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Short History of Jigsaw Puzzles

The history of jigsaw puzzles goes a long way; it is said that in the eighteenth century the persons who invented jigsaw puzzles were trying to promote a new modality of teaching Geography. Nowadays, puzzles have moved from lessons to entertainment, presenting various subjects. Still, the biggest surprise when it comes to puzzles is the fact that adults seem to have embraced and to enjoy them as much as children.

The puzzles for adults emerged for the first time around the nineteenth century and they presented quite a challenge.  Most “jigsaw puzzles” had the pieces cut straight on the color lines and there was no color to signal which is the roof and which is the sky. Another problem of the first puzzles is the fact that they did not interlock and a careless move could have ruined everything.

Unlike “jigsaw puzzles” for children, the ones for adults didn’t have a guide picture on the box and sometimes the title was vague and the subject of the puzzle remained a mystery until the last piece was placed where it belonged. Wood Puzzles were very expensive when they first appeared because they had to cut one piece at a time and this is why only the high society was able to enjoy this new form of entertainment. The best sales were on Saturday mornings, when customers bought puzzles for their weekend house parties.

The next years, puzzles suffered considerable innovations. First of all, the famous game manufacturer Parker Brothers introduced figure pieces, which made the puzzle easier to assemble and people were fascinated by pieces which had the shapes of animals, plants or other recognizable objects. The second innovation refers to the interlocking style of the puzzles, which made it easier for puzzlers to assemble their puzzle without losing any pieces.

From then on, the puzzle continued to be a regular adult diversion. Even during difficult times, people continued to buy a puzzle because they found in it an escape from their daily problems and stress. Assembling “jigsaw puzzles” offered people a sense of accomplishment that they couldn’t find anywhere else. Due to the high unemployment rate, people started to prefer home amusements instead of restaurants and nightclubs.

In time, puzzles became more affordable due to the fact that many unemployed skilled craftsmen started to cut these entertaining items in their home workshops and then to sell them. Another great step towards the popularity of “jigsaw puzzles” was the introduction of the die cut cardboard puzzle for adults. The cheap cardboard enabled manufacturers to start mass production and to lower their prices considerably.

After the Second World War, “jigsaw puzzles” made from wood went into decline. Their prices rose and the sales went down. The famous surviving brands of wood puzzles disappeared one by one. Nowadays, people who enjoy puzzles can choose from a significant number of various styles of Wood Jigsaw puzzles. Many puzzlers seem to love the wood pieces of a puzzle and the challenge of solving something that doesn’t offer them any clues.

A puzzle draws you into its world and makes you forget about the daily problems and routine. Furthermore, the satisfaction you get when solving a puzzle that offered no clues is unique. As we have seen, it looks like puzzles have an impressive history and that they are here to stay.

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Velociraptor Wooden Puzzle $21.78 High grade 3-mm wood puzzle comes individually shrink-wrapped with instructions and sandpaper included. Simply pop out the pieces and go.

Puzzled Raised Puzzle Math Animals Wooden Puzzle Toy $11.99 This engaging wooden puzzle toy from Puzzled Raised Puzzle includes 21 pieces that will stand the test of time and childhood. This puzzle toy features large wooden pieces that fit into a sturdy backing.

Puzzled Raised Puzzle Numbers with Animals Wooden Puzzle Toy $9.53 This engaging wooden puzzle toy from Puzzled Raised Puzzle includes nine pieces that will stand the test of time and childhood. This puzzle toy features large wooden pieces that fit into a sturdy backing.

Puzzled Raised Puzzle Farm Animals Shapes Wooden Puzzle Toy $10.04 This engaging wooden puzzle toy from Puzzled Raised Puzzle includes nine pieces that will stand the test of time and childhood. This puzzle toy features large wooden pieces that fit into a sturdy backing.

