One of a Kind!
You’ll never look at a turtle the same way when you’ve learnt the legend of the Cu Rua, Great Grandfather Turtle. According to folklore, the giant turtle that swims around Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake is the same mythical creature that helped King Le Loi fend off the Chinese nearly six centuries ago. Whether the legend is true or not, we love the idea of bringing a little Vietnamese good luck into our kitchens.
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
13" L x 3" W
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