Venice Open Market

 Brand: eeBoo

Serial Number: none

Country Puzzle Made: Designed in New York City and manufactured in China, Guangdong.

Puzzle Title: Venice open market. "The Grand Canal. San Marcos bells. Delicious fruit, fresh fish. Venice is a romantic maze. Entices. You cant count the ways. its sum is greater than its parts. So it will capture puzzlers' hearts!"

The number of Puzzle Pieces: 1000p

Puzzle Completed Size: 23x23 in (58.4x58.4 cm)




Artist/Photographer: 

Uta Krogmann is from southern Germany. The insert states that as a child she would spend many hours outdoors gathering corn for the doves. Uta loves to travel and in particular to Asia where the art and various textiles help to inspire her artworks. 

The Tactile Feel of the Puzzle: 

The pieces are smooth and sit well in the hand. I like the thickness and old-school feel of the puzzle pieces.


Quality of the Puzzle Pieces: 

eeBoo is my absolute favourite arty puzzle brand. Their well-cut pieces are sturdy. They use cardboard thickness for their puzzles, which allows for bending and twisting of the pieces without them breaking too easily. The colours used are vibrant and quite magnificent. The pieces fit well together. This brand has minimal puzzle dust and they are made with recycled materials and vegetable-based inks.






                   

Quality of the Overall Image Used for the Puzzle: 

It was very clear and had no blurring of the print. The image on the box was exactly the same as the complete puzzle. The ink quality was exceptional. eeBoo puzzles come with a printed insert with the whole picture for easy reference.









"Venice Open Market 1000 piece puzzle transports us to the city’s green market featuring the bounty from the Italian countryside, the day’s fresh catch and fresh cut flowers.   The City of Water’s famous architecture and the Grand Canal with its gondolas and charismatic gondoliers are illustrated in a fresh summer palette of color.  Illustrated by Uta Krogmann." direct quote eeBoo (2022)


How Long Did it Take Me: 
12 hours (enjoy turning it into a time challenge for myself).

Difficulty: Easy and relaxing

For me, this was a very relaxing puzzle and because of the extreme details, it was quick and easy to complete. It really flowed very well. Firstly, separated all the straight edges and built the edges of the puzzle. This is just my preference, giving me a general guide, and showing the actual puzzle size on my table.

Is it a keeper?

Without a doubt, if you like old-school puzzles with a modern edge. It has unexpected quaint details you only notice when you start putting the pieces together. I have been fortunate enough to have visited Venice, ride in a Gondola, and explore the various parts that make up Venice. It is one of my favourite old cities with rich history and artworks.


Where Can I Buy this Puzzle in South Africa?

 I have only seen it for sale here in South Africa on Take-a-lot. However, if you google eeBoo South Africa the following site come up; 

https://www.timelesstoys.co.za/   -  011 792 8017

https://www.playingandlearning.co.za/collections/eeboo

https://www.wantitall.co.za/brands/eeboo/puzzles/toys/p1

https://www.timelesstoys.co.za/collections/eeboo-products-south-africa

https://www.loot.co.za/search?cat=kag&terms=&brandcode%2Feeboo=




             

Brands Website: https://eeboo.com/collections/puzzles

"1000 and 500 Piece Jigsaw puzzles made from recycled materials, FSC®-certified paper, and vegetable-based inks. Founded in 2017 by specialty toy pioneer Mia Galison, eeBoo Piece & Love uses sustainable materials to create extraordinary high-quality puzzles featuring thoughtful original artwork." Direct quote eeBo0 (2022).

Note: eeBoo is woman-owned, mother-run using recycled paper and vegetable ink. Take a look at their website for additional toys and educational items.

Sources consulted: 

eeBoo. Available:https://eeboo.com/collections/puzzles/products/venice-open-market-1000-pc-sq-puzzle Accessed on 2022/07/17

                                                                  List of Illustrations:

Figures 1-23: Williams, K.J. 2022. Kim Williams Photography


Yours in Puzzling

Kim

Change Architect |Paramedic | First Responders Mental Health Activist |Founder of The Team Zodwa Project,/Adventure with a Purpose/Live in the Moment | Finalist Johnny Walker/Sunday Times Nation’s Greatest Hero Award | Public Speaker | Blogger, Aspiring Author | Amateur Photographer. Adrenaline junkie, love life, my family, my dogs, red trucks, mountains & adventure.

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