Haruyo kimono jigsaw puzzles

Morita Haruyo

On this page: Floral series - About the artist

See also: Main Haruyo page - "Page 2" (Tale of Genji series and "Seasons") - "Page 3" (Colours series) - Browse all Haruyo puzzles

Floral series

The floral series - orchid, rose, chrysanthemum, peony, and iris - appeared over the year from March 2006 to March 2007, an extravagantly lush set of designs.

More precisely Phalaenopsis or the moth orchid - the young lady in this picture is surrounded by these exquisite and exotic blooms. It is difficult for the Web version to do justice to the delicate beauty of this image.

The original title, Kochouran is literally "moth orchid". (Incidentally, these are said to be relatively easy orchids to grow yourself!)

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An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: E11174 (11-174 on box)
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450: Orchid

The original title, Kochouran is literally "moth orchid". (Incidentally, these are said to be relatively easy orchids to grow yourself!)

This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

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An Epoch puzzle: 450 pieces; 26 x 38 cm (10" x 15")
Code: E08013 (08-013 on box)
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1000: Rose

The rose - symbol of love and pain; Haruyo has drawn this beguiling figure surrounded by red roses, and has written a subtitle by her signature. Atsuki-omoi-wo - "with passion"...

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An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: E11180 (11-180 on box)
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1000: Chrysanthemum

By her signature and seal, Haruyo has written "With noble heart..." - a fitting phrase, remembering that the chrysanthemum is the symbol of the Japanese Imperial crown.

The courtesan wears a kimono of deep blue and gold, with an obi of purple, decorated with peacock feathers.

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An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: E11181 (11-181 on box)
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216: Chrysanthemum

By her signature and seal, Haruyo has written "With noble heart..." - a fitting phrase, remembering that the chrysanthemum is the symbol of the Japanese Imperial crown.

The courtesan wears a kimono of deep blue and gold, with an obi of purple, decorated with peacock feathers.

This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

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An Epoch puzzle: 216 pieces; 18 x 26 cm (7" x 10")
Code: E04009 (04-009 on box)
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1000: Peony

Holding a peony in her hand, the young figure in this picture (the hairstyle shows her to be a princess) is surrounded by a veritable forest of blooms. Haruyo stresses the innocence of her pose with the subtitle "Shyly..." (by the signature).

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An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: E11190 (11-190 on box)
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450: Peony

This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

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An Epoch puzzle: 450 pieces; 26 x 38 cm (10" x 15")
Code: E08011 (08-011 on box)
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1000: Iris

The figure standing amidst this luxuriant bed of irises wears a rich red kimono with the black hem that marks her as a daughter of the merchant class.

Haruyo has again added an inscription by her signature - "Treasuring you..."

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An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 50 x 75 cm (20" x 30")
Code: E11195 (11-195 on box)
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Morita Haruyo

Haruyo: signature and seal

The artist Morita Haruyo studied both Japanese art and kimono design, and she combines these with elements of her own Western-influenced technique. (She travelled to London in 1977, exactly the year I [Brian Chandler] first came to Tokyo.)

Morita is her family name: she follows the tradition of signing - and sealing - paintings with her given name only.

Note: The translations of titles are mine.

Other kimono puzzles

We now have the complete Haruyo catalog in stock, except for the slight delay in getting the latest displayed on the website.

Deleted puzzles

For reference: you can view all the Haruyo puzzles that are out of print in the Attic.