{"product_id":"ft123-soba-uchi-mingei-gangu-folk-toy-そば打ち","title":"FT123 - Soba-Uchi Mingei Gangu folk toy そば打ち","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vintage Japanese mechanical folk toy (民芸玩具, mingei gangu) known as そば打ち (soba-uchi) meaning “soba noodle making.” The toy features a wooden figure of a person in the act of rolling or cutting soba noodles, a beloved and culturally rich Japanese culinary craft. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the string at the back is pulled, the figure leans forward repeatedly in a rhythmic motion — mimicking the real-life action of cutting soba noodles on a slanted board using a soba kiri knife. This charming movement makes it both an interactive toy and a miniature homage to Japanese food culture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-carved natural wood with hand-painted details. The figure wears a white tenugui-style head wrap, often associated with traditional chefs or soba artisans. The slanted platform represents a soba cutting board, with a flat noodle sheet and knife. The calligraphy on the base reads: そば打ち = Soba-making and 民芸玩具 = Folk art toy. Soba (buckwheat noodles) is a deeply traditional food in Japan, especially eaten on New Year’s Eve as 年越しそば (toshikoshi soba) to symbolize long life and letting go of hardship. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 12 x 5 x 8 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53289537634635,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Untitled-1_0014_Layer319.jpg?v=1756734897","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/ft123-soba-uchi-mingei-gangu-folk-toy-%e3%81%9d%e3%81%b0%e6%89%93%e3%81%a1","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}