Well\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handmade travel backgammon set is the gift for a birthday, a graduation, a first apartment abroad or a friend who is always on the road — and the backgammon gift set we send most at Christmas and on Father's Day to families with Armenian roots. Small enough to post anywhere, and played for years after the box is thrown away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45559980916838,"sku":"11270","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/63f07abca077e_img-63f07abca0600.jpg?v=1783079226"},{"product_id":"garni-temple-wooden-backgammon-board-classic-armenian-design","title":"Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Garni Temple in Honey Beech","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Garni Temple in Honey Beech, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarni, from the corner, with its name. Inside a round frame ringed with rope and beads at the centre of the cover, master Hrachya Ohanyan carved the temple of Garni the way you first see it from the path — the pediment, the front and the side colonnades, the high podium, the flight of steps and the paved forecourt — all standing in relief off a finely stippled ground, and below the steps a small carved plaque spells its name, ԳԱՌՆԻ, in Armenian letters. Around the frame runs a field of fine carved lattice between lobed panels edged in rope, the rims are stepped, and the whole board is stained a pale honey gold — the lightest of the Garni boards, with the grain of the beech showing through. A handmade Armenian backgammon set hand-carved from a single piece of beech at the full 23.6″ \/ 60 cm — the classic straight board, with the oldest building in Armenia on the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and the 23.6″ \/ 60 cm hand-carved wooden backgammon board opens on a carved wheel ornament in a scrolled ring at the heart of each half, pale points tipped with fleur-de-lys flourishes and an ornate bronze hinge on the centre bar. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the handmade backgammon board for a young family's first proper set, the teacher who took the whole class to Garni, and the friend abroad who wants the name spelled in the alphabet they learned on Saturday mornings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, carved from one piece, stained pale honey gold and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: the temple of Garni carved in relief from the corner — pediment, colonnades, podium and steps on a stippled ground — with a carved ԳԱՌՆԻ name plaque, inside a round rope-and-bead frame; carved lattice field, lobed panels with rope edges; wheel ornaments and fleur-de-lys points inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: classic, with carved stepped edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe temple, corner on:\u003c\/strong\u003e the front and the side colonnades, the steps and the paving are all cut in relief by hand in the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop — the view every visitor gets from the path, and no two boards come out the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIts name, in its own letters:\u003c\/strong\u003e a carved plaque under the steps says ԳԱՌՆԻ — Garni — in Armenian, so the board tells you where it comes from before anyone asks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-size 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 23.6″ \/ 60 cm square — the standard full size for a living-room table. Closed, it is 23.6″ × 11.8″ \/ 60 × 30 cm and stands on its own edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The temple, the name plaque and the stippled ground beneath them, the lattice, the rope borders and the wheel ornaments inside are all cut into the wood by hand, not printed or pressed. The honey colour is a stain in the wood under the varnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Temple of Garni\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe temple stands on a spur of rock above the Azat gorge, where the river has cut the basalt into the tall stone organ-pipes Armenians call the Symphony of Stones. King Tiridates I built it in the first century, most likely for Mihr, the sun god, and when the country turned Christian in 301 it was kept as a royal summer house while the other temples were pulled down. Next to it the bathhouse floor still carries a mosaic of the sea with a wry Greek line — we worked without receiving anything. The earthquake of 1679 threw the temple down, and between 1969 and 1975 its blocks were lifted out of the grass and put back. Master Ohanyan carves it from the corner and signs it with its own name. On a nardi board it is the country before the cross, closed, on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a housewarming, a graduation, a Saturday-school teacher or the friend abroad who wants the name in Armenian letters on the table, a hand-carved Armenian backgammon set with the temple of Garni on the lid is the backgammon gift set that says where home is. We send it at Christmas, on 21 September and to Armenians far from home. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45560046157926,"sku":"11240","price":537.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/65c751f896330_img-65c751f89619b.jpg?v=1783079232"},{"product_id":"dual-coat-of-arms-wooden-backgammon-board-armenia-russian-federation-classic","title":"Armenia and Russia Coats of Arms Backgammon Set, Two-Sided","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenia and Russia Coats of Arms Backgammon Set, Two-Sided by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo countries on one board: Armenia's eagle and lion with the quartered shield on the lid, Russia's double-headed eagle on the back, both in deep relief. This is the 60 cm \/ 23.6″ Armenian wooden backgammon set made by Hrachya Ohanyan, classic outline. Handmade in beech, with 32 wooden checkers, dice cut from billiard balls and a branded carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board for the Armenian who lives in Moscow, or the Russian married into an Armenian family — two emblems, one board. On the front, the eagle and the lion hold the shield with Ararat and the ark at its heart, the sword, broken chain, wheat and ribbon beneath; on the back, the double-headed eagle wears its three crowns, holds sceptre and orb, and carries St George on its breast. Both are carved in full depth on stippled grounds, in beaded rings, between lattice panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no plain side, so whichever way it lies closed there is a crest facing up; open, it is one game — honey field, pale points with fleur-de-lys tips, a wheel ornament in a scrolled ring on each half, an ornate bronze hinge. For the mixed family, the office in Yerevan that deals with Moscow, and the diaspora table where both anthems get sung.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, stained honey brown and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: lid — the coat of arms of Armenia (eagle and lion holding the quartered shield with Ararat and the ark; sword, broken chain, wheat, ribbon and quill beneath); back — the coat of arms of Russia (double-headed eagle with three crowns, sceptre and orb, St George on the breast); both in deep relief on stippled grounds inside beaded rings; cusped panels of honeycomb stipple; diamond lattice; rope borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Classic — a square frame with a moulded rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: entirely handmade by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved backgammon board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 beech and walnut checkers with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set cut from billiard balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo seals, both complete:\u003c\/strong\u003e each coat of arms is carved with everything on it — the ark on Ararat, the chain and wheat; the crowns, sceptre, orb and St George — nothing simplified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick the side:\u003c\/strong\u003e closed on the shelf, it shows Armenia or Russia depending on which way you set it down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it theirs:\u003c\/strong\u003e add a name or a date at checkout to mark a birthday, a retirement or years of games together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Both emblems are carved in deep relief into the beech — the eagle, lion, shield and the sword and chain on one side, the double-headed eagle with its crowns, sceptre, orb and St George on the other — the grounds are stippled, and the beaded rings, honeycomb panels and lattice are cut into the same covers. Stain and varnish come last; nothing is printed, cast or applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and store it closed in its carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine woodcraft in 1985 and founded his workshop in Yerevan in 2010. This board belongs to his collection of wooden backgammon sets, each one made by hand by the craftspeople of that workshop. Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan's story\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003ebackgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45560507727974,"sku":"11220","price":756.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/65c7515299b29_img-65c7515299995.jpg?v=1783078999"},{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-armenia-wooden-backgammon-board-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline-1","title":"Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Coat of Arms of Armenia, Contour Outline","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Coat of Arms of Armenia, Contour Outline, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe arms of Armenia on a board with a silhouette of its own. In the round rope-ringed frame on the cover, master Hrachya Ohanyan carved the state emblem in deep relief — the eagle and the lion holding the shield, Ararat and the ark at its heart, the four dynasties in the quarters, the sword, the broken chain, the wheat and the ribbon below, every feather and every curl of the mane standing clear of a stippled ground. Around it the cover is a field of fine carved lattice between lobed panels inside a beaded border, and the whole board is cut in a contour outline: scalloped sides that curve in and out, a peaked top, edges that step under your hand. A handmade Armenian backgammon set hand-carved from a single piece of beech at the full 23.6″ \/ 60 cm, in a deep honey-brown stain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and the 23.6″ \/ 60 cm hand-carved wooden backgammon board opens on a carved wheel ornament in a scrolled ring at the heart of each half, pale points tipped with fleur-de-lys flourishes and an ornate bronze hinge on the centre bar. