£8,600
Echoing the design codes of the Art Deco era, Alexandra revisits one of her most popular creations through the prism of colour. A modern take on the age-old craft of wood marquetry, our Signature Geometric Turquoise backgammon set brings a real sense of style and elegance to this classic board game, paired with weighted calf leather pieces.
Introducing the serene tones of turquoise brings new life and light to the absorbing geometric design, which has become a signature of mine.
Alexandra Lewellyn
The sleek, geometric design mimics the zebra-like patterning on the feathers of a Lady Amherst pheasant – an enduring source of inspiration for Alexandra – interpreting an original hand drawing through the art of wood inlay on the playing surface.
Alexandra chooses the dyed blue bird’s eye maple wood for her Geometric Turquoise backgammon set based on its uniformity of colour and the quality of its graining and patterning. Bird’s eye maple wood acquired its name from the tiny knots in the grain that resemble spots or swirled birds’ eyes and are so appealing to artists who work with woods.
Alexandra’s marquetry artist precision cuts the sustainable sycamore, walnut and blue bird’s eye maple wood veneers into hundreds of miniature pieces before individually assembling them on the board, bringing the dramatic design to vibrant life. To prepare the board for a lifetime of play, an expert in hand-lacquering seamlessly seals the board for a matte satin finish.
Elevate your backgammon experience with 30 exquisite semi-precious playing pieces, priced at £3,080. Alexandra recommends turquoise and mother of pearl to complement her Geometric Turquoise board. Personalise them with engraved initials or a special message at checkout.
