{"product_id":"shitan-go-bowls-gauge-40-kaishi-b-grade","title":"602-TWC-KS-21 Wood craftsman \"懐志 \/ Kai-shi\" made Shitan【Rosewood】 Go bowls for size 34 - 40 Go stones *Off-spec GKST-SB40-601-01","description":"This is a pair of extra-large Shitan (rosewood) Go bowls crafted by Wood craftsman Kai-shi, designed for Go stones up to size 40 \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e*Off-spec\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe material, shitan (rosewood), is a premium hardwood traditionally counted among the “Three Great Karaki Woods” and has long been regarded as a luxury material.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is extremely hard and offers outstanding durability.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe wood shows a dark reddish-purple brown tone, combining a calm, refined appearance with excellent practicality.\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause shitan is very dense and heavy, the bowls have a solid, substantial weight and a strong, dignified feel when held.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDue to a crack in one lid, this item is offered at a special discounted price.\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 40.\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\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003eAbout Shitan【Rosewood】\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan span=\"\" class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n    \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\/shitan40-01.jpg?v=1770699963\" alt=\"紫檀40号\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n    \nShitan (Rosewood) is a broadleaf tree of the legume family, primarily found in Southeast Asia, and has long been treasured as one of the representative “Karaki” hardwoods.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is renowned as a fine timber for its distinctive deep reddish-purple to dark brown coloration and elegant grain patterns, which gain even greater depth and dignity as the wood ages.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith its hard and dense texture, Shitan is exceptionally heavy, durable, and highly resistant to wear.\u003cbr\u003e\nFor centuries, it has been used in luxury woodcrafts such as fine furniture, Buddhist altars, musical instruments, and decorative furnishings.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe finished surface possesses a natural luster, and when carefully polished, it develops a refined, elegant sheen—earning it the reputation as the “King of Fine Woods.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the world of Go and Shogi, Shitan is commonly used for Go bowls and Shogi piece boxes, adding a profound sense of weight and presence that enhances the beauty of the stones and pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\nIts strength ensures long-lasting use, making it a popular choice for gifts and commemorative items.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs a rare and valuable material, no two pieces of Shitan are alike; each displays unique grain patterns and color tones. This individuality gives Shitan its greatest charm, offering a one-of-a-kind character that holds special value for its owner.\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\"\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\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\u003e\"懐志 \/ Kai-shi\" made Shitan【Rosewood】 Go bowls for size 34 - 40 Go stones \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e*Off-spec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct No.：GKST-SB40-601-01\u003cbr\u003e\nConformity Go stone for size：size 34 - 40\u003cbr\u003e\nSize：Go Bowl \/ Diameter About 155 mm × Height About 110 mm\u003cbr\u003e\nOuter box size: approx. 330 × 180 × 120 mm (H × W × D)\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight：Go Bowls \/ 1 pair About 1,040 g\u003cbr\u003e\nTotal Weight \/ About 1,300 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    \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\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\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":47337251766435,"sku":null,"price":128000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/GKST-SB40-601-01-00.jpg?v=1770941794","url":"https:\/\/kurokigoishiten.com\/en\/products\/shitan-go-bowls-gauge-40-kaishi-b-grade","provider":"kurokigoishiten","version":"1.0","type":"link"}