Kyoto Kurodani Specially Selected Umbrella "Byakko"

Kyoto "Kurotani Washi" x Kyoto "Wagasa-ya Tsujikura"
Traditional crafts that have been protected and nurtured over a long history.
"Kurotani Washi," from the papermaking village of Ayabe, Kyoto, is a highly rare Japanese paper, with each and every sheet handmade by artisans. Its defining characteristics are its strength and durability, and because it can withstand long-term preservation, it is also used for the restoration of cultural properties. We had Kurotani paper exclusively for Tsujikura's Japanese umbrellas made using this rare Kurotani unryu-shi (cloud-dragon paper).

"Achieving the specified color is extremely difficult," the washi artisan told us.
Finally, the unryu-shi for our Japanese umbrellas was completed exactly as Tsujikura requested,
and skilled artisans took their time to carefully craft it into a bangasa.

Produced with a commitment to authentic materials.
We hope you can feel the long story behind its creation when you hold it in your hands.

◇ The appeal of each detail - A Japanese umbrella you can feel with your five senses -
・White bamboo is used for the handle. When you hold it in your hand, you can feel how smooth and comfortable it is.
・When held up to the sun, you can see the kozo (mulberry) fibers of the unryu-shi showing through.
*Unryu-shi is paper that features cloud-like patterns created by scattering long, hand-torn kozo fibers onto the base paper.
・The crisp, crinkling sound of the folded washi separating one by one when you open the umbrella.

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

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Specifications: Rain umbrella
Material: Kyoto Kurotani handmade unryu-shi, waterproofed
Color: Unryu natural color
Ribs: Madake bamboo, 48 ribs (transparent finish)
Handle: Bamboo
Spring (catch): Gold
Head cap: Double waterproof cloth
Total length: Approx. 76cm
Diameter: Approx. 110cm
Weight: 740g

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.
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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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