Go bowls craftsman "懐志 / Kai-shi" made "二色 / Ni-shiki (Zelkova + "Tagayasan" [Ironwood] / Two-tone color combination)" Go bowls for Go stones Size 35

Long-established business founded in Kansei Era (around 1790)
"Kai-shi (懐志)", a long-established woodworking company, was founded in the Kansei era (around 1790).
When the company was first established, it made trays, wooden plates, and other tableware, but later, when it was commissioned to make Go bowls, it became a woodworking company specializing in Go bowls.
The word "Kai-shi (懐志)" expresses their desire to "never forget the techniques handed down from generation to generation and our sincere efforts to make Go bowls, and to carve our thoughts into our own bosom with high aspirations."
Currently, the fourth generation of the family, who has devoted 65 years of his life to making Go bowls, is devoting himself to making Go bowls every day.

The essence of "Kai-shi (懐志)" 4th generation's Go bowls making is to maximize the beauty of the material, wood, and to create Go bowls that combine practicality and artistry.
Facing each material one by one and checking the feel of it in their fingertips and palms, they transform the wood into a Go bowls.
And the proof of this is the engraving of "Kai-shi (懐志)" on the bottom of the Go bowls.

All the tools for making Go bowls are handmade.
All necessary tools are customize.
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You can watch a video of Making Go bowls by wood craftsman "Kai-shi（懐志）".
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The video is available in the image list.

This Go bowl combines the bright wood tone of "Zelkova / Keyaki" with the dark brown color of "Tagayasan" [Ironwood]".
Two-color Go bowls combining materials of different wood colors are very rare and rarely found on the market.
Unlike Go bowls that are carved from a single material, "二色 / Ni-shiki (Two-color combination) Go bowls" are made from a combination of materials and then finished into a Go bowls.
*The bottom is stamped with the artisan’s mark, "懐志 / Kaishi".

The Beauty and Strength of Keyaki, Japan's Iconic Timber
Keyaki has long been widely used in architecture, furniture, and crafts as one of Japan's most iconic timbers.
Due to its exceptional strength, beautiful grain, and durability, it is often used in the construction of temples, shrines, and luxury furniture, and is sometimes referred to as the "king of wood".
The natural texture and strength of Keyaki give products a sense of luxury and elegance.

A Rare and Distinguished Wood Known for Its Hardness and Heft : "Tagayasan" [Ironwood]"
Tagayasan (ironwood) is renowned for being an exceptionally hard and heavy wood, characterized by its unique color and beautiful grain.
As the name suggests, it is known for being as hard as steel, and is often used in furniture, crafts, and Buddhist altars where durability and wear resistance are required.
Additionally, its weight and refined texture have earned it a reputation as a high-end luxury wood.

Go bowls craftsman "懐志 / Kai-shi" made "二色 / Ni-shiki (Zelkova + Tagayasan [Ironwood] / Two-tone color combination)" Go bowls
Applicable Go stones size : Extra large / about Size 30 to 35
*It can hold up to size 36 stones, but size 35 is the perfect fit.
Size : Diameter 135 mm × Height about 110mm
Weight : about 0.8kg

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