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Puzzle Lexicon Explained
Whimseys from Kashmiri Jamawar Shawl Noun: whimsey. (whimsy) In the “old days” of puzzling when wooden puzzles were cut by hand using a coping or jigsaw often the cutter would...
Puzzle Lexicon Explained
Whimseys from Kashmiri Jamawar Shawl Noun: whimsey. (whimsy) In the “old days” of puzzling when wooden puzzles were cut by hand using a coping or jigsaw often the cutter would...

Jigsaw Puzzles: An Abridged History
Dissectologists, the name given to those who enjoy what were originally dissected maps, experience benefits from assembling puzzles. Dopamine, which affects memory, concentration, motivation and stress levels, is released each...
Jigsaw Puzzles: An Abridged History
Dissectologists, the name given to those who enjoy what were originally dissected maps, experience benefits from assembling puzzles. Dopamine, which affects memory, concentration, motivation and stress levels, is released each...

What Makes us Unique?
Hope Puzzles creates heirloom quality wooden jigsaw puzzles with unique whimsey piece designs that often tell a “story within the story” of each puzzle image. We use custom-made 1/4” plywood...
What Makes us Unique?
Hope Puzzles creates heirloom quality wooden jigsaw puzzles with unique whimsey piece designs that often tell a “story within the story” of each puzzle image. We use custom-made 1/4” plywood...

What You'll Get in a Hope Puzzle
We try to make sure that each puzzle contains at least 25% whimseys. Each puzzle cut design is unique and reflects the image of the puzzle. The whimsey piece placement...
What You'll Get in a Hope Puzzle
We try to make sure that each puzzle contains at least 25% whimseys. Each puzzle cut design is unique and reflects the image of the puzzle. The whimsey piece placement...

Hope Puzzles: The Origin Story
Dissectologists Jerauld and Sara Adams created Hope Puzzles in 2021. Assembling hundreds of puzzles over the years inspired them to start a family business that comes from the heart. Their puzzles...
Hope Puzzles: The Origin Story
Dissectologists Jerauld and Sara Adams created Hope Puzzles in 2021. Assembling hundreds of puzzles over the years inspired them to start a family business that comes from the heart. Their puzzles...