Every aspect of this set is done by hand with an attention to detail -- from the handmade leather pieces to the hand cut, folded, and hammered inlaid leather playing surface, to ensure it's soft, smooth and flat, and a real delight to roll the dice on. Our Backgammon Set is expertly crafted, cut, stitched and sewn in Istanbul, Turkey. It's the same workshop that produces our roll-up travel board, a small group of master craftsmen who are trained in the production of small leather goods, and known to have some of the most talented hands in Turkey. Finally, the Sabah Backgammon Set is made entirely of our highest quality Sabah Leathers, semi-vegetable tanned and drum-dyed, which means they'll age beautifully and can be restored and refurbished over time to develop a rich patina.