Tsujikura "Kiwami" Aya-Tsuzuri - Cherry Blossoms in Love Peach -

These Japanese umbrellas are crafted using rare "Kurotani Washi," which was designated an Intangible Cultural Property by Kyoto Prefecture in 1983.

■ Kyoto "Kurotani Washi" x Kyoto "Wagasaya Tsujikura"
A traditional craft protected and nurtured through a long history.
"Kurotani Washi," from the papermaking village of Ayabe, Kyoto, is an exceptionally rare handmade paper created entirely by artisans, sheet by sheet.
Known for its durability and longevity, it is also used for the restoration of cultural properties due to its ability to withstand long-term preservation.
Using this rare Kurotani Washi, Tsujikura's skilled artisans have meticulously handcrafted a Janome (eye-of-the-snake) umbrella over a period of time.
We bring you this exquisite masterpiece, a collaboration between "Kyoto Kurotani Washi" and "Kyoto Wagasaya Tsujikura."

■ Aya-tuzuri (Color Weaving)

The "Aya-tuzuri" series creates a harmony of colors within a single umbrella by stitching together different types of Japanese paper.

For the two bands running diagonally across the umbrella surface,
different types of washi have been carefully cut and applied.

The overlapping of patterned washi
with soft, solid-colored washi,
creates a beautiful depth through the varying textures and ways light filters through.

■ Cherry Blossoms on Lovely Pink
A design featuring delicate cherry blossoms scattered across a soft pink background.

Embodying the gentle feeling of spring petals dancing in the air,
this piece adds a subtle radiance,
brightening up your attire.

A delicate and elegant umbrella
woven from intricate handiwork.

≪Click here for more about "Kurotani Washi," the papermaking village of Ayabe, Kyoto≫

Specifications: Rain Umbrella
Material: Kyoto Kurotani handmade Washi, Kyo-Yuzen Washi (waterproofed)
Color: Pink tones
Decorative thread: Two-tier silk thread
Ribs: 44 pieces of Madake bamboo (Shunkei lacquer finish)
Handle: Medake bamboo
Spring catch: Wood
Top cover: Double-layered waterproof fabric
Total length: 74cm
Diameter: 105cm

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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