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Puzzled Raised Puzzle Counting to Twelve with Animals Wooden Puzzle Toy $11.99 This engaging wooden puzzle toy from Puzzled Raised Puzzle includes 21 pieces that will stand the test of time and childhood. This puzzle toy features large wooden pieces that fit into a sturdy backing.

Puzzled Peg Puzzle Insects Shapes Wooden Puzzle Toy $10.99 This engaging wooden puzzle toy from Puzzled Peg Puzzle includes nine pieces that will stand the test of time and childhood. Each piece has a small peg placed in it to assist little ones in developing their motor skills through play.

Hand-carved Wooden Puzzle Piece Stool (Thailand) $124.99 This puzzle piece stool or unique end table, can also be joined together to form benches or larger tables. The hand-carved furniture boasts a natural chestnut oil finish.

Take-Along ‘Safari’ 3D Wooden Puzzle Set $25.49 Take-Along Puzzle setDesign: SafariFit the wooden 3D puzzle pieces in their place or use them to create imaginary adventures on the play mat

Take-Along ‘Beach’ 3D Wooden Puzzle Set $25.99 Take-Along Puzzle setDesign: BeachFit the wooden 3D puzzle pieces in their place or use them to create imaginary adventures on the play mat

Melissa & Doug Wooden Vehicles Peg Puzzle $18.99 Go, go, go in your choice of vehicle with this colorful eight-piece wooden puzzle from Melissa & Doug. This puzzles provides a great way to practice hand-eye, fine motor and memory skills.

Boikido Wooden Lowercase Puzzle $18.49 This Boikido wooden lowercase puzzle helps kids with the important first stage of letter identification. This wooden puzzle features 26 fun pieces and helps children learn the important first stage of letter identification.

New Wood Puzzle Designs $15.06 Wooden puzzles are fun to solve, but with this guide to the almost perfectly square sticks, rings, disks, and other shapes that they require, they are even more fun to make. Twelve puzzles of four different, basic types are described in this guide…

Making Marvelous Wooden Puzzles 70 Animal Families (Paperback) $11.94 Easy to make and engaging to play with, these charming puzzle designs in the Japanese Modern style have made Saburo Oguro famous in Japan and are now coming to the English-speaking world for the first time.

Farm Friends (Other merchandize) $9.89 Brand new in the green start? series made from 98% post consumer recycled materials and printed with eco friendly inks, this extension brings earth-friendly messages and all natural materials to the joy of creating beautiful floor puzzles. Packaged …

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Natural Wood Puzzle Case $31.99 Cleaning up and organizing are fun with this durable wooden puzzle rack that neatly holds up to 12 standard 9-inch by 12-inch puzzles. Features sturdy interior racks, for compact, space-saving storage!

Hello Kitty Puzzle, Wood 3 Pack(Pack of 6) $32.99 Assorted puzzle games for children.

ChenilleKraft Wood Sorting Staircase Puzzle $14.99 0% 1 1 Each 3874 Dependable rich resource for the classroom or home Classic wooden toy is packed with fun and offers great educational value Thick heavy-duty strings with large wooden ends make early playtime for beginners ChenilleKraft China Learning No Puzzle Sorting The Chenille Kraft Company Wood Wood Sorting Staircase Puzzle www.chenillekraft.com

3D wooden puzzle doll wood house 4rooms with Furniture $47.37 3D wooden puzzle doll wood house 4rooms with Furniture

11.5 X 15.5 Polar Wood Puzzle(Pack of $19.8 11.5″ X 15.5″ Polar Wood Puzzle. Putting together the pieces to a well-rounded education in the wonders of nature. This polar puzzle features 48 wooden pieces and an informative paragraph on the back. Each puzzle shrink-wrapped.

Wood display jigsaw puzzle, ‘Jazz Band’ (Mexico) $102.95 Playing the trumpet, bass and saxophone, a band of talented jazz musicians inspire the work of Mexico’s Fernando Sarvide. Each wood sculpture is crafted and painted by hand into pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, creating a whimsical piece of art.

