Designed over 150 years ago in the Hakone region as personal “secret” boxes, they are renowned not only for confounding users – some need up to 125 moves to open! – but also for the
ir intricate marquetry. Yosegi-zaiku is the wood craft that uses different high quality woods from Hakone region to create elaborate geometric patterns which are applied onto handicrafts such as puzzle boxes.
Why not order a Yosegi-zaiku puzzle box from Hakone Maruyama, a shop specialising in the craft, to intrigue yourself at home?
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