(Below are some new images for 2015)Ībove: “Shadowbox Hunt-food”, 1000 pieces JJ: Can you give us a sneak peek of your new 2015 puzzles?īilge: I am sending you a some images of new collection 2015. JJ: What is the future of Anatolian puzzles? Do you have any collections or new lines planned?īilge: Yes, Of course. For example, we have a new collections for 2015. 1000 pcs- Glow In Dark puzzles in 5 different images. Also a some puzzle accessories, puzzle roll and puzzle glue JJ: Who are the artists that you work with and how do you find them?īilge: We are working with national and international artists, for example Josephine Wall, Sun Kim, Dominic Davison, Bill Bell, Isabella Angelini, Luis Bargallo and Sefik Bayram. During the international licence shows, we contact them and see that whats new!īilge: People can buy puzzles from shopping malls, stationery shops, online stores, bookstores, supermarkets,toysshops, giftshops.etc JJ: What are a few of your favorite Anatolian puzzles and why?īilge: In general, my favorite is that popular cities such as, Paris, Amsterdam, London.etc. They look nice and colorful! Each piece fits well and of course they are not the same shape! The puzzles are easy to put together. JJ: What is you philosophy in terms of piece cut? Are Anatolian puzzles cut in a grid or more freeform? Do you try to make them a difficult piece cut or easier?īilge: The puzzles are making by die cutting press machine.

We pick up the images from painters, photographers, illustrators, licencors and a lots of artists worldwide. So I can not say that we are specialize of something however we always try to keep a wide range available! JJ: What kind of images does Anatolian specialize in? JJ: How many new puzzles does Anatolian make in a year and when do you release them?īilge: We selected 72 new images last year and and decided to have 42 images for the next year (2015). The all new images usually set up in October or a little earlier. JJ: Do you like to do jigsaw puzzles yourself? If so, what kind do you enjoy working?īilge: Actually, I like to do it by myself especially a some images from photographers JJ: Are jigsaw puzzles popular in your home country?īilge: In fact, Anatolian puzzles are quite popular in Turkey and a lots of puzzle fanatics buying from stores. I try to develop and execute international business strategies as well.Ībove: “Bygone Summer” by Josephine Wall, 1000 pieces JJ: In what way are you involved in the making of Anatolian puzzles?īilge: I have a responsibility and build relationships with worldwide customers at all levels. We carry a wide range of designs are available from artists, licencors, photographers, illustrators, painters.etcīilge: In 2005, so we are now at 10 years. The factory located in Ankara which is the capital of Turkey. JJ: Where are Anatolian puzzles designed and manufactured?īilge: Anatolian puzzles are %100 made in Turkey. JJ: Hello, Bilge! Can you please introduce yourself?īilge: Hello Jane, My name is Bilge and I am well qualified for international trade and working as an Export Manager at Perre Group / Anatolian Puzzle.

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