602-TWC-KS-11 Wood craftsman "Kai-shi (懐志)" made "Keyaki / Zelkova" Go bowls for size 34 - 40 Go stones GKKYM-SB40-601-01F

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602-TWC-KS-11 Wood craftsman "Kai-shi (懐志)" made "Keyaki / Zelkova" Go bowls for size 34 - 40 Go stones GKKYM-SB40-601-01F

Name: 602-TWC-KS-11 Wood craftsman "Kai-shi (懐志)" made "Keyaki / Zelkova" Go bowls for size 34 - 40 Go stones GKKYM-SB40-601-01F
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This is a pair of extra-large "Keyaki / Zelkova" Go bowls crafted by Wood craftsman Kai-shi, designed for Go stones up to size 40.

These Keyaki (Japanese zelkova) Go bowls are a premium and highly popular choice, well known among high-grade Go bowls.
Go bowls made from keyaki combine bold, beautiful grain with outstanding durability, giving them a strong and dignified presence.
Recognized as one of Japan’s most prestigious woods, keyaki features clearly defined growth rings and rich natural variation, allowing you to enjoy the unique character of each individual piece.
The color ranges from light yellow-brown to reddish brown, offering an excellent balance of beautiful grain, strength, and decay resistance.
Its hard, resilient nature helps resist scratches and wear, making it highly practical for long-term use.
With a satisfying weight and stability, they also provide a substantial, quality feel in the hand.
Over time, the color and luster deepen with use, enhancing their character and charm.
Suitable not only for practical use but also as a treasured item or a refined gift, these are Go bowls of true distinction.
This is a one-of-a-kind item.

The sides of the bowls feature beautiful figured grain (“moku”), adding unique visual character.
*The base is branded with the “Kai-shi” mark.
*Please refer to the photos for details.
*This Go Bowl is for Go stones up to size 40.

◎You can watch a video of Making Go bowls by wood craftsman "Kai-shi（懐志）".
*Japanese and English version videos are available in the image gallery.
Please take a look.

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.

“Moku” (figured grain) refers to distinctive, decorative grain patterns that appear on the surface of wood.
Unlike ordinary straight grain or annual ring patterns, figured grain is created by irregular changes in the wood’s structure that occur naturally during growth, and is often described as nature’s own artwork.
Common types of figured grain include tiger figure, blister figure, burl figure, and bird’s-eye figure, each showing unique expressions such as stripe-like patterns, bubble-like clusters, or complex swirls formed around knots and burls.
Moku figured grain

Because figured grain cannot be artificially reproduced and results from natural, individual growth conditions, no two patterns are exactly alike, allowing you to enjoy truly one-of-a-kind beauty.
Another appealing feature is how its appearance changes depending on the angle of light, creating a sense of depth and movement.
Due to its rarity and visual richness, 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.
Figured grain, shaped by nature itself, brings unique character and refined elegance to wooden works.

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.
懐志刻印

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.

懐志道具

All the tools for making Go bowls are handmade.
All necessary tools are customize.
*Please check the photo images.

Wood craftsman "Kai-shi (懐志)" made "Keyaki / Zelkova" Go bowls for size 34 - 40 Go stones
Product No.：GKKYM-SB40-601-01F
Conformity Go stone for size：size 34 - 40
Size：Go Bowl / Diameter About 160 mm × Height About 110 mm
Outer box size: approx. 330 × 180 × 120 mm (H × W × D)
Weight：Go Bowls / 1 pair About 800 g
Total Weight / About 1,100 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.

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