Each Andean Gemstone Cube Puzzle is a unique mix of seven brightly colored gemstones such as rhodonite, celestine, jasper and soapstone, hand-carved on the north coast of Peru using traditional craft techniques. A reimagined version of a classic mathematical puzzle, they form a perfect cube when fitted together in any of 32 different ways. An engaging, tactile set yet also a playful desktop object, each Gemstone Cube Puzzle contains a unique mix of stones, similar to the images shown here, but entirely one of a kind. Assembled, the cube measures 1.75" square.
Sourced by Desarrollo Artesanal Rentable (D.A.R.) Proyectos—in English, that’s Sustainable Artisan Development Project—a group which believes that mindful design can act as a bridge between the indigenous craft communities of the Andes and global citizens.
