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Wood craftsman Mr. Kawashita made Yakusugi Go Bowls with Sasamoku figure for ~Size 34 Go Stones JAC-YBK-502-GK34-01

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These Go bowls are wood craftsman Mr. Kawashita made Yakusugi Go Bowls with Sasamoku figure (Wood grain resembling bamboo leaves) for ~Size 34 Go Stones.
These Go bowls can hold Go stones up to size 34.

These Go bowls are made from Yakusugi (Yakushima cedar) estimated to be approximately 1,500 years old.
It features a beautiful wood grain pattern known as "Sasamoku", characterized by fine, wavy lines.
True to its name, "Sasamoku" resembles overlapping bamboo leaves with its distinctive jagged pattern.
Yakusugi from Yakushima Island is an extremely rare and highly valuable wood.

Since Yakushima was designated as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, logging has been strictly prohibited, making it incredibly difficult to obtain new material.
The intricate and delicate grain patterns of Yakusugi possess an elegant beauty that never ceases to captivate.
In fact, there are dedicated Yakusugi collectors around the world.
While Yakusugi is widely recognized as a premium material for tables and fine furnishings, its exceptional beauty and rarity also make it highly prized for crafting 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 34.
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 Sasamoku figure for ~Size 34 Go Stones
    Product No : JAC-YBK-502-GK34-01
    This is the only piece available.
    Compatible Go Stones : Up to Size 34
    Size : External Dimensions / Height about 113 mm × Diameter about 160 mm
    Weight : about 0.7 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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