Handcrafted Olive Burl Backgammon with Side Racks (48X30cm/18,89”X11,81”)

This backgammon is made by hand using the art of marquetry which is the art and craft of applying pieces of veneer to a structure to form decorative patterns and designs. Olive wood is a very thick, hard and durable wood and has an understated texture, streaked with brown veins and softened by cloud-shaped flecks. Olive burl is highly prized for its turbulent markings and striking golden brown color contrasts.The playing field is a combination of olive wood with wenge & mahogany points.The checkers are also made out from olive wood.