{"product_id":"mr-takashi-nishikawa-made-kurokaki-black-persimmon-go-bowls-for-size-30-35-go-stones-hon-in-bo-shape-gkkgh-ns35-505-01","title":"Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Kurokaki [black persimmon] Go Bowls for size 30 - 35 Go stones \"Hon-in-bo\" shape GKKGH-NS35-505-01","description":"Traditional Craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Kurokaki [black persimmon] \"Hon-in-bo\" shape Go bowls.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\"Kurokaki\" is a very rare material, and the contrast between black and white is so beautiful that it is hard to believe it is a natural material, making it a very popular Go Bowl.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Kurokaki Go Bowl has a very beautiful bold pattern that looks as if it were drawn with a brush, and no two Go Bowls are alike.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe contrast of black and white created by nature creates a strong impact.\u003cbr\u003e\n*Holds Go stones up to size 35.\u003cbr\u003e\n*Stamped with Takashi Nishikawa’s mark of authenticity.\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please check the picture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/nishikawa-001.jpg?v=1754545476\" alt=\"ろくろ木工工芸師西川嵩\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 \u003cspan\u003e\nAbout \"Kurokaki\" wood material\u003c\/span\u003e\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\nThe Kurokaki Go bowl is a high-quality artwork with a beautiful appearance characterized by a clear contrast of black and white colors.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe black persimmon tree needs to be dried out in the open air for many years to be used as material for wooden artifacts.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is an extremely difficult material to handle since the white and black areas have different shrinkage ratios, which may often result in cracking during the drying process.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nGo bowls are finished after a number of repeated grinding and drying processes.\u003cbr\u003e\nAs it is carefully dried and painstakingly crafted, the Go bowl is not easily deformed and can retain its beauty for many years.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe greatest feature of the Kurokaki (black persimmon) Go bowl is the unique appearance of the black patterns on the wood surface.\u003cbr\u003e\nSome Go bowls have a black pattern as if it is drawn with a fine brush, while others have a bold black pattern, which is a miracle of nature and you can never find two of the same design.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nKurokaki (black persimmon) is rarely available on the wood market and it is difficult to tell whether it has a black pattern until it is cut.\u003cbr\u003e\nEven if the wood has black patterns after cutting, nobody knows how the black pattern will appear on the surface until the Go bowl is completely finished.\u003cbr\u003e\nOnly artisans who have been engaged in making Go bowls for many years and know the nature of this wood are able to make a black persimmon Go bowl, which makes it truly a gem and worth calling a \"precious wood\".\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFor more information on Go bowls, please refer to \"How to choose Go bowls\".\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kurokigoishiten.com\/en\/pages\/about_go_chest\" title=\"How to choose Go bowls\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e ＞Go to \"How to choose Go bowls\"\u003c\/a\u003e \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\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\u003eAbout \"hon-in-bo gata\" shape\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\nToday's round-shaped Go bowl is called 'Yasui type'.\u003cbr\u003e\nBut until Yasui type emerged, this \"Hon-in-bo\" shape was more popular and mainstream for a long time of Japanese history.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"Hon-in-bo gata\" shape Go bowl looks like bamboo as you see from the photo image.\u003cbr\u003e\nYasui-shaped Go bowls are popular in general, but \"Hon-in-bo gata\" shape is loved by serious players and collectors who are fascinated by its traditional technique and its unique character. \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 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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Kurokaki [black persimmon] Go Bowls for size 30 - 35 Go stones \"Hon-in-bo\" shape\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct No.：GKKGH-NS35-505-01\u003cbr\u003e\n*Conformity Go stone for size：size 30 - 35\u003cbr\u003e\n*Limited to this item\u003cbr\u003e\nA written certificate of his artwork is enclosed in a box.\u003cbr\u003e\nA branding iron seal that proves that this is the artwork of Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA (Registration No. 115).\u003cbr\u003e\n(This is a sample image.)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \n\u003c\/ul\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\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. 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