Armenian Chess & Backgammon Set Ornamental Braid Travel

Armenian Chess & Backgammon Set Ornamental Braid - Travel Size by Hrachya Ohanyan

This is the braid pattern at travel size: a 40 cm Armenian chess and backgammon set with the woven ornament engraved across its face, a Greek-key border running the rim, and the board's coordinates cut into small roundels around the squares. Chess plays on the outside; open the board and the backgammon field is inside. Light enough for a shelf, a desk or a suitcase.

What's Included

• Hand-carved 2-in-1 wooden board - chess on the outside, backgammon inside
• Full set of hand-carved chess pieces
• Backgammon checkers and dice set
• Protective case

Specifications

• Size: 40 cm / 15.7"
• Material: solid wood, engraved and varnished
• Motif: ornamental braid with engraved coordinates and Greek-key border
• Handmade in Armenia by Hrachya Ohanyan

Why This Set Is Special

• A genuine travel chess set that still carries the workshop's signature braid
• Two games in one board: chess on top, backgammon inside
• Engraved coordinates around the squares, like a tournament diagram
• No two boards are ever identical - the pattern is cut by hand

Woven in Wood

Armenian carpet weavers and wood carvers have passed ornamental patterns from generation to generation - braids and geometric fields that scholars trace back centuries. This board translates that textile heritage into engraved wood, at a size you can take anywhere.

About the Master - Hrachya Ohanyan

In 1985, National Master Ohanyan 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. The workshop creates Armenian, classic and original models from high-quality raw materials - each set a work of art admired both locally and internationally.

14 Levels, Up to 200 Days

Every chess model passes through 14 distinct phases of production: 14 separate craftsmen make their mark on a piece of wood until it reaches its perfected form in the showrooms of Hrachya Ohanyan - a distinguished visual and qualitative experience for those who appreciate true wood artistry.

A Gift That Lasts Generations

A handmade Armenian chess and backgammon set is a gift that never expires - for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, or the friend who plays wherever they go. Solid wood, master craftsmanship and the Ornamental Braid design: it will be played, displayed and passed on.