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"I'm Waraporn Khamsuk and I was born in 1990 in Northern Thailand. I'm the eldest daughter in the family, and I grew up with the wooden games my father crafted. I'd watch him select wood, dry it naturally and assemble to complete a game. They are challenging and fun — something you'll never find in computer games.
"My father founded our family's game workshop. At one time, he worked at a factory that produced bamboo skewers for meatballs. Then, the factory began to take orders for wooden games, and my father was allowed to work from home to earn extra income.
"The factory saw that he put his best efforts into creating games that needed careful crafting of wooden joints. It was completely different from making skewers, which is repetitious as they are all the same.
"When he didn't have any orders from the factory, he began creating new games. Then, he started to gain his own customers.
"He created brain teasers, interlocking puzzles and wooden board games.
"My favorites are the wooden games because I grew up with them. They teach me to think, plan and concentrate, and I apply these skills in my everyday life. Although technology has taken over life today, I'm still charmed by wooden games.
"Creating them and crafting them are the precious legacy my father left me. He died in an accident in 2012 while I was at the university. I dedicated all of my spare time to keeping our workshop going.
"Along with the wooden games, we now craft wooden tableware. People appreciate the beauty and the uniqueness of the natural wood pattern.
"I studied how to design plates and was guided in this by the artisans who work with us. We don't use any artificial or chemical finishes to our tableware. The more a piece is used and washed, the more beautiful it becomes, especially when food is arranged over it."
Handmade Rain Tree Wood Bottle Puzzle from Thailand 'Don't Break It'
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Joy Bought this for a friend, and he loved it! I haven’t seen it myself yet, but he says the craftsmanship is great.
Handmade Set of Six Mini Wooden Puzzles from Thailand 'Mini Puzzles'
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Heather Unique puzzles will hold your attention ? gave as a Christmas gift to my brother in law, and he loved it!
Raintree Wood Puzzle Set from Thailand 6 Piece 'Beautiful Challenge'
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Michelle Lovely workmanship and some much fun though challenging!Wood grain is beautiful.
Handcrafted Set of Six Wooden Puzzles from Thailand 'Puzzle Set'
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Alexandra These puzzles are not only great entertaiment for family and friends but a great center piece (I have mine on the living room coffee table). These puzzles are masterfully crafted from wood and are stunning. Every guest I've had has sat down and both complimented and played with the puzzles. This is a must have.
12 Handcrafted Wood Puzzles with Box from Thailand 'Array of Challenges'
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Ernest The set was really interesting and the different puzzles came with a guide to assist in solving. My only concern was that the lid of the wooden box holding the puzzles separated a little at the joints on on one side probably related to difference in humidity between my location and the source. Otherwise I was quite pleased.
Handcrafted Wood Cylindrical Puzzle from Thailand 'Spin to Win'
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Merle What a neat very well made simple fun and amazing game! It is perfect for coffee table or any other spot that will attract attention by its cool looks and very interesting and challenging game. Beautiful wood that draws people to wonder "What is this fascinating little object?" To me, it is not as easy as one would think it would be. But once you begin, the fun 'hooks' you and it's hard to put down or stop trying. Impressive, most impressive.
Rain Tree Wood Pig Puzzle from Thailand 'Piggy Puzzle'
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Lucia My grandson who prides himself on being able to put together all puzzles in no time was stymied by this one and loved it.
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