4 puzzles from the Karakuri House Collection (2016) - Hiroshi Iwahara

In 2016, Hiroshi Iwahara, one of the premier craftsmen of the Karakuri Creation Group, released his House Collection: a series of six architectural-themed, sculptural puzzles.  Part artistic display, part playful puzzle, each piece resembles a unique building and conceals a hidden mechanism or compartment within its form.

This auction assembles 4 of the 6 architectural creations:

- Windmill

- Oops House

- Four Color Palace

- Design Housing

In addition to hardwood construction, each also features velvet interiors.  Four Color Palace is unusual in that it can be reassembled with any of four colors appearing in its windows.

The series used a different packaging style than is typical for Iwahara boxes, and each has its solution attached to the interior of the box, as shown in the photos.  Comes with original packaging.

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Karakuri series product description:

An action of the development of “House Collection” Series started. The motifs are houses and buildings. The aim is new style Karakuri box that is suitable to display or to put treasure inside. Basically, the Karakuri device is hidden in the design. This is a suggestion about new direction of Karakuri products. And, these items image “TAKUMI-KAN” that is a shop of wooden items in Odawara.

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Karakuri Windmill description:

This is the second item of House Collection. As a result, the device of this item is going to become the simplest among this series. The appearance became like this to make big inside space as much as possible, though this item itself is small. Now, when I finished making the first lot, I also have the feeling that I want to make with the sharper appearance in the next time.

Size : 68 x 68 x 70 mm

Material :  walnut, senn(castor aralia), padauk, cotton velvet

Condition: Perfect

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Karakuri Oops House description:

This is the third item of House Collection. The House inclines. It seems to put the head on one side. There is a drawer inside. Of course, it is usually locked. However, you will be able to open it by doing a certain normal operation. The device which is used for this item is not newest one. But the device is relatively high level. This is an item that we can enjoy the device easily.

Size : 60 x 80 x 70mm

Material :   maple, cotton velvet

Condition: Perfect

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Karakuri Design Housing description:

This is the fourth item of House Collection. It is imaged a latest Design House. The device is hidden in the design. When you play with this item, you will not feel difficult to open. But, it can be difficult to find the solution from the appearance. It took double days in the production of the first lot. And then some kind of changes will be needed in the next production.

Size : 75 x 70 x 72 mm

Material :  maple, walnut, wendge, cotton velvet

Condition: Perfect

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Karakuri Four Color Palace description:

This is the fifth item of House Collection. You can choose one color among four colors about the color of the windows. You need to solve this box to change the color. The cause of the imagination was House-shaped candlelight. A light leaks out from the window of the candlelight. It is very fantastic. How can I reappear the atmosphere as a wooden Karakuri Box, without using the light? The designing of this item was not easy. But, it was very exciting time.
　

Size : 82 x 82 x 72 mm

Material :  maple, karin, wendge, keyaki (zelkova), magnolia, cotton velvet

Condition: The areas of wood exposed through the windows have lightened slightly compared to the unexposed surfaces inside the box.  This is not visible from the exterior.  Photo not included since it is slightly spoilery, but can be provided upon request.

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