Tazhib Circular Backgammon and Chess Set
A round backgammon board is a rare thing, and this beautiful wooden handmade khatam set makes the most of the circular form. Pieces of metal and wood are beautifully laid on and decorated with Tazhib art, giving an attractive flaunt to your home decor, whether it hangs like backgammon wall art between games or sits at the centre of the table.
The gameboard has been made by an artisan based in Persian Heritage using the finest material.
The game set comes with luxury Khatam Kari chips and a leather briefcase.
Tazhib Circular Backgammon and Chess Set Details:
- Backgammon Size: 60 x 60 x 5cm
- Size of briefcase: 65 x 35 x 10cm
Khatam Art
Khatam is an ancient Persian technique of inlaying. It is a version of marquetry where art forms are made by decorating the surface of wooden articles with delicate pieces of wood, bone and metal, precisely cut into intricate geometric patterns.
Designing inlaid articles is a highly elaborate process. Inlaid articles took on special significance in the Safavid era as artists created their precious artworks. Woods used include betel, walnut, cypress and pine, and the works range from doors, windows and mirror frames to Quran boxes, pen holders, lanterns and shrines.
Find more circular and classic boards in our Persian backgammon collection.
