• Olive burl (olive wood checkers)

    SAR 680.00

    Olive tree is known as the Tree of Life due to its benefits for the mankind from ancient times up to nowadays. 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 & mahogany points.

    This backgammon is handmade using the art of marquetry (also spelled as marqueterie) which is the art and craft of applying pieces of veneer to a structure to form decorative patterns and designs.

    Our skillful staff use this method in order to create the interior design of the backgammon.

  • Archers Metal Chess set with Gold & Silver Chessmen & 44cm Chessboard in Green

    SAR 2,200.00

    The legend

    In and out of the battlefield, archery has been a skill of great demand and appreciation. Apart from hunting, archers were the legendary defenders of the fortress walls of the city and the ones who offered covering fire during the battle.

    The twin gods Apollo and Artemis were masters in archery and protectors of the archers. Philoctetes was one of the most famous archers, who carried the mythical bow of Hercules.

    The Chessmen

    Fierce local and international wars characterized that period. Their ferocity is symbolized by the aggressiveness of the Archer (pawn) and the Knight. The posture of the King and Queen indicates their unquestionable leadership. The Bishop reveals his consideration for the imminent battle.

    Finally, the Castle is a reproduction of a pillar, the basic symbol of the architectural style during that period.

  • AUTHENTIC MODELS Checkers Set

    SAR 610.00

    AUTHENTIC MODELS Checkers Set made of Metal 18x8x4 cm