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the handmade backgammon board for the embassy waiting room, the union hall and the family that keeps the flag folded in the drawer and the board out on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, carved from one piece, stained honey brown and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: the coat of arms of Armenia carved in deep relief inside a round rope-ringed frame on a stippled ground; carved lattice field, lobed panels, beaded border; wheel ornaments and fleur-de-lys points inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: contour — scalloped sides and a peaked top, with carved stepped edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArms in real relief:\u003c\/strong\u003e the eagle, the lion, the shield and the ribbon are carved by hand in the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop and stand well off the ground — run a finger over a wing and you feel every feather, and no two boards come out the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContour outline:\u003c\/strong\u003e the board is not a box — its scalloped, peaked silhouette is cut into the wood itself, so closed on a shelf it reads as a carving before it reads as a game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-size 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 23.6″ \/ 60 cm square — the standard full size for a living-room table. Closed, it is 23.6″ × 11.8″ \/ 60 × 30 cm and stands on its own edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The coat of arms, the lattice, the rope and beaded borders, the contour edges and the wheel ornaments inside are all cut into the wood by hand, not printed or pressed. The honey colour is a stain in the wood under the varnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Coat of Arms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmenia's arms were adopted in 1992 from the design of the first republic of 1918: an eagle and a lion holding a shield, Ararat with Noah's ark at its heart, and around it the emblems of the four dynasties that ruled the country — Artaxiad, Arsacid, Bagratuni and Rubenid. Beneath the shield lie a sword, a broken chain, a sheaf of wheat, a quill and a ribbon. The eagle and the lion have guarded Armenian kings since antiquity; on a nardi board they guard the dice, which is a harder job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a veteran, a diaspora club, an Independence Day birthday or the father who taught everyone the anthem before the game, a hand-carved Armenian backgammon set with the coat of arms on a contour-outline board is the backgammon gift set that needs no card. We send it at Christmas, on 21 September and to Armenians far from home. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45560676810854,"sku":"11314","price":537.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/639d6c7d09e71_img-639d6c7d09c87.jpg?v=1783079115"},{"product_id":"artsakh-gandzasar-monastery-wooden-backgammon-board-classic-two-sided-design","title":"Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Gandzasar and We Are Our Mountains","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Gandzasar and We Are Our Mountains, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo covers, two faces of Artsakh. Close this board one way and you are looking at Gandzasar — the thirteenth-century cathedral of St. John the Baptist with its tall drum and pointed dome, the belfry beside it and the paved court in front, all carved in relief inside a round rope-ringed frame. Turn it over and the old couple of \"We Are Our Mountains\" look back at you, Tatik and Papik, carved in the same frame with the same care. Master Hrachya Ohanyan set each scene on a stippled ground between lobed panels of fine lattice, ran a beaded border round the edge and finished the beech in a warm honey brown. A handmade Armenian backgammon set hand-carved from a single piece of wood, 23.6″ \/ 60 cm — and there is no back to it: whichever side faces the room is the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and the 23.6″ \/ 60 cm hand-carved wooden backgammon board opens on a carved wheel ornament in a scrolled ring at the heart of each half, pale points tipped with fleur-de-lys flourishes and an ornate bronze hinge on the centre bar. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the handmade backgammon board for the family that has an Artsakh story and wants it told on the table, not kept in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, carved from one piece, stained honey brown and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: two-sided — Gandzasar Monastery on one cover, the \"We Are Our Mountains\" monument on the other, each carved in relief inside a round rope-ringed frame on a stippled ground with lobed lattice panels; wheel ornaments and fleur-de-lys points inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: classic, with carved stepped edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo fronts, no back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gandzasar on one cover and Tatik and Papik on the other, both cut by hand in the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop — stand it either way up, and no two boards come out the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarving you can feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e the dome, the belfry, the paving stones and the folds of the old woman's headscarf all stand off the ground under your fingertips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-size 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 23.6″ \/ 60 cm square — the standard full size for a living-room table. Closed, it is 23.6″ × 11.8″ \/ 60 × 30 cm and stands on its own edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Both scenes, the lattice panels, the beaded border and the wheel ornaments inside are all cut into the wood by hand, not printed or pressed. The honey colour is a stain in the wood under the varnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGandzasar and We Are Our Mountains\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGandzasar — \"treasure mountain\" — stands above the village of Vank in the Martakert region of Artsakh. Its cathedral of St. John the Baptist was finished in 1238 by Prince Hasan-Jalal, and the drum of its dome is carved with figures and inscriptions that count among the finest stone-carving in the Armenian world; for centuries it was the seat of the Catholicos of Aghvank. Down the road above Stepanakert, the two tuff heads of \"We Are Our Mountains\" rose in 1967 — Tatik and Papik, rooted in the land they stand for. A church and a monument, the two pictures of Artsakh most Armenians carry in their heads, here carved on the two covers of one nardi board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a wedding, a housewarming, a grandfather from Martakert or the friend who lost the argument about which cover is the prettier one, a hand-carved Armenian backgammon set with Gandzasar and Tatik and Papik on its two sides is the backgammon gift set that carries two pictures of home. We send it at Christmas, on Father's Day and to Armenians far from home. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45560696012902,"sku":"11274","price":619.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/65cd32ff89049_img-65cd32ff88e96.jpg?v=1783078874"},{"product_id":"khor-virap-monastery-wooden-backgammon-board-classic-armenian-design","title":"Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Khor Virap Monastery and Ararat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Khor Virap Monastery and Ararat, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe monastery, the rock and the mountain, all in the wood. Inside a lobed cartouche ringed with rope, master Hrachya Ohanyan carved Khor Virap in deep relief: the conical dome and belfry of the church, the long crenellated wall laid brick by brick, and below it the whole hillside cut in bold sweeping strokes, as if the rock were still tumbling down to the plain. Behind, the two peaks of Ararat rise with their summits left in the bare pale beech, like snow. Around the scene runs a field of carved diamond lattice inside a rope-and-bead border, on a straight classic outline, stained a deep chestnut brown under clear varnish. A handmade Armenian backgammon set hand-carved from a single piece of wood at the full 23.6″ \/ 60 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and the 23.6″ \/ 60 cm hand-carved wooden backgammon board opens on a wheel ornament in a scrolled ring at the heart of each half, points in pale and dark wood tipped with fleur-de-lys, a carved scalloped frame round the field and an ornate hinge on the centre bar. Turn it over and the back cover carries two eternity whirls in deep relief inside lattice panels. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the handmade backgammon board for the family that drives to Khor Virap every time a cousin visits — and for the cousin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, carved from one piece, stained deep chestnut brown and varnished; the Ararat summits left in bare pale wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Khor Virap monastery — church, belfry and crenellated wall — on its rocky hill with the twin peaks of Ararat behind, hand-carved in deep relief inside a lobed rope-ringed cartouche; carved diamond lattice field with rope-and-bead border; two eternity whirls in deep relief on the back cover; wheel ornaments and fleur-de-lys points inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: classic, with carved moulded edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e the church, the wall and every fold of the hillside stand up out of the beech — carved by hand in the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop, so the afternoon light throws real shadows across the rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarved on both covers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Khor Virap under Ararat on the front, two eternity whirls in lattice on the back — there is no plain side to this board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-size 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 23.6″ \/ 60 cm square — the standard full size for a living-room table. Closed, it is 23.6″ × 11.8″ \/ 60 × 30 cm and stands on its own edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — all of it. The monastery, the wall, the hillside and the peaks of Ararat are cut into the beech by hand in deep relief inside the carved cartouche; the lattice field, the rope-and-bead border, the eternity whirls on the back and the frame inside are carved the same way. Nothing is printed or pressed. The chestnut colour is a stain in the wood under the varnish, and the pale summits are the bare beech left unstained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Deep Pit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKhor Virap means the deep pit, and the name is literal: under the chapel is the dungeon where Gregory the Illuminator was held for thirteen years by King Tiridates, until the king's sister dreamt that he alone could cure her brother — and Armenia became the first Christian nation, in 301. The monastery on its rock has been rebuilt more than once since; the mountain behind it has not changed. Every Armenian schoolchild has climbed the ladder down into the pit and come up blinking at Ararat. The carvers cut that view into this lid — walls, dome, rock and snow — the way the story is cut into the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a house-blessing, a wedding in the diaspora, a godfather's name day or the friend who has just made the pilgrimage, an Armenian backgammon set with Khor Virap carved in relief on the lid is the backgammon gift set that holds the whole story. We send it at Christmas, on 21 September and on Father's Day. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45560713216102,"sku":"11263","price":865.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/63a6eba8adf3e_img-63a6eba8addb6.jpg?v=1783078872"},{"product_id":"pomegranate-and-grapes-wooden-backgammon-board-classic-braid-motif","title":"Luxury Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Pomegranate and Grapes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLuxury Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Pomegranate and Grapes, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePomegranates and clusters of grapes, carved in high relief and laced together with a braid, fill a circle at the heart of this board's cover. A twisted rope ring frames them, an arched panel frames the ring, and a fine carved lattice covers everything around it. This is a luxury Armenian backgammon set in the truest sense — the two fruits Armenians have cut into stone and pressed into wine for thousands of years, hand-carved into a single piece of wood by National Master Hrachya Ohanyan. Set it on the table and your guests will run a thumb over the pomegranates before anyone reaches for the dice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and you have a full 23.6″ \/ 60 cm hand-carved wooden backgammon board: a carved wheel ornament at the centre of each half, points in pale wood tipped with small carved flourishes, and the deep grain of the board around them. