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Kyoto “Kurotani Washi” × Kyoto “Wagasa shop Tsujikura
A traditional craft that has been protected and nurtured over a long history.
Kurotani washi, from the paper-making village of Ayabe in Kyoto, is a very rare type of washi that is completely handmade by craftsmen.
Kurotani washi is used for the restoration of cultural properties because of its durability and ability to withstand long-term preservation.
Tsujikura’s wagasa is made of this rare Kurotani Unryu paper.
Kurotani Unryu paper seems to float beautifully when held up to the sun.
We use the finest raw materials to make our products.
We hope you can feel its long story.
Orihime”, a special Kyoto Kurotani Janome umbrella with cloud dragons and Tanabata decorations
Orihime” is a special Tanabata-inspired Janome umbrella made of peach-colored Unryu washi paper and decorated with water chestnuts of the same color.
Orihime” is a symbol of beauty, grace, feminine skill and talent in the Japanese Tanabata festival and culture. The delicate and beautiful “Orihime” is represented in the finished Janome umbrella.
This umbrella is made with Washi paper. It is slim and light, the most simple style and easy to use. It is recommended for the first Wagasa. Maiko and Geiko in Kyoto are actually using this type of Wagasa.Material:Japanese traditional paper ‘washi’
Color: Pink
Bone: Bamboo
Stretchers: 44
Shaft: Bamboo
Latch: Wood
Length: About 80.5cm (about 31.7inch)
Diameter: About 82cm (about 32.3inch)
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