{"product_id":"table-go-board-with-cherry-blossom-design-and-raden-mother-of-pearl-inlay-by-urushi-artist-mutsumi-oitate","title":"Table Go Board with “Cherry Blossom Design and Raden (Mother-of-Pearl) Inlay” by Urushi Artist Mutsumi Oitate","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border: #ff69b4 solid 1px; font-size: 100%; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable Go Board with “Cherry Blossom Design and Raden (Mother-of-Pearl) Inlay” by Urushi Artist Mutsumi Oitate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis table Go board is a one-of-a-kind piece specially commissioned and crafted by Kyoto-based urushi (lacquer) artist Mutsumi Oitate, featuring a cherry blossom design with raden (mother-of-pearl) inlay.\u003cbr\u003e\nBlack lacquer has been applied to all four edges—the end grain and sides—of the board.\u003cbr\u003e\nOn two of the sides, delicate cherry blossom motifs in raden inlay are scattered across the surface, creating an exquisite decorative finish.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe raden work uses natural abalone shells, producing an iridescent shimmer that changes color—blue, green, purple, red—depending on the angle of light. The glimmering cherry blossom petals are exceptionally beautiful, making this a truly outstanding and luxurious piece.\u003cbr\u003e\nEach petal is painstakingly crafted by hand, and the entire raden work took approximately five months to complete.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThis Tenchi-masa 2.3-Sun (71 mm thick) 1-piece table Go board is made from China grown Kaya wood.\u003cbr\u003e\nIchi-jo-saku (一如 作）means \"made with Ichi-nyo spirit\" is the proof of his work.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe lines of a board are marked using Tachi-mori, the skill of drawing lines using a Japanese sword. This traditional technique highlights the beauty of natural grain patterns and the texture of lacquered line is smooth and has also a nice feeling.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe works of Mr. Torayoshi YOSHIDA feature very thin markings lines, that create elegance and beauty.\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    \n\nTwo of the board’s side surfaces are decorated with a cherry blossom raden (mother-of-pearl inlay) design.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease note that faint marks from masking tape used to protect the top surface during the raden work remain visible.\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are also some urushi (lacquer) stains on the top surface.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease refer to the photos for details.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe base board is a tabletop Go board made from vertical-cut wood (tenchi-masa), meaning the straight grain runs continuously from the top to the bottom surface.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe top surface features fine, straight grain with a beautiful color tone—an elegant and refined board.\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 aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAbout Urushi(lacquer) Artist \"Mutsumi Oitate\"\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\u003cstrong\u003eUrushi(lacquer) Artist \"Mutsumi Oitate\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBorn in Kyoto Prefecture in 1982,\u003cbr\u003e\nMutsumi Oitate discovered the profound depth, versatility, and allure of urushi (Japanese lacquer) during her time at an art high school, which inspired her to pursue a career as a lacquer artist.\u003cbr\u003e\nShe began her professional artistic career in 2010.\u003cbr\u003e\nHer work includes creating vessels and accessories that combine traditional techniques such as maki-e (gold and silver lacquer decoration), raden (mother-of-pearl inlay), and urushi painting. She has exhibited in various traditional craft and sencha (Japanese tea ceremony) art exhibitions.\u003cbr\u003e\nShe also engages in outreach activities, such as holding “kintsugi” (golden joinery) workshops, to introduce people to the beauty of urushi.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"追立睦-02\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/oitate-02.jpg?v=1750981978\"\u003e\n    \nIt is often said that in urushi (lacquer) art, “the only things it cannot coat are water and air,” reflecting its incredible versatility. While the process is labor-intensive, it allows for an endless range of expression depending on the artisan’s vision.\u003cbr\u003e\nShe strives to create lacquerware that brings warmth to daily life—pieces that stir the heart and gently bring a smile to one’s face when held in the hands.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"追立睦-01\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/oitate-04.jpg?v=1750985913\"\u003e\n    \n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile of Urushi(lacquer) Artist Mutsumi Oitate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBorn in 1982 in Kyoto Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\n2000 – Graduated from the Department of Urushi Art, Kyoto City Doda Senior High School of Arts and Crafts\u003cbr\u003e\n2002 – Graduated from the Department of Industrial Design, Takaoka Junior College\u003cbr\u003e\n2004 – Completed the Advanced Course in the same department\u003cbr\u003e\n2009 – Completed the Kyoto City Traditional Industry Technician Training Program, Urushi Specialization Course\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwards and Exhibitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n2009 – Participated in group exhibition “Urushi Kabure-ten” at Gallery Kyo\u003cbr\u003e\n2012 – Uruoi Urushi Exhibition, President’s Award from the Chamber of Commerce\u003cbr\u003e\n2013 – Uruoi Urushi Exhibition, Encouragement Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2014 – Uruoi Urushi Exhibition, Kyoto Urushi Association Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2014 – Selected for Japan Sencha Craft Exhibition\u003cbr\u003e\n2015 – Selected for Geibun Kyo Exhibition\u003cbr\u003e\n2015 – Japan Sencha Craft Exhibition, All Japan Senchado Federation Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2016 – Uruoi Urushi Exhibition, Kyoto Mayor’s Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2016 – Japan Sencha Craft Exhibition, Liberal Democratic Party President’s Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2017–Present – Regular exhibitor at Japan Sencha Craft Exhibition\u003cbr\u003e\n2018 – Japan Sencha Craft Exhibition, Japan Sencha Craft Association Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2019 – Uruoi Urushi Exhibition, Kyoto Mayor’s Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2022 – Selected for Japan Traditional Urushi Art Exhibition\u003cbr\u003e\n2023 – Selected for Japan Traditional Craft Kinki Exhibition\u003cbr\u003e\n2023 – Participated in Four-Person Sencha Craft Exhibition at Asahido\u003cbr\u003e\n2024 – Selected for Japan Traditional Craft Kinki Exhibition\u003cbr\u003e\n2024 – Japan Sencha Craft Exhibition, Kyoto Governor’s Award\u003cbr\u003e\n2024 – Participated in Five-Person Sencha Craft Exhibition at Asahido\u003cbr\u003e\n2024 – Selected for Japan Traditional Urushi Art Exhibition\u003cbr\u003e\n2025 – Selected for Japan Traditional Craft Kinki Exhibition\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 aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAbout \"board craftsman Mr.Torayoshi YOSHIDA\"\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 Yoshida Gobanten was established in 1916 and continuously made various Go and Shogi boards for more than 100years.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe owner takes over the name of 'Master Yoshida Torayoshi' for generations.\u003cbr\u003e\nAll the boards made by the 3rd and 4th generation of Yoshida Torayoshi, the present owner, have engraved words of Ichi-jo (一如) in Chinese character, as the evidence of his work.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe word 'Ichi-jo' is a part of famous four-character idiom 'Busshin Ichi-nyo (物心一如)', that literally means 'matter and mind are one\/body and mind as one'.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis implies a strong will that when we make boards, our board and mind are as one.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe engraved words 'Ichi-jo (一如)' is the evidence of Go master, who made this board with his spirit and board as one.\u003cbr\u003e\nWe are happy to offer these special boards made by the Go board master Mr. YOSHIDA Torayoshi, for his devotion and his long years of experience and outstanding technique.\u003cbr\u003e\n\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\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\nWhat is \"China grown Kaya\" wood?\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\n\nKaya is regarded as one of the best materials to make Go and Shogi boards, because of its good sound and feel when placing the stones, moderate elasticity, beautiful grain, color, gloss and luster, and aroma.\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are three types of kaya trees: \"Hyuga kaya\" which is grown and harvested in a mountainous area in the southern part of Kyushu, Japan, \"Japanese-grown honkaya\" which is grown in other areas of Japan, and \"China-grown honkaya\" which is mainly grown in Yunnan Province, China. Generally, Japanese-grown honkaya is said to be better than Chinese honkaya in terms of quality.\u003cbr\u003e\nChinese kaya tends to be less valued than Japanese kaya due to its reddish wood color, wood quality, and rarity, but this material is often sold at a relatively affordable price for a high-quality board.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e          \n*Go board materials are explained detail in \"How to choose a board\".\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease take a look.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kurokigoishiten.com\/en\/pages\/about_go_board\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(44, 130, 201);\"\u003eGo to \"How to choose a board\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e            \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\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\"\u003e What is \"Tenchi-masa\" cutting style?\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\n\"Tenchi-masa\" literally means the grain runs from the top to the bottom or from the sky (ten) to the earth (chi).\u003cbr\u003e\nAs there is no visible itame (flat grain), you can see the beautiful masame (straight grain) from the top to the bottom of the board.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen the top and bottom surfaces have masame (straight grain) but the side has itame (flat grain), the board is classified as tenchi-masa.\u003cbr\u003e\nJust like the shihou-masa board, the tenchi-masa board is made from a large-diameter, well-aged tree.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe kaya (Japanese Torreya) tenchi-masa board is synonymous with the finest Go boards made of valuable wood.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso, most of the boards called tsugi-ban or hagi-ban (composition boards made from several pieces of wood joined together) have tenchi-masa or masame (straight grain).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Go board cutting styles are explained detail in \"How to choose a board\".\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease take a look.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kurokigoishiten.com\/en\/pages\/about_go_board\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(44, 130, 201);\"\u003eGo to \"How to choose a board\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\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\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSpecification\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    \n\u003cli\u003eTable Go Board with “Cherry Blossom Design and Raden (Mother-of-Pearl) Inlay” by Urushi Artist Mutsumi Oitate\u003cbr\u003e\nGo Board：Board craftsman Mr.Torayoshi Yoshida made China grown Kaya Tenchi-masa 2.3-Sun (71 mm thick) 1-piece table Go board\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct No.: No.77006\u003cbr\u003e\nSize：460 mm × 430 mm × 71 mm\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight：about 8.2 kg\u003cbr\u003e\nIncluding a certification\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \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 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