{"product_id":"602-begb-05-ろくろ木工伝統工芸士-美栄-びえい-製作-玄圃梨-けんぽなし-碁笥-超特大-42号-gkkp-mr42-512-01f","title":"602-BEGB-05 Traditional craftsman Biei made Kenponashi (Japanese ornamental hardwood) Go Bowls Super Extra Large for size 36 - 42 Go stones GKKP-MR42-512-01F","description":"This is a pair of super extra large Kenponashi Go bowls crafted by Traditional Craftsman Biei, designed for Go stones up to size 42.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThese beautiful bowls are created using lathe woodcraft techniques refined through over 50 years of experience.\u003cbr\u003e\nKenponashi is a Japanese pear-family hardwood long treasured as a fine wood, admired for its dignified, subdued color and dense, refined surface texture.\u003cbr\u003e\nIts elegant presence enhances the stately character of a Go board without appearing overly ornate.\u003cbr\u003e\nIts grain and tone resemble those of the well-known premium Honkuwa (true mulberry) Go bowls, though Kenponashi carries a slightly warmer reddish hue.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe wood is dense with moderate hardness, offering a smooth, moist feel in the hand.\u003cbr\u003e\nAs a turned piece, it finishes beautifully, and the rounded curves of the bowls display a refined natural luster.\u003cbr\u003e\nWith continued use, the color deepens and gradually matures into a calm amber tone.\u003cbr\u003e\nThese bowls allow you to appreciate the natural patterns shaped by nature, offering a quiet and timeless charm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*It is a beautiful pair of Go bowls with almost no visible flaws.\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please refer to the photos for details.\u003cbr\u003e\n*This Go Bowl is for Go stones up to size 42.\u003cbr\u003e\n*A copy of the Traditional Craftsman certification is included.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAbout Kenponashi (Japanese ornamental hardwood) Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\nKenponashi is a fine wood name referring to select material from the Japanese pear family (Rosaceae, genus Pyrus), known for its particularly dense structure and beautiful mottled figuring among Japanese pear woods.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt has long been used for turned objects and fine crafts, and has been valued for small decorative items, tea utensils, and ornamental components.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/GKKP-MR42-512-01F-sozai.jpg?v=1771474065\" alt=\"Genponashi size 42\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nKenponashi is a diffuse-porous wood, with vessels distributed evenly throughout, resulting in a very smooth surface texture.\u003cbr\u003e\nIts dense fiber structure produces a fine, refined finish with an elegant natural luster when turned on a lathe.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt offers an excellent balance of hardness and resilience, along with relatively good dimensional stability.\u003cbr\u003e\nWith its understated yet dignified presence, Kenponashi continues to be highly regarded as a premium craft material.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e\nAbout Traditional Craftsman Biei\n\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/maruyama-03.jpg?v=1771464441\" alt=\"Biei\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nTraditional Craftsman Biei was born in Gunma Prefecture into a family engaged in lathe-turned woodworking and has spent over 50 years studying and refining the techniques of lathe woodcraft.\u003cbr\u003e\nWorking daily with a wide variety of woods, he continues to produce high-quality Go bowls through skilled craftsmanship and careful attention to detail.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn recognition of his expertise in lathe woodcraft, he was certified as a “Traditional Craftsman” in 2000.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e Specification\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan 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