Kohaku / Specially selected Kurotani Washi

◆Kyoto “Kurotani Washi” × Kyoto “Wagasa shop Tsujikura”
A traditional craft that has been protected and nurtured through a long history.
“Kurotani Washi,” the paper-making village in 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.
Kurotani’s Unryu paper, finished after a long period of time, beautifully highlights the Kozo paper when held up to the sun.
We make our products from the finest raw materials.
We hope you will feel the long story of how it is made.

◆Specially selected Kurotani Washi “Kohaku”
This is amber-colored Unryu paper made from Kozo paper.
This amber-colored Unryu paper is made by leaving streaks of Kozo paper during the papermaking process.
“Kohaku” is a transparent yellowish brown color.

◆Each and every charm　-Wagasa, that can be felt with all five senses
・The handle is made of black bamboo.It feels smooth and comfortable in your hand when you hold it.
・When the umbrella is closed, the original slender and beautiful form of a single bamboo is restored.
・Kozo (paper mulberry) of Unryu paper, which shows through when held up to the sun.
・Unryu paper is paper with long fibers of kozo (paper mulberry) torn by hand and scattered on the base paper to form a cloud-like pattern.
・The sound of the folded Japanese paper separating one by one when the umbrella is opened.
・The stopper, which determines the opening of the umbrella, is made of wood instead of metal fittings.The sound of the wooden claw is pleasant to listen to.

We are pleased to offer you the finest products of “Kyoto Kurotani Washi” and “Kyoto Wagasa shop Tsujikura”.

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.

Specifications: Rain umbrella
Material: Kyoto Kurotani handmade paper (waterproofed)
Color: Yellow
Bone: Bamboo
Stretchers: 44
Shaft : Bamboo
Latch : Wooden
Headband: Waterproof double-layered cloth
Length: 74cm
Diameter: 105cm

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):

¥3,100~ 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.

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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