Matchbox Puzzles: Tiny jigsaws inspired by India's matchbox art
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We love puzzles. We love matchboxes. So we thought, why stop there?
From roadside finds to collectable art
Our co-founder and designer, Murtaza, is a collector. Not of stamps or coins, but of matchboxes. From roadside stalls in small towns to mountain getaways, from friends who travelled abroad to golden finds tucked away in corners, his collection has grown into a little treasure chest. Each matchbox captures a moment in time, a still from the world.
The legacy of Indian matchbox art
In India, matchboxes have been an integral part of the country's culture and history. Even though you'd probably find them lying around the roads near roadside stalls, they're miniature canvases that show a sneak into the times of India. Bright colours, bold typography, quirky visuals.
In India, matchboxes have been an integral part of the country's culture and history. Even though you'd probably find them lying around the roads near roadside stalls, they're miniature canvases that show a sneak into the times of India. Bright colours, bold typography, quirky visuals. And the most interesting part? Almost every design is a variation of another. Tiny tweaks in design make each box unique, and over the decades, this playful copying became its own tradition.
Our take on the legacy
That's where our Matchbox Puzzles come in. We've created 12 different designs inspired by real matchboxes in our collection, with our little twist. Every puzzle is curated, designed and precisely cut.
They're tiny, tough and deeply satisfying to complete. We believe puzzles shouldn't just be something you solve on your dining table and forget about. These puzzles, you can do anywhere! Do them at your desk between work, on an aeroplane ride or even while waiting for your tea to brew.
They're portable.
They're tiny and each one carries a story.
About Jigsaw Nation
We've been making puzzles since 2020. What started as a way to create puzzles we couldn't find in India has grown into Jigsaw Nation, India's homegrown puzzle brand.
The Matchbox Puzzle series is especially close to our hearts. It's our way of celebrating and preserving the art, culture, and nostalgia hidden in these tiny boxes.
Our Kickstarter is now live.
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