Kyoto Kurotani Special Parasol "Unryu/Tanabata White"

Kyoto's "Kurotani Washi" x Kyoto's "Wagasa-ya Tsujikura"
Traditional crafts that have been protected and nurtured throughout a long history.
Kurotani Washi, a papermaking village in Ayabe, Kyoto, is an extremely rare type of washi paper, each and every sheet of which is handmade by artisans.
It is characterized by its durability and long life, and can withstand long-term storage, so it is also used in the restoration of cultural properties.
This rare Kurotani Unryu paper was used to make paper specifically for Tsujikura's Japanese umbrellas.
Kurotani's Unryu paper was completed over a long period of time, and when held up to the sun the paper mulberry appears to stand out beautifully.
A skilled craftsman took his time to carefully craft this parasol.

We are particular about producing authentic products, starting from the raw materials.
We hope you will pick up the item and feel the long story that goes into its creation.

■Kyoto Kurotani Special Parasol "Unryu/Tanabata White"
This is a cute Japanese parasol made of white cloud-patterned washi paper with colorful diamond decorations reminiscent of Tanabata ornaments scattered all over it.

◇ Each and every charm - Experience Japanese umbrellas with all five senses -
・The handle is made of black bamboo. It feels great when you hold it in your hand.
It's smooth and feels good in the hand.
・When the umbrella is closed it retains the beautiful, slender appearance of a single stalk of bamboo.
・The kozo paper used in Unryu paper becomes transparent when held up to the sun.
*Unryu paper is paper made by scattering long fibers of hand-torn kozo (paper mulberry) onto the base paper to create a cloud-like pattern.
- The crisp sound you hear when you open an umbrella as the folded Japanese paper comes apart one by one.
・The fastener that determines how open the umbrella is is made of wood rather than metal.
The clicking sound of the wooden clasps is a pleasant sound.

We will deliver the finest products from "Kyoto Kurotani Washi" and "Kyoto Wagasa-ya Tsujikura."

◇For more information on Kurotani Washi paper from Kyoto, click here

*If the item is out of stock, we will accept reservations. Please contact the store by phone.
★ Now accepting reservations
If you would like to make a reservation, please call us or add us to your LINE friends list and send us a message with your name and the comment "Kyoto Kurotani Special Parasol 'Unryu/Tanabata White' and 'Reservation Request'". Tsujikura will get back to you.
・Kyoto store TEL: 075-221-4396
*This is not an umbrella.

Specifications: Parasol, decorative
Material: Kyoto Kurotani handmade Unryu paper
Color: White
Decorative thread: White silk thread/two-tiered decoration
Frame: 44 pieces of madake bamboo (openwork finish)
Handle: Bamboo
Clasp (fastener): Wood
Raincoat: Waterproof double layered cloth
Total length: approx. 80.5cm
Diameter: Approx. 82cm
Weight: 260g

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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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.
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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.