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Yosegi Zaiku Handcrafts

Hakone Yosegi-Zaiku Marquetry is a traditional handicraft dating back to the late Edo Period and was created by master craftsman Nihei Ishikawa (1790-1850). Japanese craftsmen recognized that the variety of woods used in the making of Yosegi –Zaiku Marquetry were plentiful and easily found along the beautiful slopes of the Hakone area. The area of Hakone in Kanagawa Perfecture attracts many visitors and is famous for it's hot springs and beautiful scenery.


The majority of the natural timbers used in Hakone Yosegi Zaiku Marquetry are:
White- Aohada (Ilex macropoda) , Dogwood, Spindle Tree
Yellow- Laquer Tree, Nigaki (Picrasma Quassiodies Benn), Wax Tree
Light Brown- Cherry Tree, Japanese Pagoda Tree, Zelkova Tree 
Dark Brown- Keyaki-Jindai
Gray- Honoki (Magnolia Hypoleuca)
Black- Katsura-Jindai  

Timbers are selected for their natural beauty and not normally colored in any way. After the chosen woods are cut and planed, they are assembled into precise patterns, glued, shaved into paper thin sheets and applied to the decorative box, trays, chests or other item. In May 1984, Hakone Yosegi-Zaiku was designated a national traditional handicraft by the International Trade & Industry Minister.

 

For more information on the traditional craft of Hakone Yosegi-Zaiku crafting, please click on the Japanese Puzzle Box Page.
**Please note also that these beautiful Yosegi Zaiku pieces for sale below are NOT Puzzle Boxes but are wonderful additions for any Puzzle Box collection.
Yosegi Zaiku Japanese Bookmark

Yosegi Zaiku Japanese Bookmark

$7.95
On sale
Muku Japanese Bookmark

Muku Japanese Bookmark

$7.95 $15.95
Miniature Yosegi Burr Puzzle

Miniature Yosegi Burr Puzzle

$11.95
Yosegi Self Assembly Kit

Yosegi Japanese Self Assembly Puzzle

$13.95
Chopsticks Yosegi Red

Chopsticks Yosegi Red

$15.95
On sale
Chopsticks Yosegi Black

Chopsticks Yosegi Black

$14.95 $18.95
Zougan Sudare Japanese Pen and Pencil Case

Zougan Sudare Japanese Pen and Pencil Case

$19.95
Yosegi Zaiku Japanese Tooth Pick Case

Yosegi Zaiku Japanese Tooth Pick Case

$26.95
Karakuri Wind-Up Japanese Music Box

Karakuri Wind-Up Japanese Music Box "Yesterday Once More"

$28.95
Karakuri Wind-Up Japanese Music Box

Karakuri Wind-Up Japanese Music Box "When you wish upon a star"

$28.95
Sold out
Yosegi Zaiku Japanese Rectangular Tray

Yosegi Zaiku Japanese Rectangular Tray (SMALL)

Sold out
4 Sun Yosegi Zaiku Japanese Two Compartment Music Box

4 Sun Yosegi Zaiku Japanese Two Compartment Music Box

On sale
Mt. Fuji Japanese Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle B

Mt. Fuji Japanese Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle B

$34.95 $49.95
Sold out
Terifuri Dolls Gasyo-Dukuri

Terifuri Dolls Gasyo-Dukuri

On sale
Yosegi MUKU Small Japanese  Case (Asa Red)

Yosegi MUKU Small Japanese Case (Asa Red)

$45.95 $63.95
5 Sun Yosegi Zaiku Accessory Case

5 Sun Yosegi Zaiku Accessory Case

$64.95
5 Sun Multi-Color Asa Yosegi Zaiku Accessory Case

5 Sun Multi-Color Asa Yosegi Zaiku Accessory Case

$64.95
5 Sun Saya Yosegi Zaiku Accessory Case

5 Sun Saya Yosegi Zaiku Accessory Case

$64.95
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6 Sun Multi-Color Asa Yosegi Zaiku Accessory Case

6 Sun Multi-Color Asa Yosegi Zaiku Accessory Case

Yosegi Zaiku MUKU Apple Japanese Box

Yosegi Zaiku MUKU Apple Japanese Box

$106.95
On sale
Sadaji Uchida Zougan Art Yuri

Sadaji Uchida Zougan Art Yuri

$119.95 $149.95
Sadaji Uchida Zougan Art Botan

Sadaji Uchida Zougan Art Botan

$234.95
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6 Sun Yosegi Zaiku Accessory Case

6 Sun Yosegi Zaiku Accessory Case

Sold out
5.5 Sun Yosegi Zaiku Japanese   Jewelry Box

5.5 Sun Yosegi Zaiku Japanese Jewelry Box

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Yosegi Zaiku Japanese Rectangular Tray

Yosegi Zaiku Japanese Rectangular Tray

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Yosegi Zaiku  Japanese Ring Box Case

Yosegi Zaiku Japanese Ring Box Case

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Yosegi Zaiku Japanese Rectangular Tray

Yosegi Zaiku Japanese Rectangular Tray

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Yosegi Zaiku Bird Japanese Tooth Pick Dispenser

Yosegi Zaiku Bird Japanese Tooth Pick Dispenser

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