{"product_id":"602-begb-20-ろくろ木工伝統工芸士-美栄-びえい-製作-本桑-ほんくわ-碁笥-超特大-42号-gkkw-mr42-512-01f","title":"602-BEGB-20 Traditional craftsman Biei made Honkuwa (Mountain mulberry) Go Bowls Super Extra Large for size 36 - 42 Go stones GKKW-MR42-512-01F","description":"This is a pair of super extra-large Honkuwa (Mountain mulberry) figured 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\nThey are made from Honkuwa, regarded as one of the finest premium woods for Go bowls, and feature striking natural figured grain.\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom within the rare hardwood Honkuwa, only sections displaying especially beautiful figuring have been carefully selected and crafted into this refined pair.\u003cbr\u003e\nHonkuwa is known for its dense, resilient structure and excellent durability.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe surface is smooth and pleasant to the touch, gaining deeper color and richer luster with continued use.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis particular piece uses rare sections where elegant figured patterns appear.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe delicate grain shifts in expression depending on the light, offering a beauty that can truly be described as nature’s art.\u003cbr\u003e\nOver time, the figuring becomes even more pronounced, allowing you to enjoy the pleasure of watching it mature with use.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe smooth curves of the turned form and the precise fit of the lids reflect the skill of an experienced craftsman.\u003cbr\u003e\nWith a satisfying weight and stable presence, these bowls are highly practical as well.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe beautiful natural figuring and the noble character unique to Honkuwa create a distinguished presence.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease enjoy this exceptional piece, designed to enrich your time at the Go board.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a filled hole on the base of one bowl and a crack inherent to the material on the inside of one bowl.\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\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 “Honkuwa” (True Mulberry) 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\/GKKWM-MR42-512-01F-moku.jpg?v=1771556302\" alt=\"Honkuwa figured grain size 42\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nHonkuwa (true mulberry) refers to Japanese-grown yamakuwa and has long been regarded as one of Japan’s finest traditional hardwoods.\u003cbr\u003e\nToday, securing high-quality material has become increasingly difficult, and it is treated as a rare and premium wood.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e■ Characteristics of Honkuwa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHonkuwa is dense, resilient, and highly stable, with minimal warping.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is not excessively hard, yet possesses ample strength and excellent workability, making it well suited for precision turned objects and fine crafts.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe growth rings are relatively fine, the pores are evenly distributed, and the surface texture is smooth.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen polished, it develops a natural luster and a refined finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e■ Color and Aging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen newly finished, it displays tones ranging from pale yellow-brown to bright golden hues.\u003cbr\u003e\nOver time, it gradually takes on a deeper reddish tint, maturing into a rich amber color.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis beautiful aging process is one of Honkuwa’s greatest charms, developing greater dignity and luster the longer it is used.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e■ Grain and Figuring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTypically, Honkuwa shows straight and well-ordered grain, but it may occasionally display beautiful figured patterns such as bird’s-eye, curly, or wave-like figure.\u003cbr\u003e\nSections with pronounced figure are especially rare and reveal a three-dimensional character depending on the angle of light.\u003cbr\u003e\nIts appeal lies in combining refined elegance with subtle brilliance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e■ Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is widely used for shogi pieces, piece boxes, Go bowls, high-end furniture, small boxes, and fine crafts—items that require precision and dignity.\u003cbr\u003e\nDue to its hardness and strength, it is also used for items requiring durability, such as walking sticks.\u003cbr\u003e\nValued for both its stability and graceful aging, Honkuwa is appreciated for its practicality as well as its beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\nIts elegant tone, developing luster, and rarity make Honkuwa one of Japan’s most distinguished hardwoods—  \na wood whose true value is appreciated more deeply with continued use.\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\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAbout “Moku” (Figured Grain)\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“Moku” (figured grain) refers to distinctive and decorative grain patterns that appear on the surface of wood.\u003cbr\u003e\nUnlike ordinary straight grain or annual ring patterns, figured grain is created by irregular structural changes that occur naturally during a tree’s growth, and is often described as nature’s own artwork.\u003cbr\u003e\nRepresentative types include tiger figure, blister figure, burl figure, and bird’s-eye figure—each displaying unique expressions such as stripe-like patterns, bubble-like textures, or complex formations created around burls.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/GKKWM-MR42-512-01F-moku.jpg?v=1771556302\" alt=\"Honkuwa figured grain size 42\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nFigured grain cannot be artificially reproduced. Because it results from natural and individual growth conditions, no two patterns are ever the same, allowing you to enjoy truly one-of-a-kind beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\nIts appearance changes depending on the angle of light, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality.\u003cbr\u003e\nDue to its rarity and beauty, figured wood has long been prized for high-end furniture, musical instruments, tea utensils, and fine crafts. In the world of Go and Shogi, it is also used for boards, bowls, and piece boxes, adding special value to each item.\u003cbr\u003e\nFigured grain, shaped by nature itself, brings unique character and refined elegance to wooden works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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\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 class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional craftsman Biei made Honkuwa (Mountain mulberry) Go Bowls Super Extra Large for size 36 - 42\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct No.：GKKW-MR42-512-01F\u003cbr\u003e\nConformity Go stone for size：size 36 - 42\u003cbr\u003e\nSize：Go Bowl \/ Diameter About 160 mm × Height About 115 mm\u003cbr\u003e\nOuter box size: approx. 325 mm × 167 mm × 110 mm (H × W × D)\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight：Go Bowl \/ 1 About 620 g\u003cbr\u003e\nTotal Weight \/ About 830 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,000 JPY flat rate shipping within Japan, free shipping for purchases totaling 20,000 JPY or more.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\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 \u003cspan\u003eNotice about Product\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 class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003eYou may find small knots, burrs, rolled-in bark as all these products are made of natural trees.\u003cbr\u003e\nThere may be some small flaw or scratch, dent, chipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kurokigoishiten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47356847161507,"sku":null,"price":94000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/GKKW-MR42-512-01F-00.jpg?v=1771564804","url":"https:\/\/kurokigoishiten.com\/en\/products\/602-begb-20-%e3%82%8d%e3%81%8f%e3%82%8d%e6%9c%a8%e5%b7%a5%e4%bc%9d%e7%b5%b1%e5%b7%a5%e8%8a%b8%e5%a3%ab-%e7%be%8e%e6%a0%84-%e3%81%b3%e3%81%88%e3%81%84-%e8%a3%bd%e4%bd%9c-%e6%9c%ac%e6%a1%91-%e3%81%bb%e3%82%93%e3%81%8f%e3%82%8f-%e7%a2%81%e7%ac%a5-%e8%b6%85%e7%89%b9%e5%a4%a7-42%e5%8f%b7-gkkw-mr42-512-01f","provider":"kurokigoishiten","version":"1.0","type":"link"}