{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-wagashi-molds","title":"Vintage Japanese Wagashi Molds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eBeautiful vintage Japanese wooden confectionery molds once used to shape \u003cem data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"269\"\u003ewagashi\u003c\/em\u003e—traditional sweets served during tea ceremonies and seasonal celebrations. Each cavity is hand-carved, featuring motifs such as seashells and folkloric faces, classic symbols in Japanese dessert design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eThese molds were traditionally used to press sugar, rice flour, or bean-paste mixtures into decorative shapes for festivals or daily tea service. Their smooth wear and patina come from years of use, giving each piece a warm, tactile character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eHand-carved from solid wood, these molds show gentle wear and patina consistent with age, adding to their character and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eThese most likely date from the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eAll vintage items are final sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moth","offers":[{"title":"A","offer_id":48978341822772,"sku":"VINT-WAGASHI-FACE","price":115.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"B","offer_id":48978341855540,"sku":"VINT-WAGASHI-SHELL","price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1296\/8697\/files\/moth_12.12.25-42.jpg?v=1770696896","url":"https:\/\/mothchicago.com\/en-nz\/products\/vintage-japanese-wagashi-molds","provider":"Moth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}