Looking for Trouble 500 Piece Puzzle $11.99 This 500-piece jigsaw puzzle features the artwork of Tom Wood. The finished puzzle measures approximately 18″ x 24″. The eco-friendly puzzle board uses soy-based inks. For ages 10 and up. UPC: 796780285286

Autumn Reflections 1000 Piece Puzzle $11.99 A still stream reflects elegant deer wandering through an autumn wood in this 1,000-piece puzzle. The perfect puzzle for anyone with a fascination for nature and wildlife! The puzzle measures 19.25” x 26.75” when complete. For ages 13+ EAN: 705988711183

New Wood Puzzle Designs $16.46 This book is in New – Excellent condition

Wood puzzle box, ‘Flying Fish’ (Guatemala) $67.95 With fins outstretched, a fish leaps from the water. Guatemalan artisan Diego Mendoza depicts the creature in a stunning sculpture. Carved by hand from mahogany, granadillo and guachipilin wood, the figurine is a puzzle that fits together to form a box with a pull-out drawer.

Wood display jigsaw puzzle, ‘Harlequin Gymnast’ (Mexico) $62.95 Balancing on his hands, the harlequin extends his legs sideways into a perfect split. His costume is detailed with elegant artistry and his expressive face is endearing. By Fernando Sarvide, the wood sculpture is crafted and painted by hand into pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, creating a whimsical piece of art.

Wood display jigsaw puzzle, ‘Chinese Dragon’ (Mexico) $147.95 To celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dragon, Fernando Sarvide creates an endearing sculpture that is filled with color. Inspired by Chinese traditions, Sarvide includes five people carrying the brave dragon, revered and beloved. The wood sculpture is crafted and painted by hand like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, creating a whimsical piece of art.

Wood display jigsaw puzzle, ‘Funny Jester’ (Mexico) $62.95 The jester is up to his funny antics as he stands on his hands with his legs straight up in an admirable feat of equilibrium. His colorful attire is painted by hand and his face expresses joy. By Fernando Sarvide, the wood sculpture is crafted into pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, creating a whimsical piece of art.

Satellite 3D-Wooden Puzzle $6.95 Satellite 3D-Wooden Puzzle Our Satellite Puzzle is a high grade wood puzzle that is a 3D! It comes individually shrink-wrapped w/instructions.Pop out the pieces and go! Painted or left as natural wood, it?s a challenging, educational and creative activity for all ages. Features: Dimensions: 0.25″ H x 9″ W x 14.5″ L Age: 6+ Number of Pieces: 72 Assembled Size: 6.4″L x 13.75″W x 9″H

His Little Lamb Rectangular Puzzle $5.35 “This wood puzzle features joyful illustrations of Newton and his friends. Each of the pieces is designed for little hands with a knob for easy handling.”

Wood display jigsaw puzzle, ‘Holy Family’ (Mexico) $72.95 Joseph stands watch over Mary and little Jesus as the Christmas star blazes across the heavens. Fernando Sarvide celebrates the first Christmas with a colorful jigsaw puzzle, crafted by hand.

Wood display jigsaw puzzle, ‘Crimson Serpent’ (Mexico) $233.99 By Fernando Sarvide, this dazzling jigsaw puzzle depicts a crimson serpent. Symbols from the Huichol culture cover the cheerful snake � a lizard, corn and the scorpion that guards the corn fields, stars and a peyote bud.

Wood display jigsaw puzzle, ‘Tree of Life’ (Mexico) $79.99 White doves perch in the branches of a blooming tree in this dazzling handcrafted jigsaw puzzle. Fernando Sarvide is inspired by the tree of life sculptures of Metepec, Mexico. A quintessentially Mexican expression of folk art, the tree of life is a biblical allegory.

