fromjapanwithlove’s posterous

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This is a vintage mold called "kashigata".

Often made of sakura (cherry wood) and seasoned for about 3 years before carving, kashigata were used to make dried confectionery made of rice flour and sugar called rakugan. Earliest records show that this practice dates back to the mid-17th century. These confections were used as offerings and snacks for celebratory occasions and even unfortunate events. For example when a person died, it was expensive to give flowers or fresh food so, people made these sweets in the form of flowers, fish etc. These items were then placed on the "butsudan" (family shrine found in the house) for the dead person.

Kashigata were also used in the making of wagashi (nama-gashi or freshly made cake and hi-gashi or dried confectionery) for tea ceremonies.

Common kashigata motifs in the Edo era - chrysanthemums, plum blossoms
Meiji Era - spread of western technology - balloons, planes
World War II - national pride heightened - cherry blossoms, battleships - used as gifts for departing troops, ceremonies and commemorative occasions

With the advent of refrigeration, fresh fish replaced rakugan motifs like the sea bream. Sadly today, making offerings for fortunate and unfortunate events is no longer a common practice. This in turn has lessened rakugan demand although they are still found in tea ceremonies and homes. The decrease in kashigata artisans today has made kashigata carving a dying craft making kashigata itself a sought-after collectible.

*You can use this mold as food mold to cook. Please clean thoroughly before using.

It measures 23.5 cm long x 9.8 cm wide x 3.8 cm tall. Inside it measures 17.3 cm long x 5.8 cm wide.

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Our Etsy Stores:

Supplies- FromJapanWithLove.etsy.com
Deco Sweet Supplies- DecoSweets.etsy.com
Handmade- SouZouCreations.etsy.com
Vintage- VintageFromJapan.etsy.com
Fabric- FabricFromJapan.etsy.com

We will combine shipping if you buy from any of our stores.

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Yeah!! One of Hannari Tofu Goods availavle on our yahoo store is featured on NEO magazine in UK.

This one is called "hannari tofu party series" - she is wearing green color bow and red party hat with candy on her head.

So kawaii!! You can purchase it here!! This is perfect for Christmas gift!!

http://www.from-japan-with-love.com/hannari-tofu-cell-phone-strap--party-tofu-yellow.html

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Hannari Tofu Cushion - Perfect for winter / Christmas gifts!!

http://www.from-japan-with-love.com/hatocu.html

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***************** 40% OFF 600+ ITEMS!! *******************************

Get 40% refund Now!!

The sale is from November 11th to December 31st 2009. Please pay as you normally would and we will refund the difference. The 40% is only for the items - NOT the shipping. Normal shipping discounts apply.

Due to Etsy's new rules for commercial supplies, we will not be able to sell certain items starting in January. So, rather than moving them all over to our website, we are selling them at 40% off!

The following items are 40% off:

** MEMO PADS
** LETTER SETS
** PENCILS
** ERASERS
** POST CARDS
** CLOTHES PINS
** CARDS (not Christmas cards)
** FILE FOLDERS

http://www.etsy.com/shop/fromjapanwithlove

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From Japan With Love offers Japanese kawaii & gorgeous fabric and fabric tape on etsy. If you are looking for interesting and rare fabric, please visit my shop!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/FromJapanWithLove?section_id=5177605

****************Shipping Policy****************************

As of May 31st, all orders over $100 will be automatically upgraded to EMS so there will be tracking and insurance. All EMS packages will be sent on Thurdays or Fridays. I will email you the tracking number after I send the package.

If you order 10-14 items, we will refund you 10% of the combined shipping total. If you order 15 or more items, I will give you 15% off the combined shipping total. Just pay as usual and I will refund you the difference.

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Please check my other stores:

SouZouCreations.etsy.com for fabulous handmade items
DecoSweets.etsy.com for Japanese sweet decorations, clays, molds, kits and books
VintageFromJapan.etsy.com for fabulous vintage items
TheKawaiiKitchen.etsy.com for cute baking/cooking tools/supplies(newest store)
www.from-japan-with-love.com for bento boxes, plushes and more

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Blog- http://from-japan-with-love.blogspot.com/

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SouZou Creations offers kawaii handmade sweets rings, earrings, Pins / tie-tac, magnets, button available only on etsy. SouZou is Creation Through Imagination.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SouZouCreations

Please check my other stores:

FromJapanWithLove.etsy.com for fabulous Japanese supplies
DecoSweets.etsy.com for Japanese sweet decorations, clays, molds, kits and books
VintageFromJapan.etsy.com for fabulous vintage items
TheKawaiiKitchen.etsy.com for cute baking/cooking tools/supplies (newest store)
www.from-japan-with-love.com for bento boxes, plushes and more

I am willing to combine orders from all of our etsy shops.

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This is really cute Christmas fabric! There are lots of little Cute chick wearing red santa hats on green color.

It measures 50 x 50 cm or 20 x 20 inches.

The edges are unfinished.It is cotton and linen mixed. These are precut.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27750568

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