The Washi paper is greased and it can be used as an umbrella. It is a strong umbrella. The elegance and the beauty of the color of the Washi paper flatters Japanese style clothing.Recently, it is also popularly chosen as a memorial item for wedding, or a gift for cerebrately occasions.
Bangasa (Sturdy umbrella)
Washi craftsmen and wagasa umbrella craftsmen work hard every day to preserve and pass on to future generations the traditions and culture that have been handed down from generation to generation since ancient times in Japan.
The combination of these two traditional crafts has resulted in a beautiful and genuine Kurodani Washi umbrella through a number of processes. We are pleased to offer you a superb product made by "Kyoto Kurotani Washi" and "Kyoto Wagasa shop Tsujikura".
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This is a janome umbrella with an image of a fleeting love in the season of cherry blossoms. The hand-painted cherry blossom petals give it a three-dimensional effect. It will be delivered in one to three months after the order is placed. It can be made with a Japanese umbrella of any color you wish.
Bangasa (Sturdy umbrella)
This is a sturdy, old-fashioned Bangasa made of bamboo and Japanese paper. The Japanese paper is coated with vegetable oil specially designed for Japanese umbrellas to make it waterproof, so it can be used on rainy days.
Janome (Slender umbrella)
"Evening Moon" This snake's-eye umbrella is designed to resemble the faintly floating moon seen in the evening. The inside of the umbrella is decorated with threads matching the color of the umbrella.
The moonlit pattern is made by hand, using the advanced techniques of skilled craftsmen, and each piece is made by hand with meticulous attention to detail.
It fascinates the heart of the wearer both from the outside and from the inside.
Bangasa (Sturdy umbrella)
Janome (Slender umbrella)
This is a Japanese umbrella made of Unryu paper from Kurotani, Kyoto, which is designated as an intangible cultural asset by Kyoto Prefecture. Handmade Washi made from high quality Kozo paper is very strong and suitable for Wagasa.