Sammons Preston Geo Puzzle Board $35.38 Geo Puzzle Board Color-coded base and 2″ high easy-grasp handles aid young children in successfully completing the puzzle. Constructed from wood. 9″L x 9″W x 3″H.

Wood display jigsaw puzzle, ‘Fanciful Flea’ (Mexico) $79.95 For Fernando Sarvide, a flea is fierce as a dragon. With a spotted body, forked tongue and frightful spikes on its back, this bug is inspired by Oaxaca’s alebrijes, usually carved from wood to follow the natural shape of the branch. These fanciful sculptures take their name from a Cal� gypsy word for “something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic.” The image comes to life as a handcrafted jigsaw puzzle.

Our Father Prayer Puzzle(Pack of 12) $12.25 Our Father Prayer Puzzle. Each prayer puzzle includes 36 pieces. Wood. 8 1/2″ wide x 11 3/4″ high.

Hail Mary Prayer Puzzle(Pack of 12) $12.25 Hail Mary Prayer Puzzle. Each prayer puzzle includes 36 pieces. Wood. 8 1/2″ wide x 11 3/4″ high.

Ten Commandments Prayer Puzzle(Pack of 12) $12.25 Ten Commandments Prayer Puzzle. Each prayer puzzle includes 36 pieces. Wood. 8 1/2″ wide x 11 3/4″ high.

Guardian Angel Prayer Puzzle(Pack of 12) $12.25 Guardian Angel Prayer Puzzle. Each prayer puzzle includes 36 pieces. Wood. 8 1/2″ wide x 11 3/4″ high.

Melissa and Doug Natural Wood Puzzle Case (1004) $29.99 Whether it s a spinner display or sturdy wall unit our storage and display options are perfect for all of your puzzle storage needs Our wooden and wire storage racks hold up to 12 standard-sized 12 x 9 puzzles each Puzzles sold separately

Melissa and Doug Painted Wood Puzzle Case (1006) $29.99 Whether it s a spinner display or sturdy wall unit our storage and display options are perfect for all of your puzzle storage needs Our wooden and wire storage racks hold up to 12 standard-sized 12 x 9 puzzles each Puzzles sold separately

Wood display jigsaw puzzle, ‘Christmas in Olinala’ (Mexico) $99.95 Joseph stands watch over Mary and little Jesus as the Christmas star blazes across the heavens. An angel sings the good news and shepherds worship the Christ child in a colorful jigsaw puzzle, crafted by hand. Fernando Sarvide gives it the shape of gourds from Olinala, Guerrero, that are transformed into intricate lacquered works of folk art.

Wood display jigsaw puzzle, ‘Skeleton Baker’ (Mexico) $42.99 Balancing on his bicycle, the village baker makes deliveries. His wide-brimmed sombrero doubles as a bread tray. Fernando Sarvide depicts the resourceful man as a skeleton from Mexico’s Day of the Dead. The skeletal images come from lithographer Jose Guadalupe Posadas. Depicted in brilliant color, the image is a handcrafted jigsaw puzzle.

Cedar puzzle, ‘Tactic’ (Guatemala) $119.95 By Jeff DuFlon, this enchanting jigsaw puzzle combines his love for woodworking and photography. To create the puzzle, an original photograph is laminated to cedar wood. Each community in Guatemala has a distinctive pattern for the Maya huipil blouses worn by the women, and this photo depicts the traditional and intricate textiles from Tactic. Every puzzle is unique so that the shape of the pieces is always slightly different. The number of pieces will vary from 155 to 167. The pieces are stored in a bag crafted of recycled fabric from backstrap looms � the handwoven skirts favored by the Maya women of the region. Motifs and colors of the bags may vary.

Wood puzzle box, ‘Celestial Sweethearts’ (Guatemala) $54.95 Carved from fine woods, sun and moon meet in a celestial embrace. “I remembered the eclipse in 1991 and everything the ancient Maya said about such events,” says Guatemalan artisan Diego Mendoza. “I believe this design helps me to remember that we are spiritual beings living a human experience.” He creates a puzzle that fits together to form a box with a pull-out drawer.

