Persian backgammon set & Chessboard
Persian backgammon set: Chess is one of the oldest games that are still popular among the people of the world today as this game is more than 1500 years old. Chess is an Iranian invention. The chess game has a long tradition in Persia. While its origin is wrapped in darkness, it emerges from its name, the arrangement of its pieces, and the early Persian practices that it evolved out of numerous ancient Indian board games.
Backgammon dates back to the Middle East and very ancient civilizations such as Iran, Rome, Egypt, and Sumer. Many board games were invented in each of these civilizations, but games like modern backgammon played in ancient Rome were called Alea, meaning “the art of gambling with dice,” and even the Roman emperor Claudius spoke of backgammon.
The Handmade Chessboard & Backgammon is made of natural clams and is drawn from traditional Iranian paintings. Also, The chess is decorated with wood art (Khatamkari). Also, there are original Iranian paintings (Negargari). The chess pieces have an original Iranian design and are 3D-designed in the form of Achaemenid Iran. These pieces are made of brass metal and have a very fine finish. So, the faces are perfectly visible. Their type is quite similar to the Achaemenid period. Backgammon beads are also made of wood and decorated with the original art of Persian woodcarving (Khatam).
Chess and Persian backgammon sets are some of the best Iranian handicrafts.
Martin – :
Wow such a beautiful set😍
M M – :
Thanks