Handmade in Japan by puzzle experts using the finest woods. The Karakul Small Box series has been produced for over 6 years, however the research and development for these gorgeous Karakul puzzle boxes and others stretches back over a decade.
These miniature boxes are a great introduction to Karakuri puzzle boxes (which simply means they have require a series of moves to open, an unusual 'mechanism') as they are relatively easy. They are definitely not for seasoned puzzlers or those looking for a real challenge.
BOX 1 47MM INTERNAL 20 x 34 x 23MM WALNUT & MAGNOLIA BOX 2 42 x 47 x 60MM INTERNAL 20 x 34 x 23MM CHERRY & MAGNOLIA BOX 3 42 x 47 x 60MM INTERNAL 26 x 34 x 31MM WALNUT & MAGNOLIA BOX 4 48 x 48 x 42MM INTERNAL 22 x 27 x 28MM KEYAKI BOX 5 48 x 48 x 42MM INTERNAL 28 x 28 x 3oMM MAPLE BOX 6 47 x 47 x 42MM INTERNAL 27 x 27 x 16MM WALNUT BOX 7 50 x 50 x 40MM INTERNAL 23 x 26 x 17MM CHERRY & MAGNOLIA
A popular tourist destination, Hakone become a destination for unique trick boxes using local woods and traditional techniques. A list of craftsmen became experts in their field and decided to work together - out of this, The Karakuri Creation Group was born. An ensemble of expert puzzle makers, there really is no place in the world like Hakone as a puzzle-producing region.