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the handmade backgammon board for long evenings — the one your children will still be arguing over, happily, long after tonight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, carved from one piece and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: pomegranates and grapes with a braid ornament on the cover, lattice ground, carved wheel ornaments inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: classic, with carved stepped edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit carved by hand:\u003c\/strong\u003e every pomegranate, grape and braid ribbon is cut into the wood in the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop and then varnished — no two boards come out the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArmenian to the core:\u003c\/strong\u003e pomegranate and grapes are the oldest symbols of abundance in Armenian art — this is the board to give to someone who carries the country with them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-size 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 23.6″ \/ 60 cm square — the standard full size for a living-room table. Closed, it is 23.6″ × 11.8″ \/ 60 × 30 cm and stands on its own edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The pomegranates, the grapes, the braid and the lattice are all cut into the wood by hand, not printed or pressed — run a finger across the cover and you feel every seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a wedding date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePomegranate and Grapes in Armenian Hands\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk an Armenian what the pomegranate means and you will get a different answer at every table — luck, fertility, a whole nation held together under one skin. It is carved on the walls of medieval churches and painted into the margins of manuscripts. Grapes are the other half of the story: Armenia has been making wine for more than six thousand years, and the vine climbs beside the pomegranate on khachkars and church doorways. Braided together on a nardi board, they turn the game played at every Armenian table into something you would hang on a wall — except this one you open and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan carving a wooden backgammon board in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/hrachya-ohanyan_600x600_32bbe5cd-cf47-485c-bd09-7df8316eec51.jpg?v=1788184095\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a wedding, an anniversary or a new home, a hand-carved Armenian backgammon set with pomegranates on the cover is the backgammon gift set that says abundance without a card. We send it at Christmas and on Father's Day, and very often to Armenians far from home. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45560728682598,"sku":"11290","price":537.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/63f09b02f0d17_img-63f09b02f0b7a.jpg?v=1783079237"},{"product_id":"eternity-symbol-wooden-backgammon-board-classic-braid-motifs","title":"Luxury Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Eternity Symbol","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLuxury Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Eternity Symbol, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole cover of this board is woven — not with reed, but with wood: a basket-weave ground carved strand over strand from edge to edge, so tight you have to touch it to believe it. In the centre, sunk into a round recess, turns the Armenian eternity symbol, its blades cut deep enough to throw real shadow, with carved scrolls at the four corners and a beaded border around everything. It is a luxury Armenian backgammon set in the fullest sense — the oldest Armenian sign there is, hand-carved by National Master Hrachya Ohanyan from a single piece of wood, on a ground that took a craftsman days to weave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the cast-bronze clasps and a full 23.6″ \/ 60 cm hand-carved wooden backgammon board is inside: a carved wheel ornament at the heart of each half, pale points tipped with small carved flourishes, and the same deep grain running through it all. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the handmade backgammon board you buy once — the one the family plays on for a lifetime and then argues about who inherits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, carved from one piece and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Armenian eternity symbol in a round recess, carved basket-weave ground, scroll corners, carved wheel ornaments inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: classic, with carved stepped edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA weave carved by hand:\u003c\/strong\u003e every strand of the basket-weave ground and every blade of the eternity symbol is cut into the wood in the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop — no two boards come out the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe most Armenian of symbols:\u003c\/strong\u003e the eternity sign is carved on khachkars and church walls across Armenia — on this board it is the first thing anyone sees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-size 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 23.6″ \/ 60 cm square — the standard full size for a living-room table. Closed, it is 23.6″ × 11.8″ \/ 60 × 30 cm and stands on its own edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The weave, the eternity symbol and the wheel ornaments inside are all cut into the wood by hand, not printed or pressed — run a palm across the cover and you feel every strand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Eternity Symbol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmenians call it arevakhach — the sun cross — a wheel of curved blades that has turned on khachkars, church walls and manuscript margins since the Middle Ages. It stands for eternal life and for the sun that keeps moving, and today it is the one sign every Armenian recognises at a glance. Set on a nardi board, a game passed down through the same centuries, it says exactly what a board like this is for: to keep going from one generation to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan carving a wooden backgammon board in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/hrachya-ohanyan_600x600_32bbe5cd-cf47-485c-bd09-7df8316eec51.jpg?v=1788184095\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a wedding, a big anniversary or the parents' house, a hand-carved Armenian backgammon set with the eternity symbol on the cover is the backgammon gift set with the meaning built in. We send it at Christmas and on Father's Day, and to Armenians abroad who want a piece of home on the table. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45560753324134,"sku":"11291","price":1057.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/65c73f9b2cf81_img-65c73f9b2cdf9.jpg?v=1783079052"},{"product_id":"church-of-st-gayane-wooden-backgammon-board-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline-2","title":"St. Gayane Church Backgammon Set with Contour Outline","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSt. Gayane Church Backgammon Set with Contour Outline by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Gayane Church carved stone by stone: the three-arched gavit in front, gable and dome behind, a flagged courtyard running out towards you. This is the 60 cm \/ 23.6″ Armenian wooden backgammon set made by Hrachya Ohanyan on his contour outline. Handmade in beech, with 32 wooden checkers, dice cut from billiard balls and a branded carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board for the family that was married at Etchmiadzin, or means to be. The church is carved as a building, not a badge: every course of masonry a separate block, the three arches of the gavit on their square piers, small corner turrets, the drum and its pointed cap behind the gable, and the paving of the court drawn in perspective so the eye walks to the door. A rope-and-bead ring holds it on a cross-hatched ground; beyond, cusped honeycomb panels, diamond lattice and a scrolled edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the game is left plain against the church: pale and dark points with fleur-de-lys tips, a wheel ornament in a scrolled ring on each half, an ornate bronze hinge on the bar, eternity whirls on the back. For the godparents, the priest's retirement, and the Armenian living far from Vagharshapat who wants the church on the table at Easter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, stained chestnut and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: St. Gayane Church — triple-arched gavit on square piers, gabled front with a round window, corner turrets, conical dome on a drum, flagstone courtyard in perspective — in relief on a cross-hatched ground inside a rope-and-bead ring; cusped panels of honeycomb stippling and diamond lattice; rope borders; eternity whirls on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Contour — scrolled edges with swelling shoulders, curled corners and a cusped top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: entirely handmade by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved backgammon board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 beech and walnut checkers with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set cut from billiard balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA building you can read:\u003c\/strong\u003e the arches, the courses of stone, the drum and the cap are all there — someone who knows Etchmiadzin will name it at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerspective in wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e the courtyard flags narrow towards the church, so a flat lid has depth before the relief even starts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it theirs:\u003c\/strong\u003e add a name or a date at checkout to mark a birthday, a retirement or years of games together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The church, its arches, masonry and courtyard are carved in relief into the beech, the ground behind is cross-hatched, the ring, honeycomb and lattice are cut into the same lid, and the contour edge is shaped from the board itself. Stain and varnish come last; nothing is printed or applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and store it closed in its carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine woodcraft in 1985 and founded his workshop in Yerevan in 2010. This board belongs to his collection of wooden backgammon sets, each one made by hand by the craftspeople of that workshop. Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan's story\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003ebackgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45560910315622,"sku":"11321","price":674.