We bought this cookie mold from 58-year-old master craftsman Phan Van Quang. One of the few traditional wood carvers left on Hanoi’s Hang Quat Street, Phan is determined to see the carving craft continue.
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Basa, or catfish, are some of the most popular fish in Vietnam. Mixed with turmeric, dill, shrimp paste and fish sauce they are used to create Hanoi’s famous Cha Ca dish. Here the basa shape is carved into a delicate cookie mold, ready to be pressed into celebratory Vietnamese moon cakes. This scaly mold is great for any kind of baking and the hook makes it perfect for hanging up in your kitchen as a piece of functional art.
We bought this cookie mold from 58-year-old master craftsman Phan Van Quang. One of the few traditional wood carvers left on Hanoi’s Hang Quat Street, Phan is determined to see the carving craft continue. He has ta... Read More
We bought this cookie mold from 58-year-old master craftsman Phan Van Quang. One of the few traditional wood carvers left on Hanoi’s Hang Quat Street, Phan is determined to see the carving craft continue. He has taught his two children the trade and has created a small cottage factory outside Hanoi where he teaches the age-old techniques to younger apprentices. Beyond his wood-working skills, he is also quite the philosopher, studying his customers faces and astrology charts to tell them the secrets of their health and fortune. Read Less
11" L x 3" H
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