Jigsaw puzzles from Japan
Kimono beauties
A beauty in a kimono is an irresistible subject — to the point where at least one of our artists, Haruyo, devotes herself to it.
 © Matsuo Hiromi 1000: Wisteria and peony (Matsuo)A timeless beauty greets a butterfly, among the flowers. Born in 1980 in Matsue, on the Japan Sea coast of western Japan, Matsuo Hiromi has wanted to draw for as long as she can remember. She specialises in "women, accessories, kimono, and classic motifs" (her own words), generally with a retro flavour. She became a freelance illustrator in 2010, and her work has graced the covers of many a book, together with calendars and other stationery items.  In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: E11610 (11-610 on package) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$20.13 €19.35 £16.22) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Matsuo Hiromi 500: Porthole (Matsuo)The original title is simply "circular window", yet the scene outside is clearly a remote location, probably on the Indian subcontinent. So perhaps there is a suggestion of a voyage... Born in 1980 in Matsue, on the Japan Sea coast of western Japan, Matsuo Hiromi has wanted to draw for as long as she can remember. She specialises in "women, accessories, kimono, and classic motifs" (her own words), generally with a retro flavour. She became a freelance illustrator in 2010, and her work has graced the covers of many a book, together with calendars and other stationery items. In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 500 pieces; 380 x 530 mm (15" x 21") Code: E06126 (06-126 on package) Retail price ¥2000 (approx. US$13.42 €12.90 £10.81) All about ordering (please read first)
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Haruyo - kimono specialist
Here are just the three latest Haruyo puzzle — many many more on the Haruyo pages.
 © Haruyo 1000: Ayanishiki (Haruyo)This courtesan has a demure look, but sits among a riot of colours: roses for the deep red, and cherry blossom for the pink...  Out of stockMore stock expected February 21 An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: E12609 (12-609 on package) Retail price ¥3364 (approx. US$22.58 €21.70 £18.18) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Haruyo 2016: Beauties of the four seasons (Haruyo)Haruyo's own version of the four-panel seasons theme, well known from the paintings by Alfons Mucha. Packed with relevant details, there will be no tedious bits to this puzzle. The artist Morita Haruyo studied both Japanese art and kimono design, and she combines these with elements of her own Western-influenced technique. (She travelled to London in 1977, exactly the year I [Brian Chandler] first came to Tokyo.) Morita is her family name: she follows the tradition of signing - and sealing - paintings with her given name only.
In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: E23321 (23-321 on package) Retail price ¥3600 (approx. US$24.16 €23.23 £19.46) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Haruyo 300: Dark cherry (Haruyo)A courtesan shows off her opulent kimono, among equally luxuriant surroundings—falling cherry blossom, and a crescent moon. Haruyo has added an inscription by her signature: "A smile for you..." The artist Morita Haruyo studied both Japanese art and kimono design, and she combines these with elements of her own Western-influenced technique. (She travelled to London in 1977, exactly the year I [Brian Chandler] first came to Tokyo.) Morita is her family name: she follows the tradition of signing - and sealing - paintings with her given name only. In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 300 pieces; 260 x 380 mm (10" x 15") Code: E26344 (26-344 on package) Retail price ¥1400 (approx. US$9.40 €9.03 £7.57) All about ordering (please read first)
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This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.