Outdoor Tea Ceremony Umbrella/Kurotani Washi/2.5 shaku

Nodate is the act of preparing and enjoying tea outdoors.

Nodate is a tea ceremony held outdoors.
It is not a formal tea ceremony that emphasizes the traditions held in the tea room,
This is a popular tea ceremony because you can enjoy tea while appreciating the beauty of nature.
It is often held in Japanese gardens and scenic parks.

Outdoor tea ceremonies began more than 500 years ago, during the conquest of Kyushu by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
It is said that it began when Sen no Rikyu, who accompanied him, made tea outdoors.
In the same year, the tea master Hechikan erected a vermilion umbrella to decorate the tea room.
This delighted Hideyoshi, who was hosting the tea ceremony, and from then on the nodate umbrella became an indispensable item at outdoor tea ceremonies.

As the Sengoku period ended and the Edo period began, outdoor tea ceremonies became more and more popular, and the demand for the crimson carpets and umbrellas that are indispensable for outdoor tea ceremonies increased.

Nowadays, umbrellas are widely used as decorations in teahouses at tourist spots, and continue to be used in outdoor tea ceremonies, such as those held at the Imperial Court.

*If the item is not in stock, it will be made after you place your order. Since it is handmade, it will take about 1 to 3 months for delivery.
It will take some time for delivery, but we will make it with great care to ensure your satisfaction.
It is custom-made, but you can specify the color (black, yellow, navy blue, etc.).

*The umbrella stand in the image is sold separately.

If you would like to make a reservation, please call us or add us to your LINE friends list and send us your name and the comment "Nodate Umbrella 2 shaku 5 sun: Reservation Request". We will get back to you.
・Kyoto store TEL: 075-221-4396

Specifications: Parasol/Decorative
*The washi paper is oiled to increase its strength.
It is not designed to be used on rainy days.

Material: Handmade Kurotani washi paper/vermilion dyed
Color: Vermilion
Bone: Bamboo
Handle (middle pole): Wood
Stopper: Metal
Inside decoration thread: Five-tiered decoration
Total length: 218cm (inner, joint part: 108cm)
Diameter: 145cm
Umbrella length: 83cm
Weight: Approx. 2,800g

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.