Fubuki (White) / Specially selected Kurotani Washi
The black bark of kouzo and other trees, as well as the thick fiber bonds, are not removed, leaving the texture of the bark as in “fubuki”. The raw materials are carefully selected and manufactured with the utmost care and quality. We hope you will feel the long story of how it is made.
Kyoto “Kurotani Washi” × Kyoto “Wagasa shop Tsujikura
A traditional craft that has been preserved and nurtured through a long history.
Kurotani Washi,” from the paper-making village of Ayabe, Kyoto, is a very rare type of Japanese paper that is made entirely by hand by craftsmen. Kurotani washi is used in the restoration of cultural properties because of its durability and longevity, and its ability to withstand long-term preservation. Tsujikura’s Wagasa is made from this rare Kurotani Unryu paper.
Fubuki” (blowing snow)
This is a handmade Washi umbrella with the texture of the black bark of kouzo trees and the thick fibers left on the paper like “Fubuki”.
The raw materials are carefully selected and manufactured with the highest quality.
We hope you will feel the long story of how it was made.
Each of the charms of the Wagasa – Feel it with your five senses.
The handle is made of white bamboo. The handle is made of white bamboo, which feels smooth and comfortable when you hold it in your hand.
It feels smooth and comfortable when you hold it in your hand.
The handle is made of white bamboo, which feels smooth and comfortable when held in the hand.
Unryu-gami is made of long fibers of kozo (paper mulberry) torn by hand and scattered on the base paper to form a cloud-like pattern.
The sound you hear when you open the umbrella is the sound of the folded washi separating one by one.
Kyoto Kurotani Washi” and “Kyoto Wagasa shop Tsujikura” will bring you a superb product.
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’
Color: white
Bone: Bamboo
Stretchers: 40
Shaft: Wood
Latch: Metal
Length: About 80.5cm (about 31.7inch)
Diameter: About 82cm (about 32.3inch)
Handling Method
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.
About Shipping
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):
¥3,100~ Asia (Korea, Singapore, Thailand, etc.)
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, etc.)
¥3,500~ North America (USA, Canada, etc.)
Europe (UK, Italy, etc.)
¥5,700~ Europe (Russia, Iceland, etc.)
South America (Argentina, Peru, Brazil, etc.)
Middle East (United Arab Emirates, etc.)
English site payment is by US dollars.
After an order is received, products are shipped in about one week, and are delivered to the customer approximately one week following that.
Japanese Patterned Original Wagasa Bag
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.)
Overseas Customs & Import Duties
You are responsible for confirming that the product can be lawfully imported to the destination country.
When ordering from Tsujikura Online Shop, the recipient becomes the importer and must comply with all laws and regulations of the destination country.
Orders that are shipped to countries outside of Japan may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and fees levied by the destination country.
The recipient of an international shipment may be subject to such import taxes, customs duties and fees, which are levied once a shipment reaches your country.
Additional charges for customs clearance must be borne by the recipient; Tsujikura has no control over or relation to these charges and cannot predict what they may be.
Customs policies vary widely from country to country; please make sure you contact your local customs office for further information. When customs clearance procedures are required, delays can be caused beyond our original delivery estimates.
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