{"product_id":"shikinomado-01","title":"Byakko (White) \/ Higasa_Specially selected Kurotani Washi","description":"\u003cp\u003eKyoto “Kurotani Washi” × Kyoto “Wagasa-ya Tsujikura\u003cbr\u003e\nA traditional craft that has been protected and nurtured throughout its long history.\u003cbr\u003e\nKurotani Washi, a paper-making village in Ayabe City, Kyoto Prefecture, is a very rare type of Japanese paper that is made one sheet at a time by craftsmen.\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause it is strong, long-lasting, and can withstand long-term storage, it is also used in the restoration of cultural properties.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rare Kurotani Unryu paper is used to make special washi for Tsujikura’s Japanese umbrellas.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe washi craftsman said that it was very difficult to produce the specified color.\u003cbr\u003e\nAs Tsujikura hoped, Unryu paper was finally ready.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe skilled craftsmen took time to carefully finish it into a snake eyes umbrella.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the raw materials to the finished product, the craftsmen insist on the real thing.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is not only gorgeous. We hope you can feel the long story of how this umbrella was made. Kurotani Washi “Byakko” – a superb product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle of the umbrella is made of black bamboo.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen the umbrella is closed, it looks like a thin and beautiful bamboo.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe paper is made of long fibers of Kozo (paper mulberry), which are torn by hand and scattered on the ground paper to create a cloud-like pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen the umbrella is opened, you can hear the crispy sound of the folded washi coming apart piece by piece.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clasp that determines the opening of the umbrella is made of wood, not metal.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clicking sound of the wood resonates comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope you will enjoy this gem of Kyoto Kurotani Washi and Kyoto Wagasa-ya Tsujikura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial:Japanese traditional paper ‘washi’\u003cbr\u003e\nColor: white\u003cbr\u003e\nBone: Bamboo\u003cbr\u003e\nStretchers: 40\u003cbr\u003e\nShaft: Wood\u003cbr\u003e\nLatch: Metal\u003cbr\u003e\nLength: About 80.5cm (about 31.7inch)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter: About 82cm (about 32.3inch)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/1660\/9903\/files\/wagasa-drawing-en-1_67da1425-467a-46cf-b53e-fa8fa2a42568.gif?v=1727228456\"\u003e","brand":"日本最古の京都和傘屋 辻倉","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44568414650479,"sku":"shikinomado-01","price":110000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/1660\/9903\/files\/IMG_7458-2.jpg?v=1771744358","url":"https:\/\/www.kyoto-tsujikura.com\/en\/products\/shikinomado-01","provider":"日本最古の京都和傘屋 辻倉","version":"1.0","type":"link"}