Jet-Black and Blizzard / KIWAMI / High Quality Tsukiyakko

■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; each sheet is handmade by hand.

Kurotani washi is used in the restoration of cultural properties because it is durable and long-lasting, and can withstand long-term preservation. Tsujikura's skilled craftsmen carefully and painstakingly make the Janome umbrella out of this rare Kurotani washi paper.

We are pleased to offer you a superb product of “Kyoto Kurotani Washi” and “Kyoto Wagasa shop Tsujikura”.

■High Quality Tsukiyakko “Jet-Black and Blizzard“

“Jet-Black and Blizzard“ is a Japanese umbrella designed by Tsukiyakko with deep black color and delicate Japanese paper pattern. The “Blizzard” pattern on the jet-black background is made of Japanese paper that has been grated leaving the outer and black skins of Kozo paper mulberry trees, giving it the warmth and flavor that only natural materials can provide.

The contrast creates a fantastic beauty like falling snow in the silence and enhances the unique atmosphere of the Wagasa.

The handle and frame are also carefully crafted with traditional techniques using domestic materials, creating a gem that exudes the charm of handmade workmanship. "Jet-Black and Blizzard” is a refined and elegant product that is suitable for a special occasion or as a gift for an important person.

Specifications: Rain umbrella
Material: Kyoto Kurotani handmade paper (waterproofed)
Color: Black, White
Bone: Bamboo
Stretchers: 44
Shaft: White bamboo
Latch: Wooden
Headband: Waterproof double 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.)

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.