Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery Backgammon Set, Two-Sided
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Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery Backgammon Set, Two-Sided by Hrachya Ohanyan
Garni Temple on one face, Geghard Monastery on the other: two of Armenia's best-loved landmarks carved into a single board. This 60 cm / 23.6″ Armenian backgammon set is made by Hrachya Ohanyan in beech and comes with 32 checkers, a dice set and a branded carrying case.
This is the board for anyone who has climbed the steps at Garni or stepped into the cool stone halls at Geghard. The temple stands on its stepped base with every column clear and straight; turn the board over and the church rises behind a paved courtyard that runs right up to your hand. Both scenes sit in a round frame with a rope border, between two lobed panels on a fine dotted ground.
Open it and the field is warm honey brown, with pale carved points and a spoked wheel in a scrolled ring on each half. A board for the family table, for the friend who moved away from Yerevan, and for every evening game that ends with just one more.
Specifications
- Size open: 60 × 60 cm / 23.6″ × 23.6″
- Size folded: 60 × 30 cm / 23.6″ × 11.8″
- Material: beech wood, stained dark brown outside and honey brown inside, varnished
- Carving: Garni Temple on one face and Geghard Monastery on the other, each in a round frame with a rope border; lobed panels on a stippled ground; carved points and spoked wheels inside
- Outline: Classic, straight edges with beaded borders
- Hardware: cast-bronze hinges and clasps
- Craftsmanship: entirely handmade by Hrachya Ohanyan
What's Included
- Hand-carved backgammon board
- 32 beech and walnut checkers with velvet bases
- Dice set cut from billiard balls
- Branded carrying case
Why You'll Love It
- Two landmarks, one board: turn it over and the scene changes, from the columned temple at Garni to the monastery church at Geghard.
- Depth you can see: the columns, the steps and the paving stones stand out in high relief and catch the light from the side.
- Make it theirs: add a name or a date at checkout to mark a birthday, a retirement or years of games together.
Good to Know Before You Buy
Is the carving real? Yes. Both landmarks, the rope borders, the dotted ground and the wheels inside are carved into the beech by hand. Nothing is printed; the dark brown is a stain under the varnish.
What about shipping and returns? 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.
How do I look after it? Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth and store it closed in its carrying case.
About the Artist - Hrachya Ohanyan
National Master Hrachya Ohanyan 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 Hrachya Ohanyan's story or explore the full backgammon collection.
Also known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.
Hand-carved
Natural wood
Free shipping
Frequently asked questions
What products do you make?
Handmade chess sets, backgammon boards and chess tables, carved by hand in Armenia.
Are your products handmade?
Yes. Every piece is handmade and handcrafted for you in Armenia, most of them in master carver Hrachya Ohanyan's workshop in Yerevan. That is why each one takes 1–2 weeks to make.
Do you ship worldwide from Armenia?
Yes. Shipping is free to the US, Canada and all of Europe; other countries pay a flat $100 for tracked delivery, and Brazil, Chile and New Zealand pay $200, always tracked and insured. Every piece is handmade and handcrafted for you, so it takes 1–2 weeks to make. Delivery then takes about 7–9 business days to the US, Canada, Europe and the UK; other regions may take a little longer. Orders over $600 travel by express courier with signature. Tables go by insured furniture freight and arrive about 2–4 weeks after they are finished.
Will I pay customs duties?
US and EU orders are delivered duties paid, so there is nothing more to pay on arrival. For other countries, import fees depend on local rules; write to us and we will help you estimate them.
What is your return policy?
You can return any order within 30 days of delivery, for any reason, worldwide. Faulty or damaged items return free; for change-of-mind returns the item must be unused in its original packaging and you cover return shipping. EU and UK customers also keep their full statutory rights, including a 14-day withdrawal right.
Can I talk to someone before I buy?
Yes. Call or message us on WhatsApp at +374 41 777 882 for a personal consultation about any piece. We are happy to send more photos, help with size and engraving, and answer any question.
Do you accept custom orders?
Yes. Tell us what you have in mind on WhatsApp (+374 41 777 882) or at contact@lionlaurel.com, and we will talk through the size, wood and engraving with you.
What materials do you use?
Mostly solid beech and walnut, carved by hand. Some boards add epoxy resin, amber stones or bronze details; each product page lists its own materials.
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