Kyoto Kurotani, Unryu / Janome Pattern / Evergreen / KIWAMI

Kyoto “Kurotani Washi” × Kyoto “Wagasa shop Tsujikura

A traditional craft that has been protected and nurtured over a long history.
Kurotani Washi, which comes from the paper-making village of Ayabe, Kyoto, is a very rare type of Japanese paper made exclusively by hand by craftsmen.
Kurotani Washi is used for restoration of cultural assets because it is strong, long-lasting, and can withstand long-term preservation.
This rare Kurotani Unryu paper is carefully crafted into Janome umbrellas by Tsujikura’s skilled craftsmen over a long period of time.
Kyoto Kurotani Washi” and “Kyoto Wagasa Shop Tsujikura” are proud to present this excellent product.

Tsujikura “Kiwami” Janome pattern
Janome” means “to protect from misfortune and bring good luck”.
This Wagasa has the meaning of warding off bad luck, and is both beautiful and strong.

TOKIWA(Evergreen)
Tokiwa is an evergreen tree like pine or cedar, and this beautiful Wagasa has an eye-catching dark green color like the leaves that remain unchanged all year round. Tokiwa also means “everlasting.

This umbrella is made with Washi paper. It is slim and light, the most simple style and easy to use. It is recommended for the first Wagasa. Maiko and Geiko in Kyoto are actually using this type of Wagasa.

Material:Japanese traditional paper ‘washi’,waterproofed
Color: Green,White
Bone: Bamboo
Stretchers: 44
Shaft: Bamboo
Latch: Wood
Length: About 74cm (about 29.1inch)
Diameter: About 105cm (about 41.3inch)

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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