Metier - Travel Chess and Backgammon Set in Buffalo and Smooth Calfskin Leather, Olive and Ebony WoodHandcrafted using state of the art artisan techniques, our Travel Chess and Backgammon Set marries modernist design with unparalleled levels of craftsmanship. Originally moulded from clay by our founder and designer Melissa Morris, the chess and backgammon pieces are inspired by Melissa's favourite 20th century works of art and are a nod to her background in sculpture. We used hand picked Ebony and Olive wood to carve the pieces. The natural markings