{"product_id":"shogi-pieces-craftsman-chikufu-made-mikurajima-hon-tsuge-mikura-island-grown-boxwood-tora-moku-tiger-striped-wood-grain-gado-syo-gado-script-mori-ageembossed-shogi-pieces-shk-ym607-cfgd-01f","title":"610-SPF-KM04 Shogi pieces craftsman \"Chikifu 竹風\" made Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood), Tora-Moku (Tiger-striped wood grain), Gado-syo (Gado script), Mori-age(embossed) Shogi pieces SHK-YM607-CFGD-01F","description":"This is a set of Shogi pieces craftsman \"Chikifu 竹風\" made Shogi pieces , made from Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood) with a beautiful Tora-Moku (Tiger-striped wood grain), Gado-syo (Gado script), Mori-age(embossed).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThese are Mori-age(embossed) shogi pieces crafted by \"Chikufu,\" a renowned shogi piece craftsman based in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, who has produced numerous masterpieces over the years.\u003cbr\u003e\nChikufu's shogi pieces are well known for being favored by professional shogi player Yoshiharu Habu and have been used in numerous title matches.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"Gado-syo\" calligraphy style is characterized by its bold, flowing brushstrokes and elegant, dignified lettering.\u003cbr\u003e\nThese exquisite Mori-age(embossed) shogi pieces are made from rare Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood) featuring beautiful \"Tora-moku\" (tiger-stripe figured wood grain), named for its distinctive striped patterns resembling a tiger's fur.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe exceptional beauty of the wood, combined with the masterful carving and raised lacquer techniques refined through many years of experience, makes these shogi pieces truly outstanding.\u003cbr\u003e\nComes in a flat paulownia wood box.\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please refer to the images.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\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\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\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n    \n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials : Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMikurajima is an island located in the central part of the Izu Islands (an area with many islands of various sizes) in Tokyo, Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe quality of tsuge grown in the unique soil and climate is perfect for making shogi pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\nMikurajima Island is the most highly regarded tsuge producing area along with the Satsuma region of Kagoshima Prefecture, that produces Satsuma tsuge.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe hontsuge grown on Mikurajima Island is the best material for shogi pieces in terms of the color, luster, touch, weight, and texture of the wood.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\u003cstrong\u003eWood grain : Tora-moku (Tiger stripes pattern wood grain) \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/SHK-YM607-CFGD-01-moku.jpg?v=1790914155\" alt=\"toramoku\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\nAs the name suggests, \"Tora Mokuro\" features a beautiful stripe pattern that looks like tiger fur.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe surface of the Shogi pieces have faint stripe pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Tora-moku\" is a popular wood grain due to its beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please check the images.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n    \n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScript ： Gado-syo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGadō-sho is a calligraphic style based on the writing of Nakazawa Gadō, a calligrapher from the Meiji period. 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