Kyoto Kurotani Special Selection Parasol "Byakko" (Ecru)

Kyoto "Kurotani Washi" x Kyoto "Wagasa-ya Tsujikura"
Traditional crafts that have been protected and nurtured throughout a long history.
"Kurotani Washi," produced in the papermaking village of Ayabe, Kyoto, is an exceptionally rare Japanese paper made entirely by hand by craftsmen, one sheet at a time. Its characteristic strength and longevity make it suitable for long-term preservation, and it is even used for the restoration of cultural assets. We have commissioned the production of specialized washi paper for Tsujikura's Japanese umbrellas using this rare Kurotani Unryu-shi (cloud-dragon paper).

Made with an uncompromising commitment to authentic raw materials.
It is not just about the splendor; we hope you will hold it in your hands and feel the long story that unfolds until it is fully crafted.

■ Unbleached: Enjoy the natural color of the washi paper itself.

◇ Each point of charm - A Japanese umbrella to be felt with the five senses -
・Black bamboo is used for the handle. The feel when gripped in the hand is smooth and comfortable.
・The kozo fibers of the Unryu-shi are visible when held up to the sun.
*Unryu-shi refers to paper that features cloud-like patterns created by scattering long, hand-torn kozo fibers across the base paper.
・The crisp sound of the folded washi paper separating one by one when opening the umbrella.
・For the catch (hajiki) that determines how wide the umbrella opens, we used wood rather than metal. The sound of the wooden catch clicking into place is a pleasant resonance.

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

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*If out of stock, we will accept pre-orders.
Please contact our physical store in Kyoto.
TEL: 075-221-4396
*This is not a rain umbrella.

Specifications: Parasol, for decoration
Material: Kyoto Kurotani hand-made Unryu-shi
Color: Unbleached
Decorative thread: White
Ribs: Madake bamboo, 40 ribs (clear finish)
Handle: Bamboo
Catch (hajiki): Wood
Total length: Approx. 80.5cm
Diameter: Approx. 82cm
Weight: 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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