{"product_id":"garni-temple-armenian-backgammon-set-classic-outline","title":"Garni Temple Armenian Backgammon Set with Classic Outline","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGarni Temple Armenian Backgammon Set with Classic Outline by Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Temple of Garni, columns and steps in deep relief, set in a round frame on a carved diamond lattice. This is the 60 cm \/ 23.6″ Armenian backgammon set made by Hrachya Ohanyan in beech, with 32 checkers, a dice set and a branded carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the board for the home that keeps a little of Garni on the shelf, and for anyone who has stood under those columns above the gorge. The lattice wraps the whole lid and follows the curved ends, crossing after crossing, and the temple sits on a darker ground inside its rope frame, so it reads clearly from across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, a warm brown field with pale carved points and a wheel ornament on each half, trays along the sides for the checkers, and clasps that close it into a neat case. For housewarmings, name days and the long game after dinner.\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving: Garni Temple in a round frame with a rope border; diamond lattice and stippled panels across the lid; carved points and wheel ornaments inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline: Classic, with scalloped ends and a curved top edge\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 temple, in relief:\u003c\/strong\u003e the pediment, the columns and the stepped base stand proud of a dark ground, so side light finds every edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLattice to the edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e the diamond pattern covers the lid and follows the curved ends, framed by 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 carving real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The temple, the lattice, the rope borders and the wheels inside are all carved into the beech by hand, and nothing is printed. The colour is a walnut-brown stain 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 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":67675057520742,"sku":"11327","price":537.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/5341\/2966\/files\/6ac8b0aa20769_img-6ac8b0aa1f748.jpg?v=1791582592","url":"https:\/\/lionlaurel.com\/products\/garni-temple-armenian-backgammon-set-classic-outline","provider":"LionLaurel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}