Japanese Wooden Carved Kashigata Cake Mold Vtg Sweet Wagashi Banana Fruit Kg774

Vintage Japanese Kashigata, Cake and Candy MoldJapanese kashigata are hand-carved wooden molds used to make higashi since the Edo period. Higashi is a broad category of wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) and is a low-moisture treat made with soybean flour or rice flour, fine sugar, and other ingredients. These materials are packed tightly into kashigata molds and dried to create beautiful designs and shapes. Many of these sweets can still be found in wagashi shops and grocery stores.This two-panel kashigata mold is carved with three small bunches of bananas. This mold can be used to make sweets or as an eye-catching decorative item. Wood C1970 Item weight: 190 grams Packed weight: 400 grams Approx. dimensions: long x wide x thick cm [Item] 23.5 cm x 7 cm x 3 cm [Design] 6.5 cm x 5.5 cm x 1.5 cm Good condition considering its age. Some discolorations and dark marks/stains. Hairline cracks on top panel (does not affect design). Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos. We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan Shipping: Items will be shipped out via Japan Post Airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout. Please inquire about combined shipping. About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Vintage Japanese Kashigata, Cake and Candy Mold

Japanese kashigata are hand-carved wooden molds uséd to make higashi since the Edo period. Higashi is a broad category of wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) and is a low-moisture treat made with soybean flour or rice flour, fine sugar, and other ingredients. These materials are packed tightly into kashigata molds and dried to create beautiful designs and shapes. Many of these sweets can still be found in wagashi shops and grocery stores.

This two-panel kashigata mold is carved with three small bunches of bananas. This mold can be uséd to make sweets or as an eye-catching decorative item.

Shipping: Items will be shipped out via Japan Post Airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout. Please inquire about combined shipping.

About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions, please contact us.