Crystal (Light blue purple) / Higasa_Specially selected Kurotani Washi

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.

All of the raw materials are made from natural materials.
It is not only gorgeous.
We hope you will feel the long story of the process of making this superb product.

Kyoto Kurotani Specially Selected Parasol “Crystal”
　This is a Japanese parasol with a light blue-purple color.

Each of the charms of this parasol can be felt with the five senses.

The handle is made of black bamboo. The handle is made of black bamboo, which feels smooth and comfortable when you hold it in your hand.
It feels smooth and comfortable in your hand.
When the umbrella is closed, the original slim and beautiful appearance of a single bamboo stick is created.
When held up to the sun, the Kozo (paper mulberry) of the Unryu paper shows through.
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 of the folded washi separating one by one when the umbrella is opened.
The stopper, which determines how the umbrella opens, is made of wood instead of metal fittings.
The sound of the wooden clasp is a pleasant echo.

Kyoto Kurotani Washi” and “Kyoto Wagasa shop Tsujikura” will provide you with 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: Light blue purple
Bone: Bamboo
Stretchers: 44
Shaft: Wood
Latch: Metal
Length: About 80.5cm (about 31.7inch)
Diameter: About 82cm (about 32.3inch)

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):

¥3,100~ 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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