Hyōtan Cutting Dies 3-piece Set
季節の抜き型 瓢箪
Three handcrafted cutting dies in the shape of hyoutan (gourd) – a Japanese summer vegetable.
These cutting dies by Kiya – a Japanese cutting tool company with over 200 years of history – are handcrafted by highly-skilled craftspeople as part of a series inspired by Japan’s four seasons. Made from stainless steel, they are designed to be strong, sturdy and long-lasting. These dies are crafted in the shape of hyoutan (gourd) – a popular summer vegetable in Japan.
Size: L1.8~2.7 cm x W1.3~2.3 cm H4.5 cm
Chūbu
The central Chūbu region is predominantly mountainous, home to the rugged Japan Alps with coasts on both the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean. The region's history has been shaped by its strategic position between the great cities of Kyoto and Tokyo with Nagoya at its heart. Niigata lies to the north while Mt Fuji can be found in the south in Shizuoka Prefecture.
