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.