Japanese Puzzle Boxes

The craftsman who makes the Japanese puzzle box itself does not make the yosegi or zougan overlay that covers the box. They buy it in sheets from yosegi makers and apply it to their boxes. So two boxes that look exactly alike may be vastly different in quality when a master craftsman makes one and an apprentice makes the other. The master’s box will work flawlessly, the apprentice’s box may barely work at all.

Our boxes are only purchased from the selections of the 9 master craftsmen that make them (the youngest is over 60 years old). We will not offer for sale any boxes that are not produced by a master craftsman. They are cheaper for a reason.

All boxes are in stock in the UK and all customs and import charges have been paid. UK recipients will have no further charges to pay.

Introduction | Opening Movements | Box Finishes | Yosegi Patterns