{"product_id":"contemporary-master-go-board-craftsman-mr-kumasu-made-yakusugiyakushima-cedar-table-11-ro-go-board-itame-1-6-sunthickness-approx-50-mm-no-77022f-off-spec","title":"Contemporary Master Go board Craftsman Mr.Kumasu made Yakusugi(Yakushima Cedar) table 11-ro Go board Itame 1.6-Sun(thickness: approx. 50 mm) No.77022F *Off-spec","description":"A Yakusugi table Go board (11×11), itame , crafted by Modern Master Craftsman Kenichi Kumasu.\u003cbr\u003e\nThickness 1.6-Sun (approx. 48 mm) Single-piece board \u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041;\"\u003e*Off-spec\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n*This is an 11×11 Go board, approximately 200 mm smaller in both length and width than a standard 19×19 board.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis board is made from Itame Yakusugi and finished as an 11×11 Go board.\u003cbr\u003e\nUnfortunately, there are large resin pockets on both cutting sides.\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please check the images for details.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe underside bears the calligraphy and seal certifying the work of Modern Master Craftsman Kenichi Kumasu: “Yakusugi – Made by Contemporary Master Go board Craftsman Kumasu.”\u003cbr\u003e\nThe grid lines are finished using the traditional Tachimori technique with high-quality domestic natural urushi lacquer, resulting in a superb finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Go board is made from Yakusugi cedar, a very rare material for Go boards, and was crafted by Contemporary Master Craftsman Kenichi Kumasu.\u003cbr\u003e\nNormally, straight grain (masame) is considered ideal for Go boards. However, Yakusugi rarely produces straight-grain lumber, and to highlight its richly varied and beautiful grain patterns and colors, boards are sometimes intentionally crafted using itame (either heart side or bark side).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nYakusugi cedar from Yakushima Island is an extremely rare and highly prized wood.\u003cbr\u003e\nSince Yakushima was registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, the logging of Yakusugi has been prohibited, making it extremely difficult to obtain new material.\u003cbr\u003e\nIts intricate and delicate grain patterns possess a timeless beauty and elegance that never grows tiresome to admire.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn fact, Yakusugi is so admired that there are dedicated collectors around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\nYakusugi is widely known as a premium material for tables and fine furnishings, and due to its beauty and rarity, it is also highly valued as a material for Go boards.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Only one piece available.\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please check the images for details.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\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 \u003cspan\u003eDetails\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\nUnfortunately, there are large tar spots on both cutting sides.\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are also scratches and small indentations on one side.\u003cbr\u003e\n*This is an 11×11 Go board, approximately 200 mm smaller in both length and width than a standard 19×19 board.\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please check the images for details.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYakusugi contains a high amount of natural oil, and resin may occasionally appear on the surface. If this occurs, gently wipe it with a dry cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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    \n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e What is off-spec?\n\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\nAll Go stones, Go boards, Shogi pieces, Shogi boards, Go bowls, etc. are made using natural materials.\n\u003cbr\u003e For this reason, some products may present defects such as flaw, stain, crack and\/or wood knots, or damages caused at the time of manufacturing and\/or storage, and thus they cannot be sold at full price.\n\u003cbr\u003e We do not sell any product with significant defects. We may sell some products with minor defects as \"off-spec products\" at a discounted price upon confirmation that customers are duly aware of any defects in advance.\n\u003cbr\u003e We try our best to describe the condition of any defect as precisely as possible using pictures and text.\n\u003cbr\u003e Please order items only after checking and accepting the condition of defects. Thank you.\n\u003cbr\u003e *'Defects' refer to any scratch and flaw.\n\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\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\u003eAbout Contemporary Master Go board Craftsman Mr.Kenichi Kumasu\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\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/kumasu-01.jpg?v=1769128407\" alt=\"現代の名工 熊須健一\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\nMr. Kenichi Kumasu, a Go board craftsman based in Aya Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, was recognized as a \"Contemporary Master Craftsman\" by the Japanese government on November 8, 2019.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis prestigious title is awarded to individuals with outstanding skills and achievements in various fields, including traditional crafts and performing arts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\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\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAbout Yakusugi(Yakushima Cedar) 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\n\nGo board made of Yakusugi (cedar) (over 1,500-year-old cedar trees grown on Yakushima Island, Japan), are so beautiful and graceful with their intricate and elaborate grain patterns that there are serious \"Yakusugi collectors\" all over the world.\u003cbr\u003e\nSince Yakushima Island has been registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, logging has been prohibited and the quantity of Yakusugi trees on the market is quite limited, making them extremely difficult to obtain.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/yakusugi-tate-02.jpg?v=1772151389\" alt=\"屋久杉\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\nThe color of Yakusugi (cedar) wood is reddish-brown.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a very beautiful wood with its unique aroma and intricate grain patterns including moku (figure) and kobu (burl).\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\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" 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