602-TWC-KS-02 Wood craftsman "Kai-shi (懐志)" made "Keyaki / Zelkova" Go bowls for size 30 - 36 Go stones GKKY-SB36-601-01F

Keyaki (Japanese zelkova) is one of Japan’s most prestigious hardwoods, prized for its bold, beautiful grain and outstanding durability.
Its clearly defined growth rings and dynamic figuring give each piece a unique and expressive appearance.
Hard and resilient, with excellent resistance to impact and wear, it is an ideal material for items meant for long-term use, such as Go boards, Go bowls, Shogi boards, and fine furniture.
Another distinctive appeal of keyaki is its aging character—the color deepens and the surface gains a richer luster with continued use.
Its dignified, substantial presence is highly valued not only for practical applications but also as a premium craft material with strong decorative appeal.
Keyaki is a refined wood that embodies both traditional Japanese character and a commanding presence.

Long-established business founded in Kansei Era (around 1790)
"Kai-shi (懐志)", a long-established woodworking company, was founded in the Kansei era (around 1790).
When the company was first established, it made trays, wooden plates, and other tableware, but later, when it was commissioned to make Go bowls, it became a woodworking company specializing in Go bowls.
The word "Kai-shi (懐志)" expresses their desire to "never forget the techniques handed down from generation to generation and our sincere efforts to make Go bowls, and to carve our thoughts into our own bosom with high aspirations."
Currently, the fourth generation of the family, who has devoted 65 years of his life to making Go bowls, is devoting himself to making Go bowls every day.

The essence of "Kai-shi (懐志)" 4th generation's Go bowls making is to maximize the beauty of the material, wood, and to create Go bowls that combine practicality and artistry.
Facing each material one by one and checking the feel of it in their fingertips and palms, they transform the wood into a Go bowls.
And the proof of this is the engraving of "Kai-shi (懐志)" on the bottom of the Go bowls.

All the tools for making Go bowls are handmade.
All necessary tools are customize.
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• Wood craftsman "Kai-shi (懐志)" made "Keyaki / Zelkova" Go bowls for size 30 - 36 Go stones
  Product No.：GKKY-SB36-601-01F
  Conformity Go stone for size：size 30 - 36
  Size：Go Bowls / Diameter About 150 mm × Height About 110 mm
  Outer box size: approx. 315 × 170 × 120 mm (H × W × D)
  Weight：Go Bowl / 1 pair About 630 g
  Total Weight / About 900 g
  
• 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 wood materials. There may be some small flaw or scratch, dent, chipping.