{"product_id":"japanese-wood-carved-kashigata-mold-wagashi-inari-kg514","title":"Japanese Wooden Carved Kashigata Cake Mold Vtg Sweet Wagashi Inari Kg514","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Japanese Kashigata, Cake and Candy Mold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eJapanese \u003cem\u003ekashigata\u003c\/em\u003e are hand-carved wooden molds used to make \u003cem\u003ehigashi\u003c\/em\u003e since the Edo period. \u003cem\u003eHigashi\u003c\/em\u003e is a broad category of \u003cem\u003ewagashi\u003c\/em\u003e (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 \u003cem\u003ekashigata\u003c\/em\u003e molds and dried to create beautiful designs and shapes. Many of these sweets can be found in wagashi shops and grocery stores still today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis two-panel kashigata mold is carved with the design of a four \u003cem\u003ehoushu no tama\u003c\/em\u003e, a pear-like emblem with small flames, a common symbolic feature in inari shrines across Japan. This item is carried by fox spirits and said to grant wishes. This mold can be used to make sweets or as an eye-catching decorative item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 325 grams \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 525 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. dimensions: long x wide x thick cm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e[Item] 8 cm x 29 cm  x 3 cm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e[Design] 5 cm x 4.5 cm x 2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood condition considering its age. Dark marks and scratches. Chipped edge. Insect damage on edges. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping\u003c\/b\u003e: We ship worldwide by Japan Post.  Adding this item to your cart shows you the shipping prices and options.  We combine shipping, and if the cart does not give you a discount, we will refund any extra shipping paid in the case of overpayment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Us: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items.  We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen \u0026 Tableware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40225656569891,"sku":"kg514 kashigata","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Japanese-Wooden-Carved-Kashigata-Cake-Mold-Vtg-Sweet-Wagashi-Inari-Kg514.jpg?v=1704917767","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/en-au\/products\/japanese-wood-carved-kashigata-mold-wagashi-inari-kg514","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}