{"product_id":"maeda-blue-lacquer-finish-go-bowls-for-size-34-go-stones-jac-mds-gkxl-506-01","title":"\"Maeda Blue\" Lacquer Finish Go bowls for size ~34 Go stones JAC-MDS-GKXL-506-01","description":"These are Maeda Blue Go Bowls that have a beautiful blue gradation that emerges faintly from the jet-black color, finished in Kyoto's traditional lacquer finish. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThese pieces were created by adding unique techniques to the lacquer coating techniques cultivated in the making of Kyoto Buddhist altar utensils. \u003cbr\u003e\nThe blue color that emerges faintly from the jet-black is called “Maeda Blue” and is based on the motif of “blue” produced by “highly transparent water and light” such as clear streams and the “Blue Cave”. \u003cbr\u003e \nThis is a unique product produced in collaboration with Maeda Lacquer Works and Kurokigoishiten. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bowl can hold up to size 34 Go stone.\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\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e Details\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\nThe inside of the bowl and the lid are finished in vermilion lacquer, so the contrast between the lacquer black of the outside and the Maeda blue makes this go chest even more beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a custom-made Go equipment for the further enjoyment of Go time.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease check the picture.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt can hold up to size 34 Go stones.\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\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAbout \"Maeda Blue\"\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\n\"Maeda Blue\", a pale blue color that emerges from the jet black, was created by a craftsman who was struck by the beauty of blue water from a clear stream he saw on a trip.\u003cbr\u003e\nMaeda Blue was born out of a desire to create a new lacquerware product that would capture this beautiful blue color.\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter many days of repeated trial and error, we finally succeeded in creating the blue color we imagined.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"前田ブルー\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/2024-07-04_711.jpg?v=1729831320\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/2024-07-04_711.jpg?v=1729831320\"\u003e\n\n\nThis is how “Maeda Blue” was born.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\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\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\"Maeda Blue\" production process\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\"Maeda Blue\" is produced through the following process.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTwo coats of primer are applied to the wood using a brush and spatula. \u003cbr\u003e\nAfter drying in a room with controlled temperature and humidity for two days, sand the surface with sandpaper or a whetstone to remove unevenness and flatten the surface. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n \n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle Coating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe lacquer is applied with a lacquer brush and allowed to dry slowly in a room with controlled temperature and humidity. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeddle sharpening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSurface irregularities are carefully polished with waterproof paper and SURUGA TAN charcoal to flatten the surface. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\u003cstrong\u003eTop coat (inside)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"前田ブルー\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/2024-07-04_1133.jpg?v=1729831320\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/2024-07-04_1133.jpg?v=1729831320\"\u003e\nRed lacquer is applied and slowly dried in a temperature- and humidity-controlled room.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle coat (outside)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"前田ブルー\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/2024-07-04_621-_-NR.jpg?v=1729831320\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/2024-07-04_621-_-NR.jpg?v=1729831320\"\u003e\nTwo coats of blue lacquer are applied and allowed to dry slowly in a temperature- and humidity-controlled room.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle sharpening\u003c\/strong\u003e\nSurface irregularities are carefully polished and flattened with water-resistant paper and SURUGA TAN charcoal. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTransparent lacquer is applied and allowed to dry slowly in a room with controlled temperature and humidity. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n  \n\n\u003cstrong\u003eRo-iro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is the final step in giving the lacquer a luster. The lacquer is polished flat with waterproof paper, Suruga Tan charcoal, etc. to remove dust and other debris. \u003cbr\u003e\nAfter that, a thin layer of Japanese Kamizuri urushi lacquer is rubbed into the lacquer, which is then dried slowly in a room with controlled temperature and humidity, and the lacquer is removed from the surface using polishing powder. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nThis process is repeated three times before completion. \u003cbr\u003e\nThis is how “Maeda Blue” is born. \u003cbr\u003e\n\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\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAbout “Maeda Lacquer Craftsman\"\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\nMaeda Shikko is a lacquer craft workshop in Kyoto, where Buddhist altar tools are widely produced, and has been mainly engaged in the lacquer processing of Kyoto Buddhist altar tools.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"前田ブルー\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/2024-07-04_1073.jpg?v=1729831320\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/2024-07-04_1073.jpg?v=1729831320\"\u003e\nLacquer craftsmen Mr. Toshiharu Maeda and Mr. Kohei Maeda, the second generation of the family, continue to study the art of lacquering.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"前田ブルー\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/2024-07-0410611.jpg?v=1729832025\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/2024-07-0410611.jpg?v=1729832025\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheir thoughts on creating works of art\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThey are expanding the world of lacquer painting with their own unique technique based on traditional lacquer painting techniques, with the hope of “continuing to create attractive works that enrich the heart by combining the natural warmth of wood with the luster of lacquer\". \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e“Certified Craftsman of Kyoto Lacquerware”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr in=\"\" 2019,=\"\" mr.=\"\" kohei=\"\" maeda,=\"\" the=\"\" second=\"\" generation=\"\" of=\"\" company,=\"\" was=\"\" awarded=\"\" title=\"\" “certified=\"\" craftsman=\"\" kyomono”,=\"\" which=\"\" is=\"\" given=\"\" to=\"\" young,=\"\" highly=\"\" skilled,=\"\" and=\"\" motivated=\"\" craftsmen=\"\" who=\"\" will=\"\" lead=\"\" traditional=\"\" industry=\"\" future.=\"\" \u003cbr=\"\"\u003e\nHe works hard every day in his workshop to create works of art with the desire to pass on tradition and technology to future generations. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \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 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\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Maeda Blue\" Lacquer Finish Go bowls for size ~34 Go stones\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct No.：JAC-MDS-GKXL-506-01\u003cbr\u003e\nSize：Diameter 150 mm × Height about 110mm\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight：about 0.9kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\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","brand":"kurokigoishiten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45972617396387,"sku":null,"price":175000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/JAC-MDS-GKXL-506-01-01.jpg?v=1750985005","url":"https:\/\/kurokigoishiten.com\/en\/products\/maeda-blue-lacquer-finish-go-bowls-for-size-34-go-stones-jac-mds-gkxl-506-01","provider":"kurokigoishiten","version":"1.0","type":"link"}