Mehr Banoo

Construction & Design of the Luxury Persian Chess & Backgammon Board

This handcrafted Persian game board is designed for dual play—backgammon on one side and chess on the other—combining art, craftsmanship, and functionality in one luxurious piece.

Backgammon Side

Persian Miniature Paintings: One side features a festive Iranian banquet, while the other showcases two romantic scenes: “The Wine of Her Heart” and “The Reed’s Lament and the Enchanted Heart”.

Exquisite Khatam Work: The seating area and surrounding walls are adorned with Khatam inlay, meticulously crafted from wood, bone, and metal by master artisans.

Natural Oyster Inlays: The playing surface is made of natural oyster shell with elegant swirling patterns, adding depth and shimmer.

Chess Side

Full Khatam Board: The chess surface is entirely crafted in Khatam, with wooden borders separating the squares for added elegance.

Artistic Borders: The outer edges curve in a graceful semicircle, a signature of Persian Khatam artistry.

Miniature Paintings: Each side of the chessboard features four paintings—two depicting an Iranian banquet and two depicting battlefield scenes, reflecting Persian history and culture.

Protective Craftsmanship

Corner Guards: Small wooden pieces are installed on the outer corners to protect the delicate Khatam work. Each piece is carefully fitted by a master carpenter, ensuring durability without compromising beauty.

This luxury Persian chess and backgammon board is not just a game—it is a collector’s masterpiece, showcasing centuries of Persian art, miniature painting, and Khatam craftsmanship

Persian Miniature Paintings on the Luxury Chess & Backgammon Board

This handcrafted chess and backgammon set is adorned with exquisite Persian miniature paintings, each telling a timeless story from Iran’s rich cultural heritage.

Backgammon Paintings

1. “The Wine of Her Heart”
A tale from the forgotten gardens of Persia, this painting depicts Mehrbanoo and Shahyar in a moment of eternal love. Mehrbanoo pours wine from the depths of her heart, symbolizing devotion, longing, and the magic of destiny. The swirling colors and delicate details capture the romance and mysticism of ancient Persian storytelling.

2. “The Reed’s Lament and the Enchanted Heart”
Azargoon and Bahram, the reed-player, meet in a secret garden where music and love intertwine. Every note of Bahram’s reed reflects passion and longing, while Azargoon’s silent presence embodies devotion. This painting evokes the poetic harmony of Persian art, where music, nature, and love are inseparable.

Chess Paintings

1. Iranian Banquet – Majles Bazm
Two sides of the chessboard feature scenes of traditional Persian gatherings. These banquets celebrate joy, music, poetry, and storytelling, reflecting social traditions and festive occasions like Nowruz or Yalda Night. The vibrant details—musicians, poets, dancers, and delicacies—immerse players in the elegance of Persian culture.

2. The Four Riders of Varzan
The other two sides depict legendary heroes—Bahman, Kavous, Roham, and Samyar—on a quest to retrieve the mystical Cup of Radiance (Jām-e Forugh). These noble warriors, each with unique skills and mounts, symbolize courage, wisdom, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness. The painting combines epic storytelling with intricate Persian artistic motifs, bringing history and legend to life.

This luxurious chess and backgammon board is more than a game—it is a collector’s masterpiece, where Khatam Kari craftsmanship, gilded artistry, and miniature paintings come together to celebrate Persian history, poetry, and cultural heritage.