Wood display jigsaw puzzle, ‘Frida in Ruffles’ (Mexico) $67.95 Her face framed in a ruffled Tehuana headdress (regional dress from the Isthmus of Tehuantepec), Frida Kahlo daydreams about the love of her life. Immortalized in film, Kahlo and her husband � muralist Diego Rivera � were leaders in Mexico’s artistic and intellectual world during the first half of the 20th century. Fernando Sarvide recreates her portrait as a skeleton from Mexico’s Day of the Dead. The skeletal images come from lithographer Jose Guadalupe Posadas. Depicted in brilliant color, the image is a handcrafted jigsaw puzzle.

Wood display jigsaw puzzle, ‘Adelita’ (Mexico) $39.99 Dressed as Adelita, a general term for women of the countryside who fought in the Mexican Revolution, Catrina carries a rifle on her shoulder. She wears an embroidered blouse with ruffles, a wide sombrero, and braids her long hair. Fernando Sarvide pays tribute to these courageous women in a display jigsaw puzzle, crafted by hand. The word catrina is widely used in Mexico to mean “elegant and polished.” Lithographer Jose Guadalupe Posadas created the skeletal Catrina, who was later immortalized in the murals of Diego Rivera.

Wood display jigsaw puzzle, ‘Catrina in Blue’ (Mexico) $64.95 Dressed in the fashion of the late 1800s, Catrina wears a wide-brimmed hat with a flower. Fernando Sarvide recreates this Mexican Day of the Dead icon in a jigsaw puzzle, crafted by hand. The word catrina is widely used in Mexico to mean “elegant and polished.” Lithographer Jose Guadalupe Posadas created the skeletal Catrina, who was later immortalized in the murals of Diego Rivera.

Primary Puzzle – Robot(Pack of 1) $25 Primary Puzzle – Robot. The big, chunky pieces of these colorful puzzles are easy for toddlers and preschoolers to grasp. Familiar objects with only 5 to 7 pieces per puzzle give children confidence. Made of solid wood with bright, non-toxic paints. Ages

Primary Puzzle – Flower(Pack of 1) $25 Primary Puzzle – Flower. The big, chunky pieces of these colorful puzzles are easy for toddlers and preschoolers to grasp. Familiar objects with only 5 to 7 pieces per puzzle give children confidence. Made of solid wood with bright, non-toxic paints. Age

Primary Puzzle – Car(Pack of 1) $25 Primary Puzzle – Car. The big, chunky pieces of these colorful puzzles are easy for toddlers and preschoolers to grasp. Familiar objects with only 5 to 7 pieces per puzzle give children confidence. Made of solid wood with bright, non-toxic paints. Ages 2

Primary Puzzle – Airplane(Pack of 1) $25 Primary Puzzle – Airplane. The big, chunky pieces of these colorful puzzles are easy for toddlers and preschoolers to grasp. Familiar objects with only 5 to 7 pieces per puzzle give children confidence. Made of solid wood with bright, non-toxic paints. A

Wood display jigsaw puzzle, ‘Day of the Dead Mariachi’ (Mexico) $139.95 Fernando Sarvide celebrates the Day of the Dead and Mexico’s musical traditions with this handsome skeletal mariachi band. Smiling as they sing, they transmit the vibrant energy of mariachi music. Each wood sculpture is crafted and painted by hand into pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, creating a whimsical piece of art.

Mahogany puzzle box, ‘Iguana’ (Guatemala) $44.99 A familiar sight in the tropics, the iguana is transformed in Francisco Mendoza’s hands. He carves the lizard from mahogany wood in such a way that, when the six puzzle pieces are assembled, the creature appears. Inside are three hidden drawers for personal treasures.

