Hinoki Wood Mold (5 holes)

Overview Details Shipping & Delivery Yamacoh Co.  Since 1972, Yamacoh Co. has sought to achieve unity between Japanese beauty and function. The Japanese word, youbi, translates to “functional beauty,” where the essential beauty of something is revealed through functional use.  Yamacoh woodenware products are made using Japanese woods such as Hinoki and Sawara (types of Japanese Cypress). The wood is known for its delicate lines and smooth surface. In the hands of skilled craftspeople, beauty and function come together.  Hinoki Wood Mold featuring Five Japanese Symbols This authentic Japanese rice shaping mold is part of traditional bento preparation and social gatherings. Perfectly designed for consistent rice shaping, making rice dishes in fun shapes and sizes is a way to liven up even simple dishes. These five shapes of the mold are Japanese traditional symbols. Here are the designs: Hyotan (ひょうたん, "Gourd"): The Hyotan or gourd is a symbol of protection and health. Its round