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/65c7508aaa421_img-65c7508aaa247.jpg?v=1783078876"},{"product_id":"pomegranate-and-grapes-wooden-backgammon-board-classic-armenian-design","title":"Pomegranate and Grapes Backgammon Set with Classic Outline","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePomegranate and Grapes Backgammon Set with Classic Outline by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA braided cross on a square lid, plaits pale over a dark ground, a faceted pomegranate or a bunch of grapes in each gap. This is the 60 cm \/ 23.6″ Armenian wooden backgammon set made by Hrachya Ohanyan, classic outline. Handmade in beech, with 32 wooden checkers, dice cut from billiard balls and a branded carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board for the family that wants the fruit and nothing to argue about. The raised strands of the cross stay pale and the ground between them goes dark, so the plaits read from across the room; the pomegranates are cut in flat facets that catch the light like stones; the grapes are carved berry by berry. A scalloped leaf border and a rope ring close it. Beyond, the lid is honeycomb stippling in cusped panels, diamond lattice, rope borders and a square, moulded rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back carries an eternity whirl in each cusped panel; inside there is nothing but the game — pale and dark points with fleur-de-lys tips, a wheel ornament in a scrolled ring on each half, an ornate bronze hinge on the bar. For the first backgammon set in a new Armenian home, the birthday of the man who taught you, and the friend who keeps asking where you got yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, stained honey chestnut and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: braided cross with a faceted star centre, four faceted pomegranates and four grape clusters in relief between the plaited arms, in a scalloped leaf border and rope-and-bead ring on a stippled ground; cusped panels of honeycomb stippling and diamond lattice; rope borders; eternity whirls on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Classic — a square frame with a moulded rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: entirely handmade by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved backgammon board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 beech and walnut checkers with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set cut from billiard balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight and dark in the carving:\u003c\/strong\u003e the raised plaits stay pale and the cut ground goes dark, so the pattern shows from a distance with no paint or inlay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaceted fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e the pomegranates are cut in flat planes rather than rounded, so they flash as the board is turned in the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it theirs:\u003c\/strong\u003e add a name or a date at checkout to mark a birthday, a retirement or years of games together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The cross, the fruit and the leaf border are carved in relief into the beech, the ground round them is stippled, and the honeycomb and lattice panels are cut into the same lid. Stain and varnish come last; nothing is printed or applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and store it closed in its carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine woodcraft in 1985 and founded his workshop in Yerevan in 2010. This board belongs to his collection of wooden backgammon sets, each one made by hand by the craftspeople of that workshop. Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan's story\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003ebackgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45560924602470,"sku":"11605","price":537.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/63e78d1f25834_img-63e78d1f256b0.jpg?v=1783079357"},{"product_id":"mother-see-of-holy-etchmiadzin-wooden-backgammon-board-classic-hand-carved-design","title":"Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Classic Outline","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Classic Outline, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cathedral of Etchmiadzin stands in deep relief on the lid, seen the way you see it walking in from the gate: the columned bell tower in front, the dome on its arcaded drum behind, a small corner belfry to one side, the long arched wall running off to the right, and the paving of the courtyard drawn in perspective lines under it all. Master Hrachya Ohanyan cuts the sky in rough gouged strokes, sets a small plaque with the name ԷՋՄԻԱԾԻՆ below the walls and closes the scene in a rope-and-bead ring, between two cusped panels of stippled ground on a carved diamond lattice. A handmade Armenian backgammon set, hand-carved at the full 23.6″ \/ 60 cm in the classic square outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and the hand-carved wooden backgammon board opens on a wheel ornament in a scrolled ring at the heart of each half, points in pale and dark wood tipped with fleur-de-lys, a carved scalloped frame round the field and an ornate hinge on the centre bar; on the back cover two eternity whirls spin in cusped panels. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the handmade backgammon board for the kavor's house, the priest's study, and the family that drives out to Etchmiadzin every Easter and plays nardi on the way back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, stained honey brown and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: the Cathedral of Etchmiadzin — bell tower, dome, corner belfry, arched precinct wall and paved courtyard — carved in deep relief inside a rope-and-bead ring, with a name plaque in Armenian letters; cusped stippled panels and a carved diamond lattice on the lid; two eternity whirls on the back cover; wheel ornaments and fleur-de-lys points inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Classic — the square frame with a moulded rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mother See, in relief:\u003c\/strong\u003e dome, bell tower, wall and courtyard cut into the wood by hand, the sky in gouged strokes, the name on a plaque — one scene, nothing printed, from the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarved on both sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e a rope ring and cusped panels on a lattice lid in front, two eternity whirls on the back — the board is finished all the way round, not just where it shows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-size 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 23.6″ \/ 60 cm square — the standard full size for a living-room table. Closed, it is 23.6″ × 11.8″ \/ 60 × 30 cm and stands on its own edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the cathedral, the bell tower, the walls and the courtyard are cut into the beech by hand in deep relief; the sky is gouged in rough strokes, the ground around the ring is stippled point by point and the lattice over the lid is carved line by line. The only thing not carved is the small name plaque, set into the wood below the walls. Nothing is printed; the colour is a stain in the wood under the varnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Bell Tower in Front\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery picture of Etchmiadzin is really two buildings. The cathedral itself goes back to 301–303, when Gregory the Illuminator built it on the spot where, in his vision, the Only-Begotten came down and struck the ground with a golden hammer — which is what the name means. The bell tower in front of the west door is a newcomer by comparison, put up in the 1650s under Catholicos Philipos, with its arcade of columns and its own small conical roof, and it is the first thing you see when you walk in from the gate. The workshop carved exactly that view — tower first, dome behind, wall running off to the right — because that is how everyone remembers it: the first thing after the gate, and the last thing before the road back to Yerevan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the kavor who held the child at the font, a priest's ordination, a couple married at Etchmiadzin, or the family that drives out on Easter Sunday, an Armenian backgammon set with the Mother See carved on the lid is the backgammon gift set that belongs in an Armenian home. We send it at Christmas, at Easter and on 21 September. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45560930664550,"sku":"11657","price":674.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/639d6d2546523_img-639d6d254631d.jpg?v=1783078819"},{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-armenia-wooden-backgammon-board-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline-2","title":"Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Coat of Arms of Armenia in Lobed Frame, Contour Outline","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Coat of Arms of Armenia in Lobed Frame, Contour Outline, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe arms of Armenia in a frame of lobes. In the round rope-ringed frame at the heart of a great lobed cartouche, master Hrachya Ohanyan carved the state emblem in deep relief — the eagle and the lion holding the shield, Ararat and the ark at its centre, the four dynasties in the quarters, the sword, the broken chain, the wheat and the ribbon below, every feather and every curl of the mane standing clear of a stippled ground. Around the cartouche the side panels are filled with fine carved lattice inside rope-and-bead borders, and the whole board is cut in a contour outline: scalloped sides that curve in and out, a cusped top edge, stepped rims under your hand. A handmade Armenian backgammon set hand-carved from a single piece of beech at the full 23.6″ \/ 60 cm, in a warm honey-brown stain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and the 23.6″ \/ 60 cm hand-carved wooden backgammon board opens on a carved wheel ornament in a scrolled ring at the heart of each half, pale points tipped with fleur-de-lys flourishes and an ornate bronze hinge on the centre bar. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the handmade backgammon board for the consulate lounge, the diaspora club and the family that keeps the flag folded in the drawer and the board out on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, carved from one piece, stained honey brown and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: the coat of arms of Armenia carved in deep relief inside a round rope-ringed frame set in a lobed cartouche, on a stippled ground; carved lattice side panels, rope-and-bead borders; wheel ornaments and fleur-de-lys points inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: contour — scalloped sides and a cusped top edge, with carved stepped rims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArms in real relief:\u003c\/strong\u003e the eagle, the lion, the shield and the ribbon are carved by hand in the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop and stand well off the ground — run a finger over a wing and you feel every feather, and no two boards come out the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame within a frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e rope ring, stippled ground, a lobed cartouche and lattice side panels inside beaded borders — the composition took as long as the emblem, and it is all carved, not printed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-size 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 23.6″ \/ 60 cm square — the standard full size for a living-room table. Closed, it is 23.6″ × 11.8″ \/ 60 × 30 cm and stands on its own edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The coat of arms, the lattice, the rope and beaded borders, the contour edges and the wheel ornaments inside are all cut into the wood by hand, not printed or pressed. The honey colour is a stain in the wood under the varnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Coat of Arms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmenia's arms were adopted in 1992 from the design of the first republic of 1918: an eagle and a lion holding a shield, Ararat with Noah's ark at its heart, and around it the emblems of the four dynasties that ruled the country — Artaxiad, Arsacid, Bagratuni and Rubenid. Beneath the shield lie a sword, a broken chain, a sheaf of wheat, a quill and a ribbon. The eagle and the lion guarded Armenian kings for two thousand years; carved in relief inside a lobed frame, they guard the dice on this nardi board, which is the more thankless job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a veteran, a diaspora club, an Independence Day birthday or the father who taught everyone the anthem before the game, a hand-carved Armenian backgammon set with the coat of arms inside a lobed frame is the backgammon gift set that needs no card. We send it at Christmas, on 21 September and to Armenians far from home. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45560935678054,"sku":"11730","price":674.