Titanic Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle $59.98 When the “unsinkable” Titanic steamed away from Southampton’s White Star Line dock on April 10, 1912, no one imagined she would lie on the bottom of the Atlantic five days later. Travel posters, like the original reproduced here, capture the excitement before her departure. Following Victorian tradition, this 250-piece puzzle includes a dozen specially shaped pieces called whimsies. Completed size is 10″ x 14″; 3mm-thick forestry-certified wood board ensures a lifetime of enjoyment.

Wood display jigsaw puzzle, ‘Mischievous Dragon’ (Mexico) $83.99 Inspired by the fantastical nature of an alebrije (imaginary creature), Fernando Sarvide conjures the presence of a mischievously frightening dragon. Carved from wood, the dragon is painted by hand with vibrant patterns and vivid colors, creating a sculpture of a jigsaw nature.

Melissa & Doug Farm Cube Puzzle $14.99 Each side of the beautifully illustrated 16 solid wood cubes is part of a different farm animal puzzle—6 puzzles in all! Entertaining, challenging and a tremendous value! Players must manipulate the cube shapes to discover the missing pieces to the puzzl

Mahogany puzzle box, ‘Palomino’ (Guatemala) $47.99 After galloping across green meadows, a palomino is transformed in Francisco Mendoza’s hands. He carves the horse from mahogany wood in such a way that when the three puzzle pieces are assembled, the creature appears. Inside are two hidden drawers for personal treasures.

3D Wooden Saturn V Rocket Puzzle $12.95 3D Wooden Saturn V Rocket Puzzle Our Saturn V Rocket Puzzle is a high grade wood puzzle that is a 3D! It comes individually shrink-wrapped w/instructions. Pop out the pieces and go! Painted or left as natural wood, it?s a challenging, educational and creative activity for all ages. Features: Dimensions 0.5″ H x 9″ W x 14.5″ L Age: 6+ Number of Pieces: 106 Assembled Size: 5.9″ L x 5.3″ W x 14.9″ H

Birds of Our Shores 1000 Piece Puzzle $14.99 Shore birds from across the U.S. are identified in this beautiful and informative puzzle. Includes shore birds such as gulls, terns, sandpipers, ducks, loons, swans, herons, pelicans, wood storks and flamingos. Artwork by Lewis Johnson. This 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle measures 24″ x 30″ when complete.

Wood display jigsaw puzzle, ‘Huichol Blue Deer’ (Mexico) $227.95 By Fernando Sarvide, this dazzling jigsaw puzzle depicts Kawuyomaire, the sacred blue deer of the Huichol people. This is the brother spirit who guides the shaman on his voyage with the gods. Symbols from the Huichol culture cover the creature � a corn plant, candles, a lizard and an eclipse mask of the sun and moon.

3D Wooden Space Shuttle Puzzle $9.95 3D Wooden Space Shuttle Puzzle This Wooden 3D Space Shuttle Puzzle is made of high grade 3mm plywood and is fun and easy to assemble. Once assembled, this model provides hours of fun play and is a great collection starter.3D wooden puzzles are challenging and educational for children without the need for dangerous glues.Building a kit is a fun activity that also improves hand-eye coordination, provides practice in visualization, planning, and encourages creativity. Features The assembled size is: 9.5 Inches Long x 7.5 Inches Wide x 7.5 Inches High The puzzle kit comes with instructions and sandpaper Simply push out the pre-cut pieces and put them together in the appropriate slots Puzzles can be finished with paint or varnish or left in natural wood 3D Wooden Puzzles are great for both children and adults providing a fun, educational activity for the entire family Ages 5 and up

Mahogany puzzle box, ‘Monterrico Turtle’ (Guatemala) $79.95 Patiently making its way through the Monterrico nature reserve, a turtle comes to life in warm mahogany wood. Salvador Petzey pays tribute to nature’s diversity with this delightful sculpture. Reeds sprout in dark canxan wood and rippling waves are carved from cachimbo wood. The puzzle box opens to reveal four secret drawers.

