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Wood craftsman Mr. Kawashita made Yakusugi Go Bowls with Komyo Wood Grain for ~Size 36 Go Stones JAC-YBK-502-GK36-01

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These Go bowls are wood craftsman Mr. Kawashita made Yakusugi Go Bowls with Komyo Wood Grain for ~36 Size Go Stones.
These Go bowls can hold Go stones up to size 36.

These Go bowls are crafted from Yakusugi (Yakushima cedar) wood, estimated to be approximately 1,500 years old.
It features a rare and exquisite grain pattern known as "Komyo-moku", characterized by shimmering, undulating patterns that follow the natural wood grain.
The intricate and complex grain, the radiant "Komyo-moku" pattern, and the distinct reddish-brown hue unique to Yakusugi come together in harmony, creating truly beautiful Go bowls.

Yakusugi, a type of Japanese cedar from Yakushima Island, is an exceptionally rare and highly valuable wood.
Since Yakushima was designated as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, the logging of Yakusugi has been strictly prohibited, making it extremely difficult to obtain new material.
Its intricate and delicate grain possesses an elegant beauty that never ceases to captivate, attracting dedicated Yakusugi collectors from around the world.
Yakusugi is widely known as a premium material for tables and fine furnishings.
Due to its natural beauty and rarity, it is also highly valued as a material for Go bowls.


This is the only piece available.
Please check the photo images.

These Go bowls are beautifully crafted with almost no flaws.
Both the lid and the bowl are made slightly thicker to highlight the natural beauty of the Yakusugi wood.
The bottom features a branded stamp with the name "Yukinori Kawashita", certifying his craftsmanship.
*Please check the photo images.
*These Go bowls can hold Go stones up to size 36.
Yakusugi (Yakushima cedar) contains a high amount of natural oils and may release resin, so please avoid leaving Go stones in the Go bowls for extended periods.
Wood craftsman Mr. Yukinori Kawashita
1958 : Born in Kagoshima Prefecture
1998 : Began holding solo exhibitions at department stores nationwide
2000 : Received the Miyazaki Prefectural Governor’s Award for Outstanding Skilled Workers
2001 : Won the Newcomer’s Award at the 44th Shinkyo Art Exhibition
Selected for the Shinkyo Art Exhibition seven times

  • Wood craftsman Mr. Kawashita made Yakusugi Go Bowls with Komyo Wood Grain for ~36 Size Go Stones
    Product No : JAC-YBK-502-GK36-01
    This is the only piece available.
    Compatible Go Stones : Up to Size 36
    Size : External Dimensions / Height about 120 mm × Diameter about 160 mm
    Weight : about 1.3 kg
    Includes a Paper Box
  • 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.

Only 1 piece in stock!

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