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/65c7393cb1229_img-65c7393cb109a.jpg?v=1783078817"},{"product_id":"pomegranate-wooden-backgammon-board-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline","title":"Pomegranate Knot Backgammon Set with Contour Outline","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePomegranate Knot Backgammon Set with Contour Outline by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour small pomegranates sit at the tips of a knot of interlaced bands inside a twisted rope ring. This is the 60 cm \/ 23.6″ Armenian wooden backgammon set made by Hrachya Ohanyan on his contour outline. Handmade in beech, with 32 wooden checkers, dice cut from billiard balls and a branded carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board for the Armenian who wants the symbol without the postcard: two of the best-loved marks in Armenian ornament, the pomegranate and the eternity whirl, set into one knot. The bands weave over and under in relief, the whirl turns at the centre, and each pomegranate is carved with its crown and a window of seeds. A thick twisted rope rings it; the lid beyond is diamond lattice with cusped panels, and the rim swells and curls in the contour shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the carving stays out of the way of the game: fleur-de-lys-tipped points in pale and dark wood, a wheel ornament in a scrolled ring on each half, an ornate bronze hinge on the bar, two more whirls on the back. For the wedding gift, the new flat, and the family that already has the Ararat board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, stained chestnut and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: knot of interlaced bands round an eternity whirl with four pomegranates at the tips, in relief inside a twisted-rope ring on a stippled ground; diamond lattice with cusped panels; eternity whirls on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Contour — scrolled edges with swelling shoulders and curled corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: entirely handmade by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved backgammon board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 beech and walnut checkers with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set cut from billiard balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePomegranate and eternity:\u003c\/strong\u003e the two Armenian symbols people ask for most, on one lid, without a picture of a mountain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBands you can trace:\u003c\/strong\u003e each strand is carved to pass under its neighbour and up again, so the knot reads as woven, not drawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it theirs:\u003c\/strong\u003e add a name or a date at checkout to mark a birthday, a retirement or years of games together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The knot, the pomegranates and the whirl are carved in relief into the beech; the rope ring is cut as a twist, the ground is stippled, and the contour edge is shaped from the board itself. Stain and varnish come last; nothing is printed or applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and store it closed in its carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine woodcraft in 1985 and founded his workshop in Yerevan in 2010. This board belongs to his collection of wooden backgammon sets, each one made by hand by the craftspeople of that workshop. Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan's story\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003ebackgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45564745023590,"sku":"11757","price":537.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/639d83c9539fd_img-639d83c9537a0.jpg?v=1783078823"},{"product_id":"pomegranate-grapes-wooden-backgammon-board-classic-hand-carved-edition","title":"Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Pomegranate and Grape Knot","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Pomegranate and Grape Knot, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harvest, tied in a knot. At the centre of the cover, inside a round frame ringed with rope and beads, master Hrachya Ohanyan carved two plaited bands that cross and loop into a four-armed knot — a ripe pomegranate at the tip of every arm with its crown turned outward, a heavy cluster of grapes hanging in each of the four bays between, and a small carved flower where the bands cross. All of it stands in deep relief on a stippled ground, so the fruit is bright and the shadow behind it is dark. Around the frame runs a field of fine carved lattice between lobed panels edged in rope and beads, inside a wide carved border with stepped rims, and the whole board is stained a warm honey brown. A handmade Armenian backgammon set hand-carved from a single piece of beech at the full 23.6″ \/ 60 cm — the classic straight board, with the two fruits of Armenia on the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and the 23.6″ \/ 60 cm hand-carved wooden backgammon board opens on a carved wheel ornament in a scrolled ring at the heart of each half, pale points tipped with fleur-de-lys flourishes and an ornate bronze hinge on the centre bar. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the handmade backgammon board for the family that makes its own wine, the wedding table where somebody's mother brought the pomegranate, and the kitchen where the grapes hang over the door every October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, carved from one piece, stained honey brown and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: a four-armed braided knot with a pomegranate at each tip and a grape cluster in each bay, carved in deep relief on a stippled ground inside a round rope-and-bead frame; carved lattice field, lobed panels with rope-and-bead edges, wide carved border; wheel ornaments and fleur-de-lys points inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: classic, with carved stepped edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit you can feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e every crowned pomegranate and every grape in the clusters is cut and rounded by hand in the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop, the braid lifted clear of a stippled ground — run a thumb over it and the harvest is there, and no two boards come out the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe knot holds it together:\u003c\/strong\u003e two plaited bands cross and loop into a four-armed knot, the oldest ornament on Armenian stone, and give the fruit its order — structure in the middle, abundance all around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-size 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 23.6″ \/ 60 cm square — the standard full size for a living-room table. Closed, it is 23.6″ × 11.8″ \/ 60 × 30 cm and stands on its own edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The pomegranates, the grapes, the braided knot and the stippled ground beneath them, the lattice, the rope and beaded borders and the wheel ornaments inside are all cut into the wood by hand, not printed or pressed. The honey colour is a stain in the wood under the varnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePomegranate and Vine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo fruits carry Armenia's whole idea of a good life. The pomegranate is the fruit of weddings and New Year tables — the bride breaks one on the threshold, and the old saying gives it a seed for every day of the year, so a full pomegranate means a full life. The vine is older still: the world's oldest known winery was found in the Areni cave in Vayots Dzor, pressing grapes six thousand years ago, and the Book of Genesis has Noah planting the first vineyard on the slopes of Ararat. Master Ohanyan ties the two together with a braided knot, the interlace that runs along the edges of the khachkars, and carves it deep enough to hold a shadow. On a nardi board it is a wish for the house: may the table always be full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a wedding, a harvest, a new kitchen or the friend who makes his own wine, a hand-carved Armenian backgammon set with pomegranates and grapes on the lid is the backgammon gift set that wishes a full table. We send it at Christmas, on 21 September and to Armenians far from home. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45564757147750,"sku":"11981","price":674.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/639d8ad11de22_img-639d8ad11dca5.jpg?v=1783078806"},{"product_id":"david-of-sassoun-wooden-backgammon-board-classic-hand-carved-edition","title":"Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - David of Sassoun","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - David of Sassoun, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horse rears, the sword comes up. In the round rope-ringed frame on the cover, master Hrachya Ohanyan carved David of Sassoun in deep relief — the hero of the Armenian epic on his horse Kurkik Jalali, the animal rising on its hind legs over the rocks, David turned in the saddle with the Lightning Sword raised over his shoulder, his cloak flying, every muscle of the horse and every fold of the rider standing clear of a stippled ground. It is the pose every Armenian knows from the square outside Yerevan's railway station, cut into wood. Around the frame runs a field of fine carved lattice between lobed panels inside a beaded border, the edges are stepped, and the whole board is stained a warm honey brown. A handmade Armenian backgammon set hand-carved from a single piece of beech at the full 23.6″ \/ 60 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and the 23.6″ \/ 60 cm hand-carved wooden backgammon board opens on a carved wheel ornament in a scrolled ring at the heart of each half, pale points tipped with fleur-de-lys flourishes and an ornate bronze hinge on the centre bar. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the handmade backgammon board for the house with the epic on the shelf, the boy who has just learned the story of the Lightning Sword and the grandfather who says he could have told it better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, carved from one piece, stained honey brown and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: David of Sassoun on his rearing horse Kurkik Jalali, the Lightning Sword raised, carved in deep relief inside a round rope-ringed frame on a stippled ground; carved lattice field, lobed panels, beaded border; wheel ornaments and fleur-de-lys points inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: classic, with carved stepped edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDavid in real relief:\u003c\/strong\u003e horse, rider, sword and rocks are carved by hand in the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop and stand well off the ground — run a finger along the horse's neck and you feel the mane, and no two boards come out the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe frame does half the work:\u003c\/strong\u003e rope ring, stippled ground, lobed lattice panels, a beaded border and stepped edges — the classic composition, carved, not printed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-size 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 23.6″ \/ 60 cm square — the standard full size for a living-room table. Closed, it is 23.6″ × 11.8″ \/ 60 × 30 cm and stands on its own edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The horse and rider, the lattice, the rope and beaded borders and the wheel ornaments inside are all cut into the wood by hand, not printed or pressed. The honey colour is a stain in the wood under the varnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSasuntsi Davit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid of Sassoun is the hero of the Armenian national epic, the Daredevils of Sassoun — four generations of giants from the mountains of Sassoun, told aloud for a thousand years before it was first written down in 1873. David is the third: the boy too strong for his own village, the young man who refused the tribute of Msra Melik, the rider who took the Lightning Sword and the horse Kurkik Jalali from his father's tomb and drove the invaders out. Yervand Kochar cast him in bronze in 1959, rearing over Yerevan's station square, and that is the David on this board — the moment before the sword comes down. On a nardi board he waits through every game, sword up, for a roll worth striking at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a son's coming of age, a graduation, an Independence Day birthday, a diaspora club or the father who told the epic at bedtime, a hand-carved Armenian backgammon set with David of Sassoun on the cover is the backgammon gift set that needs no card. We send it at Christmas, on 21 September and to Armenians far from home. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45564765044838,"sku":"11988","price":674.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/63f0927fc1637_img-63f0927fc14a4.jpg?v=1783078819"},{"product_id":"mother-see-of-holy-etchmiadzin-wooden-backgammon-board-classic-hand-carved-design-1","title":"Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Etchmiadzin Cathedral in Dark Wood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Etchmiadzin Cathedral in Dark Wood, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole Mother See fills a wide lobed cartouche across the lid — the cathedral with its dome on an arcaded drum, the bell tower with its conical roof, a corner belfry, the long stone precinct wall with its arched gate, trees pressed against the walls and the paving of the courtyard in front — all cut in deep relief into dark chestnut-stained wood, stone block by stone block. Master Hrachya Ohanyan frames the scene in a rope-and-bead border and fills the rest of the lid with a carved diamond lattice, and on the back cover two eternity whirls spin in rope rings. A handmade Armenian backgammon set, hand-carved at the full 23.6″ \/ 60 cm in the classic square outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and the hand-carved wooden backgammon board opens on a wheel ornament in a scrolled ring at the heart of each half, points in pale and dark wood tipped with fleur-de-lys, a carved scalloped frame round the field and an ornate hinge plate on the centre bar. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the handmade backgammon board for the house where the christening photo hangs, the parish hall after the liturgy, and the son abroad who was married in that courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, stained dark chestnut and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin — cathedral with dome and arcaded drum, bell tower, corner belfry, stone precinct wall with arched gate, trees and paved courtyard — carved in deep relief inside a wide lobed cartouche with a rope-and-bead border; carved diamond lattice on the lid; two eternity whirls in rope rings on the back cover; wheel ornaments and fleur-de-lys points inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Classic — the square frame with a moulded rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe whole compound, in relief:\u003c\/strong\u003e cathedral, bell tower, belfry, wall and gate cut into the wood by hand in one wide scene — not a single church but the Mother See as you see it from the square, from the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark and deep:\u003c\/strong\u003e the chestnut stain sits in the cuts and lifts the walls out of the ground — the darker sibling of our honey-toned Etchmiadzin board, for a room with dark furniture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-size 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 23.6″ \/ 60 cm square — the standard full size for a living-room table. Closed, it is 23.6″ × 11.8″ \/ 60 × 30 cm and stands on its own edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the cathedral, the towers, the walls with their stone courses, the gate, the trees and the paving are all cut into the beech by hand in deep relief inside the cartouche; the rope-and-bead border and the lattice over the lid are carved too, and so are the two eternity whirls on the back. Nothing is printed. The colour is a dark stain in the wood under the varnish, which is why it sits deepest in the cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from the honey-toned Etchmiadzin board?\u003c\/strong\u003e Same size, same workshop. That one shows the cathedral in a round ring with a name plaque on honey-brown wood; this one shows the whole walled compound in a wide cartouche on dark chestnut. Choose by the room it will live in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Oil and the Wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything Armenian that needs blessing comes back to this courtyard. Every seven years the Catholicos consecrates the Holy Muron here — olive oil and balsam with some forty herbs and flowers, and a measure of the previous batch stirred in so that the chain has never been broken since the fourth century — and from Etchmiadzin it goes out to every Armenian church in the world, for every christening, every ordination, every new altar. The wall carved along this lid is the wall around that courtyard, with the gate everyone walks in through; the cathedral of 301–303 stands behind it, the bell tower in front. The workshop cut the whole compound in one wide scene rather than the church alone, because Etchmiadzin is not a building — it is the place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a christening, a wedding in the Mother See, a deacon's ordination, the parents who send their children to Sunday school, or the friend who has never been but keeps meaning to go, an Armenian backgammon set with Etchmiadzin carved across the lid is the backgammon gift set that says where the family stands. We send it at Christmas, at Easter and on 21 September. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45564777791590,"sku":"11999","price":865.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/63a6ca8b36cca_img-63a6ca8b36b52.jpg?v=1783078867"},{"product_id":"eternity-symbol-wooden-backgammon-board-classic-hand-carved-design","title":"Eternity Sign Walnut Backgammon Set, Lacquered, Classic Outline","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEternity Sign Walnut Backgammon Set, Lacquered, Classic Outline by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eternity sign rising in full relief from walnut, its blades round a hollow centre, in a beaded ring on a lid of honeycomb stipple and diamond lattice, the whole board lacquered to a gloss. This is the 60 cm \/ 23.6″ Armenian wooden backgammon set made by Hrachya Ohanyan, classic outline. Handmade in walnut, with 32 checkers, dice cut from billiard balls and a branded case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board for the person choosing between the eternity boards and wanting the shine, and the player who likes the sign big. Each blade is one long sweep, lifted higher towards the rim and rounded on top so the light rolls over it — and under lacquer it really rolls; the disc sits in a rope-and-bead ring inside a cusped cartouche stippled like honeycomb, and chip-carved diamond lattice fills the fields to the square corners. Nothing is stained: the whirl, the stipple and the lattice are the walnut's own colour under a clear gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the walnut stays natural: points in line work with a cross-hatched fill and fleur-de-lys tips, a petal wheel in a scrolled ring on each half, a stamped brass hinge on the bar, and two smaller whirls carved on the back. For the first walnut board, the godson's first flat, and the player who wants the sign polished and not much else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: walnut wood, natural colour, lacquered (gloss)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: the Armenian eternity sign in full relief — rounded blades rising from a hollow centre — on a disc inside a rope-and-bead ring; cusped cartouche of honeycomb stipple; chip-carved diamond lattice on the outer fields; rope borders; two smaller eternity whirls on the back; petal wheels in scrolled rings and cross-hatched points in line work inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Classic — straight edges and square corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: brass hinge stamped with the maker's mark, cast-bronze clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsmanship: entirely handmade by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved backgammon board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 beech and walnut checkers with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set cut from billiard balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig sign, quiet lid:\u003c\/strong\u003e the whirl fills the cartouche in full relief while the rest is stipple and lattice, so the sign is the only thing the eye lands on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLacquered, not stained:\u003c\/strong\u003e no colour added — the grain shows through the blades and the lattice under a clear gloss that wipes clean and guards the wood; the beeswax sister board is the matt one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it theirs:\u003c\/strong\u003e add a name or a date at checkout to mark a birthday, a retirement or years of games together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this differ from the beeswax eternity board?\u003c\/strong\u003e Same pattern, same walnut, same price — the difference is the finish. This one is lacquered and gloss, with a harder skin that shrugs off fingerprints; the other is rubbed with beeswax and stays matt. Both carry the sign in full relief, honeycomb stipple and diamond lattice, with points in line work inside. Nothing is printed or applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and store it closed in its carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine woodcraft in 1985 and founded his workshop in Yerevan in 2010. This board belongs to his collection of wooden backgammon sets, each one made by hand by the craftspeople of that workshop. Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan's story\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003ebackgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45564803416166,"sku":"12237","price":756.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/65cfb508260c3_img-65cfb50825f22.jpg?v=1783078811"},{"product_id":"lori-carpet-motif-wooden-backgammon-board-classic-hand-carved-design","title":"Armenian Travel Backgammon Set - Lori Carpet, 40 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Travel Backgammon Set - Lori Carpet, 40 cm, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Lori carpet, folded into a board. The whole lid of this 15.7″ \/ 40 cm travel set is worked as a rug from the Lori region — a central lozenge with hooked edges, guard stripes of tiny S-hooks and stars, a wide main border of stepped diamonds — cut into the beech in fine two-tone texture that catches the light like pile, with ԳՈՐԳ ԼՈՌԻ, Lori carpet, lettered in the corner the way a weaver signs the selvedge. Master Hrachya Ohanyan keeps the outline classic and square and stains the wood a warm chestnut brown. A handmade Armenian travel backgammon set from a single piece of wood, closing to 15.7″ × 7.9″ \/ 40 × 20 cm — the rug you can take on the train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and the 15.7″ \/ 40 cm wooden backgammon board carries the carpet inside: a stepped star-cross ornament at the heart of each half, points made of chains of small diamonds instead of plain triangles, a scalloped frame round the field and an ornate hinge on the centre bar. