Alexandra Llewellyn’s Geometric Walnut backgammon set takes inspiration from the important role geometry plays in its namesake game. Passed through the hands of nine different workshops in the UK, it features original artwork inspired by the zebra-like patterning on the feathers of a Lady Amherst pheasant. Note the endless list of thoughtful features, such as the calf leather shakers, the leather-wrapped playing pieces, and the two varieties of sustainable wood—walnut and sycamore— that have been hand-picked by Alexandra and inlaid by a marquetry artist. Don’t miss the weighted doubling cube, a detail that ensures cheating is a no-go.