Kohaku (Yellow) / Higasa_Specially selected Kurotani Washi

Kyoto "Kurotani Washi" × Kyoto "Wagasa-ya Tsujikura"
A traditional craft that has been protected and nurtured throughout a long history.
Kurotani Washi, from the papermaking village of Ayabe, Kyoto, is a highly rare Japanese paper, with each sheet handmade by artisans.
Its characteristic durability and long-lasting quality make it suitable for cultural property restoration and other applications.
We had this rare Kurotani Unryu-shi (cloud-dragon paper) custom-made exclusively for Tsujikura's Japanese parasols.
When held up to the light, the long-aged Kurotani Unryu-shi reveals beautiful, floating patterns of kozo fibers.
Skilled artisans have spent time carefully crafting these into parasols.

We are committed to using authentic materials from the start of production.
We hope you will pick one up and feel the long story behind its creation.

■ Kyoto Kurotani Selected Parasol: "Kohaku" (Amber)
This amber-colored Unryu-shi features intentional kozo fibers left in the paper during the papermaking process to create texture.
*"Kohaku-iro" refers to a translucent, yellowish-brown amber tone.

◇ Each Unique Charm — Japanese Parasols Felt with the Five Senses —
・Handle: The handle is made of black bamboo. It feels smooth and comfortable in your hand when held.
・Silhouette: When closed, the parasol returns to its original, slender, and beautiful form of a single piece of madake bamboo.
・Visual Texture: The kozo fibers of the Unryu-shi appear translucent when held up to the light.
*Unryu-shi is a type of paper that features cloud-like patterns created by scattering hand-torn long kozo fibers onto the base paper.
・Sound of Opening: The crisp, crinkling sound of the folded paper unfolding one by one as you open the parasol.
・Artisan Stopper (Hajiki): The "hajiki" (stopper) that holds the parasol open is crafted from wood instead of metal. The "click" of the wooden stopper creates a pleasant sound.

We present to you this superb masterpiece from "Kyoto Kurotani Washi" and "Kyoto Wagasa-ya Tsujikura."

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[Specifications]
・Type: Parasol (Sunshade / For decorative use)
*Note: This item is intended for sunshade and decorative use only. It is NOT designed for use in the rain.
・Canopy Material: Kyoto Kurotani handmade Unryu-shi (Treated with a water-resistant coating for humidity protection)
・Color: Amber / Translucent Yellow
・Decorative Thread: Silk thread, yellow (Two-tiered decoration)
・Frame: Madake bamboo, 44 ribs (Clear protective finish)
・Shaft & Handle: Natural bamboo (Black bamboo handle)
・Stopper (Hajiki): Wood
・Top Cap (Kappa): Water-resistant double-layered fabric
・Total Length: About 80.5cm (about 31.7inch)
・Diameter: About 82cm (about 32.3inch)
・Weight: Approx. 260g

How to Use the Wagasa
When you walk carrying the closed umbrella, please grasp the head of the Wagasa, or for Janome please grasp the cord on the head, and for Bangasa please hold the leather strings bound around the head.

How to Open the Wagasa
The Wagasa may be difficult to open due to the waterproof grease on the Washi. Please lightly grasp the bottom of the runner at the bottom inside the umbrella, and slowly and carefully push to the top to open the Wagasa.

Shipping outside Japan differs according to region and weight.
Place the item in your cart, choose the region and the details will become available.

In the case of one Wagasa (2kg including packaging):

¥3,400~ Asia (Korea, Singapore, Thailand, etc.)
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, etc.)
¥6,700~ North America (USA, Canada, etc.)
Europe (UK, Italy, etc.)
¥8,100~ Europe (Russia, Iceland, etc.)
South America (Argentina, Peru, Brazil, etc.)
Middle East (United Arab Emirates, etc.)

English site payment is by US dollars.

For each Japanese umbrella purchased, we will give you an original umbrella bag.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept requests for specific patterns. Thank you for your understanding. (The pattern in the image is an example.)

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