Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nigaki [Picrasma Wood] Go Bowls, "Hon-in-bo gata" Shape for size 30 - 35 Go stones GKNGH-NS35-602-01
Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nigaki [Picrasma Wood] Go Bowls, "Hon-in-bo gata" Shape for size 30 - 35 Go stones GKNGH-NS35-602-01
Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nigaki [Picrasma Wood] Go Bowls, "Hon-in-bo gata" Shape for size 30 - 35 Go stones GKNGH-NS35-602-01
Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nigaki [Picrasma Wood] Go Bowls, "Hon-in-bo gata" Shape for size 30 - 35 Go stones GKNGH-NS35-602-01
Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nigaki [Picrasma Wood] Go Bowls, "Hon-in-bo gata" Shape for size 30 - 35 Go stones GKNGH-NS35-602-01
Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nigaki [Picrasma Wood] Go Bowls, "Hon-in-bo gata" Shape for size 30 - 35 Go stones GKNGH-NS35-602-01
Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nigaki [Picrasma Wood] Go Bowls, "Hon-in-bo gata" Shape for size 30 - 35 Go stones GKNGH-NS35-602-01
Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nigaki [Picrasma Wood] Go Bowls, "Hon-in-bo gata" Shape for size 30 - 35 Go stones GKNGH-NS35-602-01
Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nigaki [Picrasma Wood] Go Bowls, "Hon-in-bo gata" Shape for size 30 - 35 Go stones GKNGH-NS35-602-01 Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nigaki [Picrasma Wood] Go Bowls, "Hon-in-bo gata" Shape for size 30 - 35 Go stones GKNGH-NS35-602-01 Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nigaki [Picrasma Wood] Go Bowls, "Hon-in-bo gata" Shape for size 30 - 35 Go stones GKNGH-NS35-602-01 Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nigaki [Picrasma Wood] Go Bowls, "Hon-in-bo gata" Shape for size 30 - 35 Go stones GKNGH-NS35-602-01 Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nigaki [Picrasma Wood] Go Bowls, "Hon-in-bo gata" Shape for size 30 - 35 Go stones GKNGH-NS35-602-01 Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nigaki [Picrasma Wood] Go Bowls, "Hon-in-bo gata" Shape for size 30 - 35 Go stones GKNGH-NS35-602-01 Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nigaki [Picrasma Wood] Go Bowls, "Hon-in-bo gata" Shape for size 30 - 35 Go stones GKNGH-NS35-602-01 Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nigaki [Picrasma Wood] Go Bowls, "Hon-in-bo gata" Shape for size 30 - 35 Go stones GKNGH-NS35-602-01 Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nigaki [Picrasma Wood] Go Bowls, "Hon-in-bo gata" Shape for size 30 - 35 Go stones GKNGH-NS35-602-01 Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nigaki [Picrasma Wood] Go Bowls, "Hon-in-bo gata" Shape for size 30 - 35 Go stones GKNGH-NS35-602-01

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Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nigaki [Picrasma Wood] Go Bowls, "Hon-in-bo gata" Shape for size 30 - 35 Go stones GKNGH-NS35-602-01

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These are Honinbo-style Go bowls made from Nigaki wood (Picrasma Wood), crafted by Traditional Craftsman Takashi Nishikawa.

These Go bowls are made from Nigaki wood, a rare material for Go bowls.
Go bowls made from Nigaki wood are extremely uncommon and rarely found on the market.
Rather than the commonly seen round “Yasui-style,” these bowls are in the “Honinbo-style,” modeled after the nodes of bamboo.
*Only one set available.
These are beautiful Go bowls with almost no noticeable imperfections.
*Please check the images for details.
*They can hold Go stones up to size 35.

Comes with a certificate by Miyazaki Prefecture Traditional Craftsman Takashi Nishikawa.
The bowls bear the branded mark of Miyazaki Prefecture Traditional Craftsman No.115, Takashi Nishikawa.

nishikawa *You can watch a video showing Traditional Craftsman Takashi Nishikawa making Go bowls. Please take a look.
*The video can be found in the image gallery.

Today's round-shaped Go bowl is called 'Yasui type'.
But until Yasui type emerged, this "Hon-in-bo" shape was more popular and mainstream for a long time of Japanese history.
本因坊型 The "Hon-in-bo gata" shape Go bowl looks like bamboo as you see from the photo image.
Yasui-shaped Go bowls are popular in general, but "Hon-in-bo gata" shape is loved by serious players and collectors who are fascinated by its traditional technique and its unique character.

These Go bowls are made from Nigaki wood (Picrasma Wood), a rare material for Go bowls.
Go bowls made from Nigaki wood are extremely uncommon and rarely found on the market.
They feature a beautiful bright reddish-yellow wood surface with clearly defined grain patterns.
Rather than the commonly seen round “Yasui-style,” these bowls are in the “Honinbo-style,” modeled after the nodes of bamboo.
*Only one set available.

These are beautiful Go bowls with almost no noticeable imperfections.
*Please check the images for details.
*They can hold Go stones up to size 35.

Comes with a certificate by Miyazaki Prefecture Traditional Craftsman Takashi Nishikawa.
The bowls bear the branded mark of Miyazaki Prefecture Traditional Craftsman No.115, Takashi Nishikawa.
"Nigaki" Material Characteristics
Bitterwood has a red to pale yellow color and a distinct wood grain.
It is a lightweight yet firm wood.

Uses of "Nigaki"
Decoctions are made by this boiling dried wood shavings or dried leaves in hot water.
Because of its light weight and hardness, it is also used as a dye and in woodwork and marquetry.
Of course, it is also made in very small numbers for Go Bowls.

Origin of the name "Nigaki"
The name "Nigaki(the literal translation is "bitter tree")" comes from the strong bitter taste of its branches and leaves.
The dried bark is decocted and used as a bitter-tasting stomachic.
The tree is also called "kuboku," from the crude drug name "kuboku".

  • Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nigaki [Picrasma Wood] Go Bowls, "Hon-in-bo gata" Shape for size 30 - 35 Go stones
    Product No.：GKNGH-NS35-602-01
    *Only one piece available.

    *For size 30 - 35 Go stones
    Weight：About 670 g
    In a paper box.
    A written certificate of his artwork is enclosed in a box.
    A branding iron seal that proves that this is the artwork of Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA (Registration No. 115).
  • 1,000 JPY flat rate shipping within Japan, free shipping for purchases totaling 20,000 JPY or more.
    Please bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.
You may find small knots, burrs, rolled-in bark as all these products are made of natural trees.
There may be some small flaw or scratch, dent, chipping.

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