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Archive for the 'Our Products' Category

Patterns in Our Japanese Puzzle Boxes

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

The Japanese Puzzle box is a merging of two Art-Forms. The art of creating a box with sliding panels that can only be opened if you know the exact sequence of moves. (or follow the directions we provide with each box) The second art is that of wood marquetry or Zaiku where different woods in their natural color are carefully cut and glued together making beautiful patterns. Below are several samples of these patterns and the woods used to make them.
Puzzle Box Patterns



About Our Puzzle Boxes

Saturday, May 17th, 2008



Tribal Masks from Bali

Saturday, May 17th, 2008



Mammoth Ivory Netsuke

Saturday, May 17th, 2008



Huichol Yarn and Bead Art

Saturday, May 17th, 2008



Exotic Wood used in Japanese Zougan Marquetry

Saturday, May 17th, 2008



Yosegi Zaiku and Zougan Zaiku

Saturday, May 17th, 2008



Patterns in Our Japanese Puzzle Boxes

Saturday, May 17th, 2008



Himitsu Bako

Saturday, May 17th, 2008



A Closer Look at Yosegi

Saturday, May 17th, 2008



Japanese Puzzle Box Glossary

Saturday, May 17th, 2008



About Our Japanese Puzzle Boxes

Saturday, May 17th, 2008



New Vases from Nicaragua

Thursday, May 15th, 2008



Golden Pond Collection

Monday, May 12th, 2008



New Ojime Bead Shipment

Friday, April 18th, 2008



Save an Extra 20% on all Wood Netsuke

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008



All Sterling Silver Pendants on Sale

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008



Oaxacan Wood Carvings on Sale

Monday, March 31st, 2008



All Puzzle Boxes on Sale

Monday, March 31st, 2008



Tibetan Mala Prayer Beads

Thursday, March 27th, 2008