{"id":732,"date":"2025-12-15T15:15:54","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T15:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theartofbackgammon.com\/?page_id=732"},"modified":"2026-02-06T14:58:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T14:58:54","slug":"who-am-i","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.theartofbackgammon.com\/en\/who-am-i\/","title":{"rendered":"WHO AM I"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Art of Backgammon, 30 Years of Craftsmanship<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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“Leather absorbs time and the games you play, then gives it back as a beautiful patina. Our backgammon sets don\u2019t grow old \u2013 they grow more beautiful with every match.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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From Passion to Masterpiece: A Journey of Dedication<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Story of The Art Of Backgammon<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The story began 40 years ago, when I crafted my very first backgammon board by hand. What started as a simple love for the game and fine materials quickly became a vocation.<\/p>

Over the years, I have refined my techniques, perfected every detail, and developed a signature style that combines pure lines, noble materials, and a deep respect for tradition. Today, my boards are made for collectors, connoisseurs, and players who see backgammon as more than a game \u2013 as a true art of living.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Where Tradition Meets Meticulous Handcraftsmanship<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A Workshop Dedicated to Excellence<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Every backgammon board is entirely handcrafted in my workshop. I personally select each piece of wood, every hide of leather, and every inlay to ensure perfect harmony of texture, color, and grain.<\/p>

From the first sketch to the final polish, nothing is left to chance. Edges are hand-finished, surfaces are meticulously sanded, and every element is assembled with millimetric precision so that the board is as beautiful to look at as it is pleasant to play on.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Crafting Heirlooms, Not Just Games<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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My philosophy is simple: true luxury lies in what cannot be industrialised \u2014 the human hand, the eye for detail, the time spent getting things right.<\/p>

I create backgammon boards designed to last, to be used, loved, and passed on. Each piece is unique, carrying its own character, its own story, and a little of mine.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Elevating Every Roll into an Experience<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Beyond the Game<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A backgammon board is at once a game, an object of design, and a personal statement. It lives at the heart of a home, a club, a yacht or a lounge, where conversations, strategy and conviviality meet.<\/p>

My ambition is to create pieces that elevate every moment of play into a special experience \u2014 where the feel of the leather, the sound of the checkers, and the beauty of the board are just as important as the game itself.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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LATEST COLLECTION<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Discover Our Exclusive Backgammon Boards<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Explore our latest handcrafted backgammon boards, designed for discerning players and collectors. Each piece combines noble materials, timeless aesthetics and exceptional playing comfort.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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