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the portable backgammon set for the flat with the real Lori rug on the floor, the weaver's grandson, and the summer at Dilijan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 40 × 40 cm \/ 15.7″ × 15.7″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 40 × 20 cm \/ 15.7″ × 7.9″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, made from one piece, stained chestnut brown and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: a Lori-Pambak carpet pattern — central hooked lozenge, S-hook and star guard stripes, stepped-diamond main border — worked into the whole cover in fine two-tone texture, with ԳՈՐԳ ԼՈՌԻ (Lori carpet) lettered in the corner; stepped star-cross ornaments and diamond-chain points inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: classic, square\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA rug in the wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e the pattern is worked into the beech in two tones with a fine pile-like texture, border by border, in the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop — a Lori carpet that never needs beating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarpet inside too:\u003c\/strong\u003e star-cross ornaments and diamond-chain points carry the weaving into the game itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady anywhere:\u003c\/strong\u003e board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it on a train table and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 15.7″ \/ 40 cm square — a compact size that still gives a proper game. Closed, it is 15.7″ × 7.9″ \/ 40 × 20 cm and fits in a bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the pattern printed?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The carpet is worked into the beech in two tones — the pale motifs left light, the ground cut and textured dark — and sealed under the varnish, so it will not peel or fade. The ornaments and points inside are cut the same way, and the frame is carved. The chestnut colour is a stain in the wood under the varnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 40 cm big enough to play properly?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — all thirty-two checkers and both dice on a full-layout board; the points are shorter, not fewer. The same Lori carpet comes at 11.8″ \/ 30 cm for the pocket and at 19.6″ \/ 50 cm and 23.6″ \/ 60 cm for the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGorg Lori\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLori, in the green north of Armenia, wove carpets that the dealers in Tbilisi and Constantinople sold as Kazaks: heavy wool, big hooked lozenges, borders of hooks and stars, colours from madder root and walnut husks. A ԳՈՐԳ ԼՈՌԻ — a Lori carpet — hung on the wall of every house in Vanadzor and Stepanavan, and the same pattern is still knotted in the villages today. The Hrachya Ohanyan workshop translated one into wood at travel size, texture and all, so the rug goes wherever the game goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a student leaving Vanadzor for the city, a carpet dealer, a friend who collects Kazak rugs, or the aunt who has the real thing on her wall, an Armenian travel backgammon set worked as a Lori carpet is the backgammon gift set that matches the furniture and fits in a bag. We send it at Christmas, on 21 September and to Armenians far from home. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45564823797862,"sku":"11293","price":263.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/639d89c628a8b_img-639d89c6288c8.jpg?v=1783078997"},{"product_id":"hayastan-khor-virap-wooden-backgammon-board-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline-2","title":"Armenian Travel Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Hayastan Khor Virap, Ararat Outline","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Travel Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Hayastan Khor Virap, Ararat Outline, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole view of Armenia, at a size that goes in a bag. On this 15.7″ \/ 40 cm board the twin peaks of Ararat make the top edge in carved relief, summits left pale; below them Khor Virap sits on its rock in fine line work — wall, tower and gate; and ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆ — Hayastan — runs across the front in pale ornamental letters against warm brown beech, a vine scroll at one end and an eternity whirl at the other. Master Hrachya Ohanyan textures the ground by hand and frames it in rope and beads, exactly as on the full-size board. A handmade Armenian travel backgammon set hand-carved from a single piece of wood, closing to 15.7″ × 7.9″ \/ 40 × 20 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and the 15.7″ \/ 40 cm hand-carved wooden backgammon board opens on a wheel ornament in a scrolled ring at the heart of each half, pale and dark points tipped with fleur-de-lys, a carved scalloped frame round the field and an ornate hinge on the centre bar. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the portable backgammon set for the flight to Yerevan, the summer house at Tsaghkadzor, and the office drawer that needs one thing in it worth opening at lunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 40 × 40 cm \/ 15.7″ × 15.7″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 40 × 20 cm \/ 15.7″ × 7.9″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, carved from one piece, stained warm brown and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: the word Hayastan (Armenia) in ornamental Armenian letters in pale wood, Khor Virap monastery on its rock in fine line work, the peaks of Ararat carved in relief along the top edge, a vine scroll and an eternity whirl; hand-textured ground with rope-and-bead borders; wheel ornaments and fleur-de-lys points inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Mount Ararat — the twin peaks carved in relief along the top, with scrolled corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe postcard in a bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ararat in relief, Khor Virap in line work, Hayastan in pale wood — the full-size design from the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop at 15.7″ \/ 40 cm, and no two boards the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe board is the mountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Ararat outline is the shape of the lid itself — closed, it stands on its edge with the summits up, even on a hotel bedside table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady anywhere:\u003c\/strong\u003e board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it on a café table and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 15.7″ \/ 40 cm square — a compact size that still gives a proper game. Closed, it is 15.7″ × 7.9″ \/ 40 × 20 cm and fits in a bag, peaks up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — in three techniques. The peaks of Ararat along the top, the rope-and-bead borders and the textured ground are cut into the beech by hand in relief. The monastery, its walls and the rocks are drawn in fine line work into the wood, and the letters of ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆ are worked into the surface in pale wood against the brown stain. Nothing is printed. The colour is a stain in the wood under the varnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 40 cm big enough to play properly?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — all thirty-two checkers and both dice on a full-layout board; the points are shorter, not fewer. If you want the same Khor Virap design for the living-room table, the workshop makes it at 19.6″ \/ 50 cm and 23.6″ \/ 60 cm as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Mountain That Travels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmenians carry Ararat with them. It is on the passport stamp, the airline's tail fin, the brandy bottle in the suitcase and the pendant round the neck — the mountain across the border that every Armenian home keeps a picture of. Khor Virap is where you stand to see it whole, over the vineyards of the plain, with the monastery on its rock and the pit of Gregory the Illuminator beneath the chapel. The workshop cut that view into a board small enough for hand luggage, wrote Hayastan under it, and left the snow on the peaks in bare wood — so the mountain goes wherever the game does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a student leaving for university, a friend moving abroad, a birthday in the diaspora or the grandfather who plays on the balcony, an Armenian travel backgammon set with Ararat, Khor Virap and Hayastan on the lid is the backgammon gift set that fits the suitcase and says home. We send it at Christmas, on 21 September and on Father's Day. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45564848636006,"sku":"11818","price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/63a6ccac8567e_img-63a6ccac854c7.jpg?v=1783078878"},{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-armenia-wooden-backgammon-board-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline-3","title":"Luxury Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Coat of Arms on Ararat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLuxury Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Coat of Arms on Ararat, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe arms of Armenia on the mountain of Armenia. The top edge of this board is carved into the silhouette of Ararat, the two peaks rising from the lid with their snow left in pale, unstained wood — and in the centre, inside a round rope-edged frame, the eagle and the lion hold the shield with Ararat between them, carved in deep relief on a stippled ground, every feather and every curl of the mane standing clear. Around the frame master Hrachya Ohanyan cut the whole cover in fish-scale texture, with lobed lattice panels and beaded borders, and stained the beech a rich dark brown. A luxury Armenian backgammon set hand-carved from a single piece of wood — the country's emblem, the country's mountain, one lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and a full 23.6″ \/ 60 cm hand-carved wooden backgammon board opens up: a carved wheel ornament in a scrolled ring at the heart of each half, pale points tipped with carved fleur-de-lys flourishes, a small metal maker's plaque on the centre bar, and the deep grain of the board running through it all. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the handmade backgammon board for the embassy, the community hall and the family that stands up when the anthem plays — and sits down to nardi straight after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, carved from one piece, stained dark and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: the coat of arms of Armenia carved in deep relief inside a round rope-edged frame; fish-scale ground, lobed lattice panels, beaded borders, carved wheel ornaments inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Mount Ararat silhouette — the two peaks carved into the top edge with pale snow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe board is the mountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Ararat outline is cut into the wood itself, snow and all — closed on a shelf, it reads as sculpture before it reads as a game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArms in real relief:\u003c\/strong\u003e the eagle, the lion, the shield and the ribbon are carved by hand in the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop and stand well off the ground — run a finger over a wing and you feel every feather, and no two boards come out the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-size 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 23.6″ \/ 60 cm square — the standard full size for a living-room table. Closed, it is 23.6″ × 11.8″ \/ 60 × 30 cm and stands on its own edge, peaks up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The coat of arms, the fish-scale ground, the lattice, the mountain edge and the wheel ornaments inside are all cut into the wood by hand, not printed or pressed. The dark colour is a stain in the wood under the varnish, and the snow on the peaks is the beech left bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Coat of Arms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe arms of Armenia, adopted in 1992 from the design of the first republic of 1918, put an eagle and a lion either side of a shield: Ararat with Noah's ark at its centre, and around it the emblems of the four dynasties that ruled Armenia — Artaxiad, Arsacid, Bagratuni and Rubenid. Beneath the shield lie a sword, a broken chain, a sheaf of wheat, a quill and a ribbon. Carved on a board shaped like the mountain itself, it says exactly who is playing — and where their thoughts go when the game is over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a veteran, a diaspora club, an Independence Day birthday or the father who taught everyone the anthem before the game, a hand-carved luxury Armenian backgammon set with the coat of arms on a board shaped like Ararat is the backgammon gift set that needs no card. We send it at Christmas, on 21 September and to Armenians far from home. