Set of Three Peranakan Nyonya Wooden Cookie Molds with Oriental Motifs – Rustic Kitchen Wall Decor

Set of Three Peranakan Nyonya Wooden Cookie Molds with Oriental Motifs – Rustic Kitchen Wall Decor

  • Three wooden cookie molds with engraved designs on a white background
  • Vintage wooden cookie mold with aged texture and patina on a white background
  • Close-up detail of a wooden mold with aged texture on a white background
  • Long wooden cookie mold with a worn surface on a white background
  • Wooden mold with carvings on a white background
  • Wooden mold with a fish and a woman design on a white background
  • Wooden cookie mold with rabbit and cat designs on a white background
  • Double-sided cookie mold with different design on a white background
  • Wooden cookie mold with rabbit and cat carvings on a white background
  • Wooden mold with two fish design on a white background
  • Wooden cookie mold with a handle on a white background
  • Wooden mold with two fishes design on a white background
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$122.00 USD
$122.00 USD
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Product Description

About the Cookie Molds

A genuine 3-piece set of vintage wooden cookie molds used historically in Peranakan (Straits Chinese) Nyonya kitchens to press traditional festive cookies for Lunar New Year and tea-time gatherings. Each mold features hand-carved motifs.

Unlike vintage style decor reproductions, this is an authentic, used antique with genuine signs of use, indentations, and patina from real baking history. It offers a one-of-a-kind story that new decor simply can't replicate.

This Item is Perfect For:

  • Collectors of Peranakan/Nyonya cultural artifacts
  • Rustic, eclectic, or vintage kitchen and dining wall displays
  • Lunar New Year seasonal decor that carries genuine heritage meaning
  • Gift-givers seeking a unique, conversation-starting piece 

Care Tips

Dust with a dry soft cloth or delicate soft brush. Avoid water or oil exposure to preserve the wood's natural patina.



Dimensions

  • Long Mold (Bottom) = 16.1″ ×  1.8″ × 0.8″ (41 × 4,5 × 2 cm)
  • Two Fishes Mold (Center)= 9.7" × 2.2" × 0.9" (25 × 5,5 × 2,3 cm) 
    Double Sided Rabbit/Cat Mold (Right)= 10.4" × 2.1"  × 0.6" (41 × 4,5 × 2 cm)

Features

  • Origin: Peranakan Nyonya household, Southeast Asia
  • Condition: Genuine vintage with visible wood grain, age indentations, and natural patina 
  • Hand-carved by traditional artisans, each motif holds cultural symbolism
  • Two-sided rabbit/cat mold doubles as two display designs in one piece
  • Naturally aged wood texture adds authentic rustic character
  • Lightweight enough for wall-mounting with basic picture hooks or nails

Material

Wood

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Peranakan (also called Straits Chinese) culture is a unique hybrid heritage born from the intermarriage of Chinese migrants and local Malay communities in Southeast Asia — particularly in Singapore, Penang, and Malacca.
    Nyonya refers to the women of this community, who were renowned for their extraordinary culinary artistry. Their cookie molds — called "acuan kuih" in Malay — were traditionally hand-carved and used to press cookies for Lunar New Year, weddings, and festive tea ceremonies.
  • Each carved motif carries layered symbolic meaning rooted in Chinese and Peranakan tradition:
    • Two Swimming Fish — A universal symbol of prosperity, abundance, and marital harmony in Chinese culture. Fish (yú, 鱼) sounds like "surplus" in Mandarin, making it one of the most auspicious Lunar New Year symbols.
    • Rabbit — Represents good luck, longevity, and gentleness. In the Chinese zodiac, the rabbit is associated with peace and fortune.
    • Cat — In Southeast Asian folk tradition, cats are associated with good luck and protection of the home.
  • Yes. The largest mold is 16.1 inches long but only 1.8 inches wide, making the entire set ideal for display on narrow wall spaces or shelves.