The wooden egg or round pushing tool (丸押し器) is typically used to create a wide concave surface on wagashi, including nerikiri and konashi. The material Japanese elm, or keyaki, has an attractive colour, and is valued for making furniture or knife handles. It is often grown into bonsai or ornamental trees too. Beauties inside out.
Size: approx. 42mm x 55mm
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.
At Gusta Supplies, we endeavour to secure hard-to-source ingredients and tools so the community here can enjoy a tasteful selection. We are particular about the origin of these products in respect to its cultural and technological significance. We want you to use only the best we can afford to provide.
Inventory Last Updated: Jan 02, 2025
