Par Puzzles

WhereNew York, US
WhatHand-cut puzzles
Praised by Marilyn... Praised by Marilyn Monroe and royals, Par Puzzles began when a jigsaw puzzle craze hit the US during the Great Depression. John Henriques and Frank Ware used a Matisse print and saw to create a prototype at their dining room table. Now, the “Rolls-Royce of puzzles” are made using .007” blades and a chemist-made glue, developed over 5 years. Praised by Marilyn Monroe and royals, Par Puzzles began when a jigsaw puzzle craze hit the US during the Great Depression. John Henriques and Frank Ware used a Matisse print and saw to create a prototype at their dining room table. Now, the “Rolls-Royce Praised by Marilyn Monroe and royals, Par Puzzles began when a jigsaw puzzle craze hit the US during the Great Depression. John Henriques and Frank Ware used a Matisse print and saw to create a prototype at their dining room table. Now, the “Rolls-Royce of puzzles” are made using .007” blades and a chemist-made glue, developed over 5 years.

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Par Puzzles

The jigsaw puzzle craze during the Great Depression inspired John Henriques and Frank Ware to get creative with a saw and a Matisse print. This exclusive Keith Haring puzzle is hand-painted by father and son, John and Justin Madden in Long Island.