Higasa (Japanese parasol)
Bangasa (Sturdy umbrella)
Higasa (Japanese parasol)
Higasa (Japanese parasol)
Bangasa (Sturdy umbrella)
This is a sturdy, old-fashioned Bangasa made of bamboo and Japanese paper. The washi is coated with vegetable oil specially designed for Japanese umbrellas to make it waterproof, so it can be used on rainy days. It is handmade in Japan by Wagasa craftsmen who take time to produce each one. Nokiyakko is a type of umbrella with a different color on the outside.
Higasa (Japanese parasol)
Kurotani's Unryu paper, handmade for Japanese umbrellas, is the strongest and most beautiful paper made by Tsujikura craftsmen.
Higasa (Japanese parasol)
The ume motif is said to have been favored by Sen no Rikyu. It is considered a symbol of prosperity of offspring due to the fast growth, perseverance, and vitality of the ume tree, and is also considered a lucky pattern representing the New Year.
This is a Japanese parasol made of Kyoto Yuzen Washi paper with a lovely plum komon pattern.
Under the sunlight, the plum komon pattern shows through.
