Olive Burl Backgammon Set

A beautiful backgammon set handmade in Greece by using the art of marquetry.

Using this technique each handmade set is exquisitely inlaid with lovely burled olive wood veneer making these sets aesthetically unique and a pleasure to play with.The Olive tree is known as the Tree of Life due to its benefits for mankind. Olive wood is very hard, strong and long lasting. Heartwood is a cream or yellowish brown, with darker brown wavy grains. The playing field is a combination of olive wood with wenge and mahogany points.

Each set is packaged in a Manopoulos gift box and includes 30 olive wood pieces, 4 dice, 1 doubling cube and a set of dice cups.

SIZE 30 x 20CM, 48 x 30CM
MATERIAL OLIVE WOOD
ORIGIN GREECE

MANOPOULOS

Founded in 1968 by Costas Manopoulos and inspired by his father's love and passion for games. Greek company Manopoulos are renowned worldwide as producers of exquisitely crafted classic board game sets, with inspiration derived from natural materials and with unparalleled attention to detail, Manopoulos is a family business with a rich heritage and a proud history.