Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Typewriter Key Stamps at Etsy.com



We were lucky to come across a case of these "katsuji" (Japanese typewriter "keys"). There are over 2300 of these. They are vintage but have never been used. These would have been the extras in case the ones in the machine broke. Please look at the last picture to see what an old Japanese typewriter looked like. There were at least 2000 keys so needless to say, this was only used in businesses.They are from the "昭和" "showa period" . The "showa" period is from 1926-1989 but these are at least 30 years old as Japanese stopped using them once the word processor was invented.This would be perfect for using as a stamp with ink or for stamping clay etc.It measures 2.3 cm long (long enough to be able to get a nice grip) and 5mm wide. The Chinese character itself is about 5mm wide....so please note how tiny it is. It is made of metal.

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Our Etsy Shops

For handmade & cute food rings http://souzoucreations.etsy.com

For Japanese vintage goods http://vintagefromjapan.etsy.com

For Japanese stickers, fabric, and more http://fromjapanwithlove.etsy.com

For wholesale prices on cabochons, clay canes and morehttp://decosweets.etsy.com


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

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Kashigata Japanese Wooden Mold Sugar Cake Mold Cookie Mold at Etsy.com




This is a vintage mold called "kashigata". This is a beautiful Japanese vintage wooden sweets mold, sugar cake mold or cookie mold . It is a plum blossom - flower design. Kashigata was also used in the making of wagashi (nama-gashi or freshly made cake and hi-gashi or dried confectionery) for tea ceremonies.

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


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.


The shape is that of a "kamon" which means a family crest (which crest we don't know). There are no set rules in the design of a kamon. It most commonly consists of a roundel encircling a figure of plant, animal, man-made, natural or celestial objects, all abstracted to various degrees. Religious symbols, geometric shapes and kanji were commonly used as well. These symbols are often found in logos of stores (which help to identify what they sell), sushi restaurants, and on packages of food to lend an air of elegance. Senbei (Japanese crackers) and other traditional Japanese sweets may also use one.

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



It measures about 18 cm long x 9 cm wide x 4.3 cm tall. 

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Our Etsy Stores:

Supplies FromJapanWithLove.etsy.com
Deco Sweet Supplies DecoSweets.etsy.com
Food Rings SouZouCreations.etsy.com
Vintage VintageFromJapan.etsy.com


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

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Beautiful Japanese Stencils at Etsy.com



Beautiful Japanese Stencils at Etsy.com
https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageFromJapan?section_id=6263764

This was an amazing find. This is from the "昭和" "showa period" . The "showa" period is from 1926-1989. This is called "型紙" or "katagami".

Katagami are made of multiple layers of thin mulberry paper which are bonded with a glue extracted from persimmon, which makes a strong flexible brown coloured paper.

This katagami was used for "katazome" which is the method of dyeing fabrics (kimonos) using a stencil and a resist paste. The resist paste was made with rice flour and when dyed, the dye didn't adhere to the areas covered with the paste. It was an inexpensive way to make all-over patterns similar to a woven cloth.

Cherry Blossoms Stickers



Cherry Blossoms Stickers
https://www.etsy.com/shop/fromjapanwithlove 

This is a beautiful sheet of Japanese cherry blossom stickers.

These would be perfect for scrapbooking, card making or any project you can think of!


Our Etsy Shops

For handmade food and Japanese style rings http://souzoucreations.etsy.com

For Japanese vintage goods http://vintagefromjapan.etsy.com

For Japanese stickers, fabric, and more http://fromjapanwithlove.etsy.com

For cute baking supplies thekawaiikitchen.etsy.com


Typewriter Key Stamps at Etsy.com



Typewriter Key Stamps at Etsy.com
https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageFromJapan?section_id=6452953

We were lucky to come across a case of these "katsuji" (Japanese typewriter "keys"). There are over 2300 of these. They are vintage but have never been used. These would have been the extras in case the ones in the machine broke. Please look at the last picture to see what an old Japanese typewriter looked like. There were at least 2000 keys so needless to say, this was only used in businesses.

They are from the "昭和" "showa period" . The "showa" period is from 1926-1989 but these are at least 30 years old as Japanese stopped using them once the word processor was invented.

This would be perfect for using as a stamp with ink or for stamping clay etc.

This stamp is the Kanji (Chinese character) for "蓬" "yomogi" = "Mugwort".

It measures 2.3 cm long (long enough to be able to get a nice grip) and 5mm wide. The Chinese character itself is about 5mm wide....so please note how tiny it is. It is made of metal.

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Christmas Cards (Mini Santa & Geisha Girls etc) in Japan at eBay.com





This is really beautiful and unique Christmas Cards at eBay.com! This is called Mini Santa Christmas Cards in Japan. There are mini Santa Claus and Geisha Girls or Sumo Wrestlers etc. 

On the front of the card it says " Season's greetings" and on the inside it says "The season's best wishes and a happy new year.". Not only does the card sparkle with gold but it is embossed-the pictures don't do it justice!









New Year Stickers 2014 Year Of Horse, Cherry Blossoms and New Year Goods in Japan at Etsy.com




These are really beautiful Japanese stickers! Next year is the year of the horse according to the Chinese Zodiac.There are also beautiful cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, bamboo tree and other new year goods in Japan.

