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Hiroyuki Oka

Traditional woodcrafts are rich in life. They have been passed down through history for many generations. One of these, Hakone-mosaics, is very fascinating visually. They are known for having delicate and soft-hearted designs. So, the combination of Hakone-mosaics and Karakuri, mesh to create highly intriguing products. We make products with characteristic of Hakone-mosaics. I'd like to make more pleasant products like these.

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INFORMATION

 Japanese Puzzle Box Maze7steps

H-14

This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2011.

I did not break the form of the traditional secret box.
In addition, I hope you appreciate it more with the new level of difficulty.

Created : 11/2010

Size :120 X 90 X 60 mm

Material : walnut, camphor tree, magnolia, agaths, etc.

 

Double Puzzle Box

H-14

This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2010.

This work is Nesting Secret Box..

The inner box's mechanism is traditional. And there is a moving bar called, "Kannuki".

Created : 11/2010

Size :65 X 81 X 60 mm

Material : walnut, camphor tree, magnolia, agaths, etc.

 

Maze5+2steps Japanese puzzle box

H-13 This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2009.
This work is the traditional "secret box".
But, there is also a new movement to this box.

Created : 11/2009

Size :113 X 90 X 60 mm

Material : walnut, mizuki(dogwood), lacquer tree, purple heart, etc.

 

Honeybee

H-12

The theme is "Spring", and the motif is a honeybee which is gathering around flowers.
The colors in this product reminds us of springtime.
 

Created : 04/2009

Size :100 X 100 X 140 mm

Material : beech. karin, lacquer tree, walnut, purple heart, mizuki (dogwood), etc.

 

Hexagon

H-11 This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2008. This is a Secret Box with the shape of a hexagon. You can probably find a standard Secret Box at any Hakone works shop. But, this isn't a standard one. After opening the Secret box, you must find the next place.

Created : 11/2008

Size : 103 x 145 x 38 mm

Material : walnut, magnolia, rengas, mizuki (dogwood), lacquer tree, purple heart

Memo Pad

H-10

This is a Karakuri Box that has the appearance of a memo pad. There is a drawer inside.

Created : 05/2008

Size : 100×87×53 mm

Material : walnut, mizuki (dogwood), purple heart

Chip

H-9 It was created as a Christmas Present for 2007. This is one of the Secret Boxes. At first, you need to move a device to open the box.. But you can’t see the mechanism from the outside. Maybe you can find the place of the device with the attached small wood plate.

Created : 11/2007

Size : 90 x 90 x 70 mm

Material : walnut, katsura, agathis, rengas, magnolia

BENTO (Packed Lunch)

H-8 When your favorite side dish is packed in your lunch, that makes you happy, doesn't it? In this packed lunch, which one is your favorite side dish? The craftsman's favorite side dish is found inside. This is the solution to solving the puzzle. If you know the solution, it is easy to open. There is a storage space inside. Please eat it with chopsticks for proper etiquette!

Created : 4/2007

Size : 145 x 119 x 44 mm

Material : zelkova, walnut, rengas, beech

A Slight Drawer

H-7 It was created as an Xmas Present for 2006. This is a "Slight" drawer. Anyway, please try to open the lid gently. If you still can't open it…? Don't be surprised if something happens.

Created : 11/2006

Size : 95 x 65 x 45 mm

Material : walnut, rengas, mizuki (dogwood), magnolia

Love Arrow

H-6

In Japan, Saint Valentine's Day is a special day. Women confess their love or send presents to men. Maybe the most important purpose of the day is to win his heart. Can you win (move) his heart? Can the arrow of your love shoot his heart? When you move the device correctly, a box will appear - please put the real present in here.

Created : 2/2006

Size : 165 x 80 x 80 mm

Material : Walnut, Rengas, Beech, Dogwood

Secret Star

H-5 It was created as an Xmas Present of 2005. It was designed as an image of Xmas. The base is a triangle Secret Box. You can slide the side plate, and it takes 5 moves to open. On the way to open, one plate goes forward and back. It is a traditional motion that is used for 4 step Secret Box. It became a Beautiful box with Yosegi. It was more difficult than standard square Secret Boxes.

created : 11/2005

size : 104 x 90 x 45 mm

material : walnut, magnolia, inomi, etc.

Checked secret box (deluxe)

H-3-2 It's a deluxe version of Checked secret box (H-3).
The mechanism is same. I changed the Yosegi (inlay) and material.

size : 110 x 110 x 110 mm

material : walnut from Peru, mizuki(dogwood), paddock, nigaki, etc.

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Jewelry Box

H-4 It’s a Jewelry Box, though it looks like an interlocking puzzle.
You can open a drawer with 3 moves.
Please put in and keep your jewels.

created : 07/2002

size: 81x81x81mm

material: makore, black-walnut, padock, mizuki, urushi, others

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Checked secret box

H-3
Check was just a pattern on traditional secret boxes. But this time, I used it as a mechanism.

created : 08/2001

size : 110x110x110mm

material : oak, walnut, etc.

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Butterfly (A)

H-1 You can open this box by slidings 3 panels.

It's convenient for keeping something small.

created : 03/2000

size : 120x120x120 mm

material : black walnut, cherry tree

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Butterfly (B)

H-2 You can open this box by slidings 3 panels.

It's convenient for keeping something small.

created : 03/2000

size : 120x120x120 mm

material : walnut, cherry tree

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