『Calligraphy and Painting: Reisei WAGASA』
￥121,000(tax included)
We would like to transform the elegant beauty culture of Japan that has been passed down since ancient times into a new form and deliver it to people all over the world.
Tsujikura connected with the calligrapher and painter Reisei's thoughts and this collaboration was realized. This Reisei Japanese umbrella was born.
"FATE" A momentary encounter can change your life
May the heavens shower you with happy connections...
With this in mind, the character for “en” (connection) was drawn by the calligrapher and painter Reisen.
From November to December, Tsujikura Japanese umbrella craftsmen climb the mountains of the ancient capital where there are few insects, search for bamboo, and spend about three months carefully handcrafting each umbrella with all their heart and soul. The Japanese paper used is "Kurotani Washi," an intangible cultural property of Kyoto. The carefully crafted Japanese umbrellas are completed through more than 100 production processes.
It is a work of art. It is the result of the virtuosity of a craftsman who can only make one Japanese umbrella from one stalk of bamboo. When the umbrella is closed, it returns to its original shape as a single beautiful stalk of bamboo.
On rainy days... on sunny days... on days when you wear a kimono or Western clothes, you can enjoy it as an umbrella for everyday use. You can also open it and display it as an elegant interior piece in your room. Immerse yourself in the scent of a Japanese umbrella... and enjoy the world of elegant Japanese beauty that has been handed down since the Edo period.
History Flow how Reisei Umbrella has been developed
I would like to inherit and succeed the elegant Japanese beautiful culture that has been passed down from ancient Japan into a new form and deliver it to everyone around the world.
With such a heart-pounding feeling a chance happening led us to start a joint business venture with a great Umbrella maker “Tsujikura” , which has been going on for 300 years since the Edo period. Thanks to the connection with the Japan's oldest Japanese umbrella maker “Tsujikura”, Special Reisei Japanese Umbrella has been finished.
Tsujikura craftsmen climb the mountains near the ancient capital searching for black bamboos during November through December when there are few insects.
The work cost them a great deal of labor. Only one umbrella is finished from one black bamboo got through such hardships. It takes about three months to finish handmade umbrella Each umbrella is carefully finished one by one with craftsmanʼ s whole heart and soul.
Japanese paper used for those umbrellas is Kyoto intangible cultural property “Kurodani Unryushi Paper.
“The discerned Japanese umbrellas completed through more than 100 manufacturing processes are exactly works of art.
I hope you to appreciate the transcendental technique by a Japanese umbrella craftsman who can always make one Japanese umbrella from one black bamboo.
The figure with a closed umbrella let us imagine the original beautiful bamboo figure.On rainy days, sunny days,
wearing Kimono days and in ordinary clothes days you can easily enjoy Reisei umbrellas as an umbrella for everyday use.You can also enjoy it as an elegant interior work by opening it and decorating it as an object in your room.
Get fascinated with the scent of Japanese umbrellas and enjoy the elegant world of Japanese beauty that has been passed down since the Edo period.
About the product
Each and every one of these umbrellas is a SPECIAL ORDER. After receiving the order, the Tsujikura craftsmen go through 100 steps of manual work...
The calligrapher and artist, Liqing, will handwrite a serial number and signature on this special limited edition item, which will be delivered to you in approximately 3 months.
Specifications: Umbrella/Sunshade Material: Kyoto Kurotani washi paper, waterproofed *Each paper is hand-made, so there will be differences in the finish for each one.
Color: Character decoration of "En" drawn by Reisei Thread: White Frame: Female bamboo Handle (middle rod): True bamboo Hajiki (stopper): Wooden head paper (kappa): Waterproof double layer cloth Total length: 75cm
Diameter: 107cm
If you would like to place an order, please contact the store.
TEL: 075-221-4396
Tsujikura's Gift
Tsujikura's Japanese umbrellas are popular gifts for loved ones, as well as souvenirs and presents for people overseas.
We will deliver your order carefully in special gift packaging.
Tsujikura's original box and wrapping paper
It will be wrapped in black wrapping paper in an original presentation box made specifically for Japanese umbrellas.
We focused on simple packaging that brings out the colors of the Japanese umbrellas and creates a sense of joy when you open the box.
