Japan has a rich tradition of food carving called mukimono. If you’ve ever eaten at a fancy restaurant in Japan you might have found a carrot carved into a bunny, garnishing your plate. But in the hands of Japanese artist Gaku, the art of fruit and vegetable carving is elevated to a new realm of edible creations.
One constraint to carving fruits and vegetables is that sometimes you must work fast. The moment a peel is removed, oxidization will start to discolor your artwork. So, depending on the variety, Gaku’s carvings are probably created within several minutes. Armed with a tool similar to an x-acto knife and a fruit or vegetable from the grocery store, Gaku carves intricate patterns that are often inspired by traditional Japanese motifs.
Gaku points out that the banana is great fruit to practice with because it’s cheap and easy to carve. When asked what he does with all his creations after he’s done, his reply is simple: i eat them. “Except for the banana peel.”
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Some food presentation ideas to WOW your guests at the next party 😃
Extremely lovely. This is almost unbelievable. —- Suzanne
These are incredible!
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Take a minute to look through these photos of fruit that’s been carved by a Japanese artist–you won’t believe how gorgeous they are.
What a great share!
enjoy! 🙂
Wow 👍