New Year Stickers in Japan 2014 at Etsy.com

Christmas Sale on Jewelry Store at Etsy.com




Christmas Sale on Jewelry Store at Etsy.com 
https://www.etsy.com/shop/SouZouCreations

We start Christmas Sale at Jewelry Store SouZouCreations (twittter : @souzoucreations


  

Thursday, October 10, 2013



This is a fabulous! This is a hand carved wood stamp. This is a mountain. It is Perfect For Clay Or Food.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/157161456/mountain-stamp-vintage-stamp-hand-carved




This stamp was made to be used in making "wagashi" (Japanese sweets) and other sweets. It could still be used for food items or it could be used with clay and other soft materials.


***** This will not work with ink or stamp pads etc.

If you choose to use it with food, please wash carefully.


The stamp image is 2.8cm x 1.5cm and is 6.2cm tall.

It is vintage and therefore, not perfect. Please look at the pictures carefully.

This vintage wood stamp is from the "昭和" "showa period" . The "showa" period is from 1926-1989 but these are at least 20 years old.


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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

We will combine shipping if you buy from any of our stores.
This is a set of miniature sweets over 130. There are cookies, chocolate leaves and roses, candy sticks, ice cream, pink chocolate, whipped cream, candles and more.



https://www.etsy.com/listing/158670577/wholesale-cute-japanese-miniatures

The box is included.

They measure 6 mm ~ 1.2 cm long.

These are good for making handmade jewelry, accessory, strap, key holder and etc.

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Please check my stores:

FromJapanWithLove.etsy.com for fabulous supplies

SouZouCreations.etsy.com for fabulous handmade items

VintageFromJapan.etsy.com for fabulous vintage items




We will combine shipping if you buy from any of our stores shes and more

Sushi is a finger food

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Kawaii Cabochons, Charms and Miniatures BIG SETS On Etsy


These are soooo cute embellishments! We put up some pics on our flickr page of another set and had so many comments and flickr mail about the set that we decided to sell this one as is rather than break it up.
There are cute cabochons and charms such as cakes, bows, hearts, butterflies, shoes, flowers etc. So kawaii!!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/DecoSweets

Hannari Tofu





Hannari Tofu products are characterized by being soft like tofu - for example, cushions and plush toys. http://www.from-japan-with-love.com/hannaritofu.html

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Kawaii Cute Sticker Flakes @eBay from Japan


Kawaii Cute Sticker Flakes @eBay from Japan - New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item (including handmade items). http://stores.ebay.com/Sakura-And-Sushi/Stickers-/_i.html?_fsub=4134210011&_sid=271476931&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

Japanese Wood Stamps @Etsy from Japan


These Japanese wood stamps are fabulous! http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageFromJapan?section_id=6167912 These are hand carved wood stamps.


These stamps are made to be used in making "wagashi" (Japanese sweets) and other sweets. It could still be used for food items or it could be used with clay and other soft materials.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Japanese Earrings Plum Blossoms Flowers


These are soooo beautiful! These Tibetan silver plum blossoms hang from silver plated earwires.

These earrings measure about 2.2 cm wide and about 3.2 cm long (from the top of the of the earwire to the bottom).


SouZouCreations' products are made with attention to detail, creativity and long lasting dependability.

Bento Lunch Box Accessory Bento Food Cups with Lids Chicken Cow Pig

 

These are so cute! They are perfect for adding a few little side dishes to your child's lunch.

They range in size from 3.1 cm wide to 4.5 cm wide. They hold from 4cc to 19 cc.

The safe temperature range is -20 ~ 70 degrees Celsius. I would not use these in the mic Please wash by hand.


Monday, January 28, 2013

Vintage Japanese Stencil Family Crest Kamon Stencil F37 by VintageFromJapan

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Vintage Japanese Stencil Family Crest Kamon Stencil F37 by VintageFromJapan http://www.etsy.com/listing/121597924/vintage-japanese-stencil-family-crest

Japanese Fabric Cute Cats Plum Blossoms Half by FromJapanWithLove

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Japanese Fabric Cute Cats Plum Blossoms Half by FromJapanWithLove http://www.etsy.com/listing/121801850/japanese-fabric-cute-cats-plum-blossoms

Japanese Ring Yuzen Washi Chiyogami Paper by SouZouCreations

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Japanese Ring Yuzen Washi Chiyogami Paper Ring Domed Glass Flowers http://www.etsy.com/listing/110154631/japanese-ring-yuzen-washi-chiyogami

Sanrio Hello Kitty Bento Lunch Mayonnaise Sauce Cups

This is a cute set of Hello Kitty mayonnaise sauce cups for carrying mayonnaise, ketchup and sauce at bento box lunch. http://www.from-japan-with-love.com/sanrio-hello-kitty-bento-lunch-mayonnaise... 2 spoil bottles and sauce cups. These mayo cups are by Sanrio.

2 mayonnaise / sauce cups and 2 spoil bottles in package

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Kashigata Japanese Sweets Mold Chrysanthemum by VintageFromJapan

This is a vintage mold called "kashigata". This is a beautiful Japanese vintage wood sweets mold. https://www.etsy.com/listing/98926138/vintage-japanese-kashigata-mold

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.

It measures 20.3 cm long x 11.8 cm wide x 4.5cm tall. Inside it measures 13.8 cm x 10 cm .

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