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45564866527334,"sku":"11101","price":756.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/63a6db1777e1a_img-63a6db1777c3a.jpg?v=1783078819"},{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-of-armenia-wooden-backgammon-board-classic-hand-carved-edition","title":"Armenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Coat of Arms of Armenia","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Coat of Arms of Armenia, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeathers you can count. In the round rope-ringed frame on the cover, the coat of arms of Armenia stands in deep relief — the eagle with every wing feather cut separately, the lion with its mane curling, the shield between them with Ararat and the ark at its heart and the four dynasties in the quarters, the sword, the broken chain, the wheat and the ribbon below, all raised from a stippled ground. Master Hrachya Ohanyan set the frame in a field of fine carved lattice between lobed panels inside a beaded border, kept the outline classic and square and stained the beech a warm honey brown. A handmade Armenian backgammon set hand-carved from a single piece of wood at the full 23.6″ \/ 60 cm — the state emblem, the way it looks on the front of a passport, but in wood you can touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and the 23.6″ \/ 60 cm hand-carved wooden backgammon board opens on a carved wheel ornament in a scrolled ring at the heart of each half, pale points tipped with fleur-de-lys flourishes and an ornate bronze hinge on the centre bar. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the handmade backgammon board for the office with the flag in the corner, the community hall, and the father who lets the children win exactly once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, carved from one piece, stained honey brown and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: the coat of arms of Armenia carved in deep relief inside a round rope-ringed frame on a stippled ground; carved lattice field, lobed panels, beaded border; wheel ornaments and fleur-de-lys points inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: classic, with carved stepped edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArms in real relief:\u003c\/strong\u003e the eagle, the lion, the shield and the ribbon are carved by hand in the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop and stand well off the ground — run a finger over a wing and you feel every feather, and no two boards come out the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe frame does half the work:\u003c\/strong\u003e rope ring, stippled ground, lobed lattice panels and a beaded border — the classic composition, carved, not printed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-size 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 23.6″ \/ 60 cm square — the standard full size for a living-room table. Closed, it is 23.6″ × 11.8″ \/ 60 × 30 cm and stands on its own edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The coat of arms, the lattice, the rope and beaded borders and the wheel ornaments inside are all cut into the wood by hand, not printed or pressed. The honey colour is a stain in the wood under the varnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Coat of Arms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmenia's arms were adopted in 1992 from the design of the first republic of 1918: an eagle and a lion holding a shield, Ararat with Noah's ark at its heart, and around it the emblems of the four dynasties that ruled the country — Artaxiad, Arsacid, Bagratuni and Rubenid. Beneath the shield lie a sword, a broken chain, a sheaf of wheat, a quill and a ribbon. Every Armenian child draws it at school at least once; carved in relief on a nardi board it gets drawn again, by hand, every time someone traces the lion's mane while waiting for a roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a veteran, a diaspora club, an Independence Day birthday or the father who taught everyone the anthem before the game, a hand-carved Armenian backgammon set with the coat of arms on the cover is the backgammon gift set that needs no card. We send it at Christmas, on 21 September and to Armenians far from home. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45564888154214,"sku":"11265","price":537.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/63a6dd1348ddb_img-63a6dd1348c2c_93efcd1d-7644-4355-a1a8-334304e8a4dd.jpg?v=1783078626"},{"product_id":"mother-see-of-holy-etchmiadzin-wooden-backgammon-board-classic-hand-carved-design-2","title":"Armenian Backgammon Set - Etchmiadzin Cathedral in Two Tones","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArmenian Backgammon Set - Etchmiadzin Cathedral in Two Tones, by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cathedral, its bell tower and the wall around them, drawn in a single panel. Across a wide pale panel with softly arched corners, the whole Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin is drawn in fine dark lines on the bare wood — the domed cathedral, the tall bell tower beside it, the precinct wall with its gate and trees, birds over the roofs and the name ԷՋՄԻԱԾԻՆ beneath. Around the panel master Hrachya Ohanyan carved acanthus scrolls in real relief at each corner, on a finely stippled ground inside a rope border, and stained the frame a deep honey brown so the pale picture glows out of it. A handmade Armenian backgammon set from a single piece of wood at the full 23.6″ \/ 60 cm — an engraving of the holy city with a carved frame around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndo the cast-bronze clasps and the 23.6″ \/ 60 cm wooden backgammon board opens on a wheel ornament in a scrolled ring worked into each half, pale points tipped with fleur-de-lys flourishes and an ornate bronze hinge on the centre bar. Thirty-two checkers in light and dark wood, a dice set and the branded carrying case come with it. This is the handmade backgammon board for the diaspora parish hall, the family that lights a candle at Etchmiadzin every visit home and the friend who keeps a picture of the cathedral above the desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize open: 60 × 60 cm \/ 23.6″ × 23.6″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize folded: 60 × 30 cm \/ 23.6″ × 11.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: beech wood, made from one piece, stained honey brown and varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin — cathedral, bell tower and precinct wall — drawn in fine line-work on a wide pale panel with the name Էջմիածին beneath (two-tone); hand-carved acanthus scroll corners on a stippled ground, rope border; wheel ornaments and fleur-de-lys points inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: classic, with carved stepped edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackgammon board with bronze hinges and clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood, with velvet bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo tones, one picture:\u003c\/strong\u003e the pale panel carries the whole cathedral complex in fine lines, worked into the wood in the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop — it reads like an old engraving, and no two boards come out the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarved corners:\u003c\/strong\u003e the acanthus scrolls at the four corners are cut in real relief on a stippled ground — a carved frame around a drawn picture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-size 23.6″ \/ 60 cm board, checkers in light and dark wood, dice and a carrying case — open it and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, the board is 23.6″ \/ 60 cm square — the standard full size for a living-room table. Closed, it is 23.6″ × 11.8″ \/ 60 × 30 cm and stands on its own edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the picture printed?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The cathedral and its walls are drawn into the pale beech in fine cut lines and finished under the varnish — they will not peel or fade. The acanthus corners, the stippled ground, the rope border and the wheel ornaments inside are cut into the wood by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about shipping and returns?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is free to the US, Canada and Europe, always tracked; other countries pay a flat $100 (Brazil, Chile and New Zealand $200). Every set is covered by our 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a name or a date?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — choose the engraving option on this page and tell us the text. A name or a date turns it into a personalized backgammon set, and it is the detail people remember years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store it closed in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Mother See\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEtchmiadzin is more than a cathedral: it is a walled precinct with the mother church at its heart, the bell tower of the 1650s in front of it, the seminary, the residence of the Catholicos and the gates every pilgrim walks through. St Gregory the Illuminator raised the first church here in 301–303, on the spot where the story says Christ came down and struck the ground — Etchmiadzin means 'the Only-Begotten descended'. Master Ohanyan drew the whole precinct rather than the church alone, the way you see it from the gate, and framed it in carved scrolls. On a nardi board it is the calm end of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985, National Master \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e began his fine wood craft, introducing a new approach to the age-old traditions of woodworking. After many years of dedication, the Hrachya Ohanyan workshop was established in 2010. Every board passes through 14 stages of production, with 14 separate craftsmen leaving their mark before it reaches its finished form — a piece of wood artistry admired both in Armenia and around the world. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003estory of master Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hrachya-ohanyan-backgammons\"\u003eHrachya Ohanyan backgammon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hrachya-ohanyan\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Master Hrachya Ohanyan holding a hand-carved grape-vine panel in his workshop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/DREM_7139.webp?v=1745767031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Lasts Generations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a christening, a godparent, a wedding blessed at Etchmiadzin, an Easter table or the friend far from home who still crosses himself when he passes a church, a handmade Armenian backgammon set with the Mother See on the cover is the backgammon gift set that needs no card. We send it at Christmas, at Easter and on 21 September. It gets opened, played and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45564940451942,"sku":"11669","price":455.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/63f0950f41775_img-63f0950f4159a.jpg?v=1783078519"}],"url":"https:\/\/lionlaurel.com\/collections\/armenian-backgammon-sets.oembed?page=6","provider":"LionLaurel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}