{"product_id":"kumiko-go-board-presentation-box-ominato-kurogi-collab","title":"Kumiko Joinery Presentation Box for Go Board, crafted by Ominato Bunkichi Shoten CL-509-03","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a limited-edition Kumiko Paulownia Box for table Go board box, available exclusively from Kuroki Goishiten.\n    \u003cbr\u003eKumiko is a traditional Japanese woodworking technique that creates intricate geometric patterns by fitting together pieces of wood without using nails.\n    \u003cbr\u003eBorn from the collaboration between Ominato Bunkichi Shoten and Kuroki Goishiten, the Kumiko Go Board Presentation Box is a special storage case that embodies the elegance of Japanese craftsmanship.\n    \u003cbr\u003eEach piece is delicately assembled by skilled artisans, resulting in refined beauty and warmth.\n    \u003cbr\u003eNot only does it provide practicality by protecting your valuable Go board, but it also offers a soothing presence to see and touch.\n    \u003cbr\u003ePerfect as a reward for yourself, or as a memorable gift or keepsake for someone special.\n    \u003cbr\u003eCompatible Go board size: Up to 464 mm × 436 mm × 73 mm\n    \u003cbr\u003e*Comes with a Sanada cord\n    \u003cbr\u003e*Please refer to the product images for details\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\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\n    About Ominato Bunkichi Shoten\n    \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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/11_274b876d-6cea-47d8-94b9-51e3edc15b80.jpg?v=1736994557\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003cbr\u003e\n    Founded: Early Meiji Era\u003c\/strong\u003e　\n    Began with the production of shibugami (persimmon tannin paper) and transitioned to manufacturing folding screens, utilizing local industries in Kamo for woodworking techniques used in furniture and fittings, as well as skills in handling Japanese paper.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e1980s (Showa Era 60s)\u003c\/strong\u003e　Leveraging woodworking skills, began producing store fixtures and started display work for \"Kimono no Yamato.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e2001 (Heisei 13)\u003c\/strong\u003e　Entered the seasonal doll industry by utilizing techniques for making decorative folding screens. Achieved success with hit products featuring calligraphy and hand-painted folding screens.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e2005 (Heisei 17)\u003c\/strong\u003e　With support from the Niigata Industrial Creation Organization's \"Yumezukuri Project\" (Dream Creation Project) focusing on developing products for enjoying Japanese aesthetics, launched the knockdown Japanese-style room unit \"Hito-Tsubo Kekkai.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e2006 (Heisei 18)\u003c\/strong\u003e　Selected as the \"Year of the Dog Model\" for the Niigata Prefecture-led \"Centennial Story\" brand. Released decorative folding screens \"Wind,\" \"Sky,\" \"Moon,\" and \"Rainbow\" at the Frankfurt Messe.\u003cbr\u003eContinued to participate with models for the \"Year of the Boar,\" \"Year of the Rat,\" and \"Year of the Ox,\" completing 10 iterations in total.\u003cbr\u003e\n    Participated in the Frankfurt Messe \"Ambiente,\" focusing on expanding into overseas markets.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e2016 (Heisei 28)\u003c\/strong\u003e　Exhibited at NY NOW, exploring opportunities in the U.S. market.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e2019 (Reiwa 1)\u003c\/strong\u003e　Focused on product development utilizing kumiko craftsmanship from Akita cedar, expanding sales of items like Japanese tableware, lanterns, and coasters.\u003cbr\u003e\n    Held monthly workshops for \"Kumiko Crafting with Akita Cedar.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n    Shifted focus from furniture and commercial fixtures to items that enhance the enjoyment of time, such as cutlery and lifestyle goods.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e2020 (Reiwa 2)\u003c\/strong\u003e　Established the new product development department \"FUNNY WORKS\" with a six-member team, fostering a bottom-up approach to creating new products.\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\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003eThe Charm of Kumiko Craftsmanship\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    Kumiko craftsmanship is a traditional woodworking technique that creates intricate geometric patterns by assembling thin wooden pieces without using nails.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Patterns of Kumiko Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e①Spring: Sakura Kikkō (Cherry Blossom Tortoise Shell) - \"Prosperity and Abundance\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/DSCF9392.jpg?v=1736994170\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e②Summer: Gentian - \"Longevity\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/DSCF9384.jpg?v=1736994170\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e③Autumn: Asanoha (Hemp Leaf) - \"Protection from Evil\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/DSCF9387.jpg?v=1736994170\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e④Winter: Goma Pattern (Sesame Pattern) - \"Eternal Youth and Longevity\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/DSCF9393.jpg?v=1736994156\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\"An Ornamental Technique Passed Down Since Ancient Times\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Since ancient times, kumiko craftsmanship has been used in Japanese traditional rooms, adorning transoms and sliding paper doors (shoji).\u003cbr\u003e\n    This technique can also be seen as decoration in Horyuji Temple, the world’s oldest existing wooden structure, built during the Asuka period.\u003cbr\u003e\n    During the Muromachi period, kumiko designs were incorporated into sliding doors and transoms.\u003cbr\u003e\n    With the increased demand for wooden architecture in the Edo period and beyond, craftsmen competed to refine their skills, resulting in an expansion of kumiko patterns.\u003cbr\u003e\n    Today, there are said to be over 200 different patterns.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\"Meticulous craftsmanship that tolerates no deviation, not even 0.1 mm\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    For kumiko craftsmanship, softwood materials such as cedar and cypress, which grow relatively straight, are used.\u003cbr\u003e\n    The wood is finely split and planed to the same thickness, grooves are made, and \"leaves\" crafted with a plane or saw are assembled one by one. However, even a deviation of just 0.1 mm can prevent the pieces from fitting together properly.\u003cbr\u003e\n    Crafting kumiko requires the ability to read the wood grain to determine how to cut the wood and which part to use for each piece.\u003cbr\u003e\n    In addition to selecting high-quality materials, it also demands the skill to make precise judgments and the expertise for meticulous processing.\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\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\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\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKumiko Joinery Presentation Box for Go Board, crafted by Ominato Bunkichi Shoten\u003cbr\u003e\n    Product No.: JAC-OBS-508-KJB-01\u003cbr\u003e\n    Compatible Go Board Size (L × W × H) up to\u003cbr\u003e\n    464㎜ x 436㎜ x 73㎜\u003cbr\u003e\n    Pawlownia Box for Go Board Dimensions (L × W × H)\u003cbr\u003e\n    503 ㎜ × 473 ㎜ × 105 ㎜\u003cbr\u003e\n    Storage Frame Size (Go board)：About 467㎜×439㎜\u003cbr\u003e\n    Weight：About 2㎏\u003cbr\u003e\n    \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\n    Please bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\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":46160599482531,"sku":null,"price":69000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/1_1f6e1425-dbe1-4889-a007-900bf2528cae.jpg?v=1755838147","url":"https:\/\/kurokigoishiten.com\/en\/products\/kumiko-go-board-presentation-box-ominato-kurogi-collab","provider":"kurokigoishiten","version":"1.0","type":"link"}