{"product_id":"602-begb-18-ろくろ木工伝統工芸士-美栄-びえい-製作-欅-けやき-碁笥-立型-特大-36号-gkkyr-mr36-512-02f","title":"602-BEGB-18 Traditional craftsman Biei made Keyaki\/Zelkova Tall shape Go Bowls Extra Large for size 30 - 36 Go stones GKKYR-MR36-512-02F","description":"This is a pair of extra-large Keyaki (Japanese zelkova) Go bowls – Tall shape, crafted by Traditional Craftsman Biei, designed for Go stones up to size 36.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThese beautiful bowls are created using lathe woodcraft techniques refined through over 50 years of experience.\u003cbr\u003e\nMade from the distinguished hardwood Keyaki, renowned for its bold grain and commanding presence, these bowls have a dignified and substantial character.\u003cbr\u003e\nKeyaki is one of Japan’s most representative hardwoods and has long been used in shrines and temples, high-end furniture, and even taiko drum bodies due to its strength and durability.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe shape of these bowls is not the standard “Yasui-style,” but rather a distinctive Tall shape characterized by its cylindrical form.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Tall shape is rarely seen on the market, making it a particularly uncommon design.\u003cbr\u003e\nWith its sharp silhouette and wide opening, it offers a different impression from the bamboo-node-inspired “Honinbo-style.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCombining practicality with decorative appeal, these Keyaki Tall-shape Go bowls are suitable not only for daily play but also as a refined gift.\u003cbr\u003e\nA distinctive and elegant piece worthy of appreciation.\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 36.\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 Keyaki\/Zelkova 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\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/GKKYH-MR36-512-01F-sozai.jpg?v=1771553915\" alt=\"Keyaki flat style size 36\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nKeyaki wood is hard and resilient, offering excellent durability and making it well suited for everyday play.\u003cbr\u003e\nIts greatest appeal lies in its expressive grain patterns.\u003cbr\u003e\nAs a ring-porous wood with clearly defined growth rings, it displays bold and dynamic figuring, and may occasionally show distinctive patterns such as bird’s-eye or wave-like grain, creating a truly one-of-a-kind appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen polished, the wood develops a natural luster that adds elegance within its calm presence, giving it a strong visual impact on the board.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe color ranges from bright yellow-brown to reddish-brown, gradually deepening and gaining richer luster with continued use.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe evolving character brought by aging is one of the unique pleasures of keyaki wood.\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 class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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