Crocodile backgammon
The backgammon is part of our ancient board games series. Backgammon holds an especially dear place in our heart, being played all across Georgia and is part of Nika's and Luka's childhood memory. Though with our board we could not replicate the nostalgic smell on Nika's grandfathers backgammon. The carving of the piece was made during the same time as our crocodile series, an accompaning piece for the collection.
Technical information:
The board is made of Japanese pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum), cut down for real estate development. The carvings are painted with water colours and finished with shellac. The checkers are second hand Soviet pieces, chosen because of the sound and feel for a truelly fierce game. Dice are hand made in Tbilisi by a craftsman, who makes them out of Soviet billiard balls.
This piece is available.