When Carolina Herrera wanted something to give their VIP clients that wouldn't end up in a drawer by January, they called us. The result: a fully custom red leather backgammon set, embossed with the house's name, built to live on the coffee tables of their most loyal customers. Here's how our custom program works, and what goes into making one.
A Gift Worth Keeping
Most corporate gifts share the same fate: a polite thank-you, a few days on the desk, then quietly retired to a closet or regifted to a colleague. The problem isn't the intention. It's the object.
A backgammon set is different. It's something people actually use. Set up on a hotel table, pulled out at a dinner party, packed into a carry-on for a long-haul flight. A well-made board doesn't collect dust. It becomes part of how someone spends their leisure time. And when it carries your brand, it keeps working long after the event that inspired it.
For luxury brands looking to make a mark in the corporate gifting space, a custom branded backgammon set checks every box: tactile, beautiful, genuinely useful, and just unexpected enough to be memorable.
The Carolina Herrera Commission
The brief from Carolina Herrera was clear: iconic red, their signature, nothing extraneous.
We built a roll-up travel backgammon set in the house's signature color. Deep crimson leather, "Carolina Herrera" hand-embossed on the exterior, red and white checkers, natural bone dice. The kind of piece that reads immediately as Carolina Herrera without needing to explain itself.
The boards were produced for VIP client gifting, the sort of clients for whom a candle or a branded tote wouldn't cut it. What they got instead was a functional object that lives in their homes, in their hands, on their travels. That's the play.
What Goes Into a Custom Branded Backgammon Set
Every custom board starts with the same foundation as our retail line: full-grain Italian leather, handmade in Los Angeles, with the roll-up format that fits in a carry-on and sets up in under a minute.
From there, the customization layer is applied:
Color: Leather is sourced to match the brand's exact palette. For Carolina Herrera, that meant a specific crimson, not burgundy, not cherry, but the red the house has owned for decades.
Branding: Names, logos, and wordmarks are embossed directly into the leather. No patches, no labels. The mark is pressed into the material itself. It reads as considered because it is.
Checkers and dice: These can be customized to complement the colorway. For the CH commission, red and white checkers kept the palette tight and immediately recognizable.
Minimum order quantities vary by project, and lead time runs roughly 8 to 12 weeks depending on volume and finishing complexity.
The Brands That Commission Custom Boards
Luxury fashion houses are a natural fit. They have existing brand equity in design and craftsmanship, and their clients expect gifts at that level. But the brands we work with span a wider range than you'd expect.
Hotels commission boards for VIP amenity programs, a set placed in a suite, available for guests to use during their stay or take home as a keepsake. Boutiques use them for store openings and press days. Brands with large corporate gifting budgets order in volume for sales team gifts, client milestone recognition, or holiday programs.
The through line isn't a single industry. It's a commitment to giving something well-made, and a preference for objects over experiences that disappear the next morning.
Read more on why backgammon works as a luxury corporate gift.
How the Custom Process Works
Getting a custom project started is straightforward. We work through five stages:
- Brief: Brand assets, color references, occasion, and quantity
- Design: We mock up full color match digital proofs for approval prior to production
- Production: Boards are handmade in our Los Angeles studio
- Quality review: Each set is inspected before final packaging
- Delivery: Coordinated to your event or gifting window
We don't have a self-serve online form for custom orders. Every project is handled directly. Reach out via the link below to start the conversation.
See the Quality for Yourself
Our custom work is built on the same foundation as our retail line. If you want to see the leather and construction before committing to a branded order, our standard travel boards give you a direct window into the craft. The Manhattan, the Byron, and the Bordeaux are a good place to start. The custom layer builds on that foundation, not away from it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you put a brand logo on a backgammon set?
Yes. Throwing Doubles offers full custom branding on our travel backgammon sets. Logos, wordmarks, and names are embossed directly into the leather case. We've produced custom boards for luxury fashion houses, hotels, and corporate gifting programs.
What's the minimum order for custom branded backgammon boards?
Minimum quantities vary by project. Reach out to discuss your specific volume and we'll confirm what's possible for your timeline and budget.
How long does a custom backgammon order take?
Lead time is typically 8 to 12 weeks from approved sample to delivery, depending on order volume and finishing complexity. We recommend reaching out at least 3 months before your event or gifting window.
What luxury brands has Throwing Doubles worked with?
Our custom program has included commissions from Carolina Herrera, Cannes Film Festival, Monday Swimwear, Capital One Travel, among others. Each project is built to the brand's exact brief.