『2025 Christmas SALE』511-CSM-L03 Table Go Board with “Cherry Blossom Design and Raden (Mother-of-Pearl) Inlay” by Urushi Artist Mutsumi Oitate

Table Go Board with “Cherry Blossom Design and Raden (Mother-of-Pearl) Inlay” by Urushi Artist Mutsumi Oitate
Black lacquer has been applied to all four edges—the end grain and sides—of the board.
On two of the sides, delicate cherry blossom motifs in raden inlay are scattered across the surface, creating an exquisite decorative finish.
Each petal is painstakingly crafted by hand, and the entire raden work took approximately five months to complete.
This Tenchi-masa 2.3-Sun (71 mm thick) 1-piece table Go board is made from China grown Kaya wood.
Ichi-jo-saku (一如 作）means "made with Ichi-nyo spirit" is the proof of his work.
The lines of a board are marked using Tachi-mori, the skill of drawing lines using a Japanese sword. This traditional technique highlights the beauty of natural grain patterns and the texture of lacquered line is smooth and has also a nice feeling.
The works of Mr. Torayoshi YOSHIDA feature very thin markings lines, that create elegance and beauty.
*Please note that faint marks from masking tape used to protect the top surface during the raden work remain visible.
*There are also some urushi (lacquer) stains on the top surface.

Super Extra-Large Go Bowls with Mosaic Raden Inlay by Urushi Artist Mutsumi Oitate
The interior is finished with vermilion urushi, while the exterior is coated entirely in black lacquer.
The intricate mosaic design, composed of individually hand-cut and inlaid pieces, took approximately five months to complete.

The base Go bowls are made from zelkova (keyaki) wood, a highly regarded and popular material for premium Go bowls.
The interior is finished with a subdued, matte vermilion urushi lacquer.
Although it may be difficult to see in the photos, in addition to the mosaic pattern, there are also fine raden inlays resembling tiny stars.
*Please refer to the images for details.
*Each bowl can hold Go stones up to size 40.

*Detailed information on each product can be found at the links below.

Urushi(lacquer) Artist "Mutsumi Oitate"
Born in Kyoto Prefecture in 1982,
Mutsumi Oitate discovered the profound depth, versatility, and allure of urushi (Japanese lacquer) during her time at an art high school, which inspired her to pursue a career as a lacquer artist.
She began her professional artistic career in 2010.
Her work includes creating vessels and accessories that combine traditional techniques such as maki-e (gold and silver lacquer decoration), raden (mother-of-pearl inlay), and urushi painting. She has exhibited in various traditional craft and sencha (Japanese tea ceremony) art exhibitions.
She also engages in outreach activities, such as holding “kintsugi” (golden joinery) workshops, to introduce people to the beauty of urushi.

It is often said that in urushi (lacquer) art, “the only things it cannot coat are water and air,” reflecting its incredible versatility. While the process is labor-intensive, it allows for an endless range of expression depending on the artisan’s vision.
She strives to create lacquerware that brings warmth to daily life—pieces that stir the heart and gently bring a smile to one’s face when held in the hands.

Profile of Urushi(lacquer) Artist Mutsumi Oitate
Born in 1982 in Kyoto Prefecture
2000 – Graduated from the Department of Urushi Art, Kyoto City Doda Senior High School of Arts and Crafts
2002 – Graduated from the Department of Industrial Design, Takaoka Junior College
2004 – Completed the Advanced Course in the same department
2009 – Completed the Kyoto City Traditional Industry Technician Training Program, Urushi Specialization Course

Awards and Exhibitions
2009 – Participated in group exhibition “Urushi Kabure-ten” at Gallery Kyo
2012 – Uruoi Urushi Exhibition, President’s Award from the Chamber of Commerce
2013 – Uruoi Urushi Exhibition, Encouragement Award
2014 – Uruoi Urushi Exhibition, Kyoto Urushi Association Award
2014 – Selected for Japan Sencha Craft Exhibition
2015 – Selected for Geibun Kyo Exhibition
2015 – Japan Sencha Craft Exhibition, All Japan Senchado Federation Award
2016 – Uruoi Urushi Exhibition, Kyoto Mayor’s Award
2016 – Japan Sencha Craft Exhibition, Liberal Democratic Party President’s Award
2017–Present – Regular exhibitor at Japan Sencha Craft Exhibition
2018 – Japan Sencha Craft Exhibition, Japan Sencha Craft Association Award
2019 – Uruoi Urushi Exhibition, Kyoto Mayor’s Award
2022 – Selected for Japan Traditional Urushi Art Exhibition
2023 – Selected for Japan Traditional Craft Kinki Exhibition
2023 – Participated in Four-Person Sencha Craft Exhibition at Asahido
2024 – Selected for Japan Traditional Craft Kinki Exhibition
2024 – Japan Sencha Craft Exhibition, Kyoto Governor’s Award
2024 – Participated in Five-Person Sencha Craft Exhibition at Asahido
2024 – Selected for Japan Traditional Urushi Art Exhibition
2025 – Selected for Japan Traditional Craft Kinki Exhibition

• Table Go Board with “Cherry Blossom Design and Raden (Mother-of-Pearl) Inlay” and Super Extra-Large Go Bowls with Mosaic Raden Inlay set by Urushi Artist Mutsumi Oitate


• Table Go Board with “Cherry Blossom Design and Raden (Mother-of-Pearl) Inlay” by Urushi Artist Mutsumi Oitate
  Go Board：Board craftsman Mr.Torayoshi Yoshida made China grown Kaya Tenchi-masa 2.3-Sun (71 mm thick) 1-piece table Go board
  Product No.: No.77006
  Size：460 mm × 430 mm × 71 mm
  Weight：about 8.2 kg
  Including a certification
• Super Extra-Large Go Bowls with Mosaic Raden Inlay by Urushi Artist Mutsumi Oitate
  Go Bowls：Wood craftsman "Kai-shi (懐志)" made "Keyaki / Zelkova" Go bowls
  Product No.：RDGK-OT-40-506-01
  *Each bowl can hold Go stones up to size 40.


• 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.