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KIRO Hakone Marquetry Traditional Yosegi Puzzle Box (Secret Box)

Regular Price:$11.56

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‘Yosegi-zaiku’, literally ‘wooden mosaic craft, dates back all the way to the Edo period (1603–1868) and is made with different types, textures and colors of wood to create unique, outstanding patterns. It takes approximately ten years for a craftsman to become proficient in Yosegi. A lot of training, attention to detail, creativity and knowledge is required in order to make beautifully fitted patterns and smooth products without sharp edges.

Whereas mosaic works are a challenging art by themselves, a selected number of craftsman are able to create ‘Himitsu bako’, secret boxes. These boxes look like regular wooden boxes without any openings and you cannot even distinguish between top and bottom. However, they actually have a secret compartment which you can only open if you know the right way to swipe different wooden locks. These boxes from traditional maker Nozawa go from 4 to 54(!) moves required to open the box. 

Traditionally, the boxes were used to keep valuables. Nowadays they make a popular Hakone souvenir, combining beauty, tradition, usefulness and high craftsmanship that anyone can appreciate.  

See what the box looks like opened up here

Due to extremely high demand, both domestically and international, we always have limited stock. Also please note that Each Box has a slightly Different Design - so your box may vary from the ones pictured. 


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    STEPS: is the number of moves required to open the secret box 

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    box 2.7/12 is size 2.7 and 12 steps, dimensions: W80*D58*H45mm


    Sizes in our shop: 

    2 - size 2, 5 steps
    2.5 - size 2.5, 12 steps
    4 - size 4, 4 steps
    7 - size 4, 7 steps
    10 - size 4, 10 steps
    12 - size 4, 12 steps
    14 - size 4, 14 steps
    21 - size 4, 21 steps
    10XL - size 5, 10 steps
    5 - size 5, 21 steps
    6.10 - size 6, 10 steps
    6.54 - size 6, 54 steps

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