10 Piece Mini Wooden Puzzle Set $14.99 This set includes 10 assorted wooden puzzles in cloth sacks. Each puzzle is made of solid wood and are of varying difficulties. The pouches make it easy for fun on the go! For ages 5+

Mahogany puzzle box, ‘Monterrico Whale’ (Guatemala) $49.95 Breaching and blowing, a whale leaps from the Pacific waters off Monterrico. Salvador Petzey pays tribute to nature’s diversity with this delightful mahogany wood sculpture. The puzzle box opens to reveal two secret drawers.

Mahogany puzzle box, ‘Ceiba Tree’ (Guatemala) $79.95 The Maya tree of life and a symbol of Guatemala, a mighty ceiba tree takes shape as a sculpture by Salvador Petzey. He carves it from mahogany wood in such a way that when the puzzle pieces are assembled it hides five diminutive drawers for personal treasures. The dark details are carved from granadillo wood.

Mahogany puzzle box, ‘Solala Woodpecker’ (Guatemala) $92.95 A hardworking woodpecker hammers at a granadillo wood tree trunk in a sculpture by Salvador Petzey. He carves the bird from mahogany wood in such a way that when the puzzle pieces are assembled the creature appears. Inside are three hidden drawers for personal treasures.

Mahogany puzzle box, ‘Solola Meadowlark’ (Guatemala) $69.95 Quick and lovely, a meadowlark takes shape as a sculpture by Salvador Petzey. He carves the bird from mahogany wood in such a way that when the four puzzle pieces are assembled the creature appears. Inside is a hidden drawer for personal treasures. The beak is carved from granadillo wood.

Mahogany puzzle box, ‘Todos Santos Horse’ (Guatemala) $94.95 Strong and proud, a magnificent horse competes in the races at Todos Santos. Salvador Petzey carves the steed from mahogany wood in such a way that when the puzzle pieces are assembled a hidden drawer appears. Standing on a mahogany base, the horse is sculpted from granadillo wood and the eyes from coffee tree roots.

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Cedar puzzle, ‘San Mateo Ixtatan’ (Guatemala) $114.95 By Jeff DuFlon, this enchanting jigsaw puzzle combines his love for woodworking and photography. To create the puzzle, an original photograph is laminated to cedar wood. Each community in Guatemala has a distinctive pattern for the Maya huipil blouses worn by the women, and this photo depicts the traditional and intricate textiles from San Mateo Ixtatan. Every puzzle is unique so that the shape of the pieces is always slightly different. The number of pieces will vary from 155 to 167. The pieces are stored in a bag crafted of recycled fabric from backstrap looms � the handwoven skirts favored by the Maya women of the region. Motifs and colors of the bags may vary.

Giftmark 1466N Two Seat Puzzle Rocker (Natural) $59.95 The Giftmark Double Secured Puzzle Solid Back and Seat Rocking Chair is Designed for Two Children and Durability Each Back and each of the Rockers is Hand Carved Each Piece of the Rocking Chair is Crafted from Natural Wood Easy to Assemble

Giftmark 1467N Single Seat Puzzle Rocker (Natural) $44.95 The Giftmark Secured Puzzle Solid Back and Seat Rocking Chair is Designed for Durability Each Back and each of the Rockers is Hand Carved Each Piece of the Rocking Chair is Crafted from Natural Wood Easy to Assemble Includes All Tools For Ass

Giftmark 1467W Single Seat Puzzle Rocker (White) $44.95 The Giftmark Secured Puzzle (Solid) Back and Seat Rocking Chair is Designed for Durability. Each Back, and each of the Rockers is Hand Carved. Each Piece of the Rocking Chair is Crafted from Natural Wood. . Easy to Assemble. Includes All Tools For Ass

Cotton shoulder bag, ‘Patchwork Puzzle’ (India) $52.95 Hand stitched cotton patchwork depicts a colorful puzzle. By artisans of Kala Raksha, this handbag is a contemporary example of traditional textile arts from Kutch. The cheerful handbag features a sheesham wood button and the lining is covered with block print motifs.

