BEGW-609-11 Traditional craftsman Biei made Kusu [Camphor] Go Bowls Extra Large for size 30 - 35 Go stones GKKS-MR35-608-01F

The relatively light color of the Kusu wood gives these Go bowls a warm and gentle appearance.

Both bowls have a natural brown line inherent to the wood on one side.
*Please refer to the photos for details.
*This Go Bowl is for Go stones up to size 35.

Kusu (camphor wood) is one of Japan’s representative hardwoods and has long been widely used for furniture, architectural materials, and traditional crafts.
As camphor trees mature, they grow into large trees capable of yielding high-quality timber suitable for detailed workmanship, which has made them valuable across many fields.

One of the most distinctive features of camphor wood is its unique fragrance.
A natural crystalline aromatic substance extracted from the camphor tree is known as camphor, and it has been closely connected to daily life in Japan since ancient times.
With its fresh, characteristic scent and strong insect-repellent and anti-decay properties, it has traditionally been used for Buddhist altars and for protecting kimono and clothing when placed in chests and wardrobes.

For this reason, it is highly valued as a material that can be enjoyed and used for many years.

Traditional Craftsman Biei was born in Gunma Prefecture into a family engaged in lathe-turned woodworking and has spent over 50 years studying and refining the techniques of lathe woodcraft.
Working daily with a wide variety of woods, he continues to produce high-quality Go bowls through skilled craftsmanship and careful attention to detail.

In recognition of his expertise in lathe woodcraft, he was certified as a “Traditional Craftsman” in 2000.

• Traditional craftsman Biei made Kusu [Camphor] Go Bowls Extra Large for size 30 - 35 Go stones
  Product No.：GKKS-MR35-608-01F
  Suitable Go stone size：size 30 - 35
  Size：Go Bowl / Diameter About 153 mm × Height About 106 mm
  Weight：Go Bowl / 1 About 530 g
  
• 1,000 JPY flat rate shipping within Japan, free shipping for purchases totaling 20,000 JPY or more.
  Please bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.
  

You may find small knots, burrs, rolled-in bark as all these products are made of natural trees.
There may be some small flaw or scratch, dent, chipping.