Special Selection Bangasa Umbrella Ichimatsu "Gen"

■Special Selection Bangasa: Ichimatsu

A Bangasa (traditional oil-paper umbrella) featuring a bold, deep black Ichimatsu (checkered) pattern on natural-colored Washi paper.

The Ichimatsu pattern is a classic design consisting of alternating squares. Because the pattern continues indefinitely, it has long been cherished as an auspicious motif symbolizing prosperity and growth.

■ "Gen"

A word that expresses a deep, quiet black. The soft brightness of the natural Washi paper and the dignified black of "Gen" resonate with each other, creating a stately and elegant presence.

With its bold, chic, and powerful color scheme, this umbrella makes a striking impression on stage or in photographs, and adds a sense of refinement to any Japanese-style space.

This is a prestigious Bangasa crafted by Tsujikura, bringing the beauty of a classical pattern into a form that shines in the modern day.

■ Japanese materials and craftsmanship
Made using high-quality Japanese materials, each umbrella is carefully crafted one by one by skilled artisans.

Specifications: Rain umbrella
Material: Handmade Washi paper, waterproofed
Color: White and black shades
Ribs: White bamboo, 48 ribs
Lacquer: Black
Handle: White bamboo
Spring (clasp): Metal
Head cap: Waterproof double-layered fabric
Total length: Approx. 75.5 cm
Diameter: Approx. 110 cm

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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