Mahogany and ebony puzzle box, ‘Pelican and Sailfish’ (Guatemala) $51.99 A pelican observes a majestic sailfish that leaps from the sea. Francisco Mendoza carves the bird from mahogany wood and the fish from ebony in such a way that when the seven puzzle pieces are assembled, the creatures appear. Inside are three hidden drawers for personal treasures.

Mahogany puzzle box, ‘Guatemala Toucan’ (Guatemala) $79.95 A perky toucan with a long, striped beak takes shape as a sculpture by Salvador Petzey. He carves the bird from granadillo wood in such a way that when the puzzle pieces are assembled the creature appears. Inside are three hidden drawers for personal treasures. The beak features insets of coffee tree root and the toucan perches on a mahogany tree trunk.

Cotton shoulder bag Patchwork Puzzle (India) $52.95 Hand stitched cotton patchwork depicts a colorful puzzle. By artisans of Kala Raksha, this handbag is a contemporary example of traditional textile arts from Kutch. The cheerful handbag features a sheesham wood button and the lining is covered with block print motifs.

Puzzle Book Shelf in Primary Colors by KidKraft® $120.99 Our popular Puzzle Bookshelf by KidKraft® is perfect for helping young children stay organized. With its bright colors and creative design, this shelf would look perfect in any boy or girl’s room. Uniquely shaped like puzzle pieces, this bookcase is a fun way to get your children interested in organizing and putting things away. Made of sturdy wood, the 3 deep shelves are great for storing books, games, toys and other childhood treasure. Features: • Sturdy wood frame • Sides of shelves shaped like puzzle pieces • Three deep shelves for books, games, toys and more • Shelf colors (includes 1 of each): Red, Blue and GreenSize: 28″tall x 24″wide x 12″deep

Mahogany and ebony puzzle box, ‘Hummingbird Secrets’ (Guatemala) $52.95 “Hummingbirds abound where I come from,” says Francisco Mendoza in Guatemala. “It is a pleasant little creature that inspires many artistic forms, including my wood art and the embroidered huipiles (tunics) worn by the women of my village.” Mendoza crafts a magnificent puzzle box that doubles as a decorative box. The main body is carved from mahogany, and ebony is used to shape the flower and leaf. Mendoza uses granadillo wood for the stem of the flower, and guachipilin wood for the hummingbird’s beak as well as for the center of the flower.

Exquisite Wooden Puzzle Toy Pen Container for Children-Small Size/Skating $5.01 - Cute skating shaped puzzle pen container- High grade 3mm wood puzzle(2-piece) – No need to glue and tools- You can painted color on the board freely before install- A challenging, educational and creative activity for children- Board size: 17cm x 21cm

Exquisite Wooden Puzzle Toy Pen Container for Children-Small Size/Golf $5.01 - Cute golf shaped puzzle pen container- High grade 3mm wood puzzle(2-piece) – No need to glue and tools- You can painted color on the board freely before install- A challenging, educational and creative activity for children- Board size: 17cm x 21cm

Exquisite Wooden Puzzle Toy Pen Container for Children-Small Size/Fishing $5.09 - Cute fishing shaped puzzle pen container- High grade 3mm wood puzzle(2-piece) – No need to glue and tools- You can painted color on the board freely before install- A challenging, educational and creative activity for children- Board size: 17cm x 21cm

Exquisite Wooden Puzzle Toy Pen Container for Children-Small Size/Boxing $4.84 - Cute boxing shaped puzzle pen container- High grade 3mm wood puzzle(2-piece) – No need to glue and tools- You can painted color on the board freely before install- A challenging, educational and creative activity for children- Board size: 17cm x 21cm