Even the most sophisticated wagashi skills are built from the ground up. One side of this board acts as a movable base to create flat surface mid-air, while the other side with many carved lines can be used to imprint a textured surface on nerikiri, konashi alike. Parallel lines or contours pulls your sight, creating a sense of movement.
Material: Black walnut
Since natural wood is the material used, there may be scratches, dents, or discolouration depending on the position of the wood knots. Using of detergent with hard water also may deteriorate the material faster. We do not accept exchanges or returns on this product.
Size: 18cm x 9cm x 2cm
Wagashi -- traditional Japanese sweets -- capture seasonality and imagery of nature in their aesthetics. They are served before the bowl of matcha that concludes even the most elaborate kaiseki meal. The specialty wagashi tools Gusta sources are from reputable makers. They exhibit the craftsmanship that is respected also in wagashi making.
Gusta Supplies goes above and beyond to source specialty products for your gustatory enjoyment. Did you know? The stem "Gusta" is found in the word "gustation", which means the sense of taste. Gusta, as such, is literally the "root of taste". We know, shopping here, you must have a good taste!
Inventory Last Updated: Feb 17, 2025