{"product_id":"camphor-wood-go-bowls-figured-gauge-36-kaishi-02","title":"602-TWC-KS-04 Wood craftsman \"Kai-shi (懐志)\" made \"Kusu \/ Camphor\" Go bowls Moku for size 30 - 36 Go stones GKKSM-SB36-601-02F","description":"Wood craftsman Kai-shi, designed for Go stones up to size 36.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nKusunoki (camphor wood) is one of Japan’s representative hardwoods and has long been widely used for furniture, architectural materials, and traditional crafts.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt combines moderate hardness with light weight and offers excellent workability, making it a favorite among woodworkers.\u003cbr\u003e\nIts key features include a fresh, distinctive fragrance, a slightly greenish yellow-brown tone, and beautifully flowing natural grain.\u003cbr\u003e\nWith its balanced hardness and resilience, camphor wood is highly durable. Its warm, natural character gently enhances the appearance of Go stones and creates a calm, refined atmosphere.\u003cbr\u003e\nCamphor wood is also known as the source of natural camphor, giving it strong insect-repellent and anti-decay properties along with its refreshing scent.\u003cbr\u003e\nWith continued use, the surface gains a richer luster and deeper character, allowing you to enjoy its aging process over time. These bowls combine practicality with traditional charm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sides of the bowls feature beautiful figured grain (“moku”), adding unique visual character.\u003cbr\u003e\n*The base is branded with the “Kai-shi” mark.\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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e◎You can watch a video of Making Go bowls by wood craftsman \"Kai-shi（懐志）\".\u003cbr\u003e\n*Japanese and English version videos are available in the image gallery.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease take a look.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e About Kusu [camphor] wood\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\nKusu (camphor wood) is one of Japan’s representative hardwoods and has long been widely used for furniture, architectural materials, and traditional crafts.\u003cbr\u003e\nAs camphor trees mature, they grow into large trees capable of yielding high-quality timber suitable for detailed workmanship, which has made them valuable across many fields.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of the most distinctive features of camphor wood is its unique fragrance.\u003cbr\u003e\nA natural crystalline aromatic substance extracted from the camphor tree is known as camphor, and it has been closely connected to daily life in Japan since ancient times.\u003cbr\u003e\nWith its fresh, characteristic scent and strong insect-repellent and anti-decay properties, it has traditionally been used for Buddhist altars and for protecting kimono and clothing when placed in chests and wardrobes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/kusu36-01_e43435eb-4884-4132-baa9-46c208053714.jpg?v=1770711752\" alt=\"楠36号\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n    \nThe wood color is a slightly greenish brown, and when finished as Go bowls it presents a calm, warm appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt offers an excellent balance of hardness and lightness and is easy to work with, making it well suited for wooden products such as furniture, vessels, and Go bowls.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOver the years, the color and luster deepen, and while the fragrance gradually softens, the natural beauty of the grain becomes even more pronounced. For this reason, it is highly valued as a material that can be enjoyed and used for many years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\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 class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e About “Moku” (Figured Grain)\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“Moku” (figured grain) refers to distinctive, 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 changes in the wood’s structure that occur naturally during growth, and is often described as nature’s own artwork.\u003cbr\u003e\nCommon 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/moku-01.jpg?v=1770626517\" alt=\"Moku figured grain\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nAnother appealing feature is how its appearance changes depending on the angle of light, creating a sense of depth and movement.\u003cbr\u003e\nDue 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nFigured grain, shaped by nature itself, brings unique character and refined elegance to wooden works.\u003cbr\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\"\u003eWhat is \"Kai-shi（懐志）\" ?\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\" span=\"\"\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\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/kaishi-shibata-01.jpg?v=1770613876\" alt=\"懐志\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n    \n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b19ac;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong-established business founded in Kansei Era (around 1790)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Kai-shi (懐志)\", a long-established woodworking company, was founded in the Kansei era (around 1790).\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/kaishi-kokuin-01.jpg?v=1725861631\" alt=\"懐志刻印\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n    \nThe 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.\"\u003cbr\u003e\nCurrently, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nFacing each material one by one and checking the feel of it in their fingertips and palms, they transform the wood into a Go bowls.\u003cbr\u003e\nAnd the proof of this is the engraving of \"Kai-shi (懐志)\" on the bottom of the Go bowls.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/kaishi-tools-01.jpg?v=1770614178\" alt=\"懐志道具\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n    \nAll the tools for making Go bowls are handmade.\u003cbr\u003e\nAll necessary tools are customize.\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please check the photo images.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \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\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\u003eWood craftsman \"Kai-shi (懐志)\" made \"Kusu \/ Camphor\" Go bowls for size 30 - 36 Go stones\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct No.：GKKSM-SB36-601-02F\u003cbr\u003e\nConformity Go stone for size：size 30 - 36\u003cbr\u003e\nSize：Go Bowl \/ Diameter About 150 mm × Height About 105 mm\u003cbr\u003e\nOuter box size: approx. 315 × 170 × 120 mm (H × W × D)\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight：Go Bowls \/ 1 pair About 510 g\u003cbr\u003e\nTotal Weight \/ About 800 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 wood materials.\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":47335847690403,"sku":null,"price":34800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/GKKSM-SB36-601-02F-00_7c9dda39-f268-4fc1-a722-1418f286d3d2.jpg?v=1770881181","url":"https:\/\/kurokigoishiten.com\/en\/products\/camphor-wood-go-bowls-figured-gauge-36-kaishi-02","provider":"kurokigoishiten","version":"1.0","type":"link"}