【Mino Handmade Washi x Itoshiro Indigo Dye 2026】
The beautiful gradations of indigo dye. The ultimate Nagara River basin product.
This is a truly unique, special collaboration wagasa (Japanese umbrella), crafted from Mino handmade washi paper dyed with indigo grown in Itoshiro, Gifu.
This is one of five limited-edition Janome umbrellas for this season.
Mino handmade washi is incredibly durable; it can be folded, crumpled, squeezed, and soaked in dye without damage.
Its uniquely distinctive dyed patterns are its charm.
The delicate and colorful thread stitching delights you every time you open the umbrella.
The bamboo handle and ferrule are finished with genuine lacquer by ferrule artisan Kazuo Nagaya.
It will develop a deeper aesthetic appeal with continued use.
A wagasa is something that cannot be created by one person alone from start to finish.
This wagasa, created through the hands of many artisans, embodies their individual efforts, ingenuity, and passion, and its inherent beauty seems to express this.
◆Mino handmade washi: Terada Washi Studio, Sachiyo Terada
◆Indigo dyeing: Itoshiro Youhinten
◆Wipe-lacquer finish (handle, ferrule): Nagaya Mokkojo, Kazuo Nagaya
◆Wagasa production: Takahashi Wagasa Shop, Miki Tanaka
*Washi paper treated with oil will change from yellow to brown over time due to aging.
Please read this article.
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【Specifications】
●Umbrella length: Approx. 60cm
●Diameter: Approx. 106cm
●Overall length (including handle): Approx. 74cm
●Number of ribs: 44
●Weight: Approx. 460g
＜Limited to 1 item＞
*As this item is also sold in stores, there is a possibility that it may be sold out due to a timing difference.
In such cases, we may contact you to cancel your purchase even if you have completed the purchase procedure.Thank you for your understanding.
【Regarding Restocks and Orders】
Many of our wagasa are one-of-a-kind, so they are listed as samples even if they are "sold out." If you would like a wagasa with exactly the same specifications, please contact us by email. Also, if you wish to order a custom design, an additional order fee may apply. Please inquire.
■Contact: info@teshigoto.casa【Attn: Kawaguchi】
All Gifu Japanese umbrellas are carefully made one by one by the hands of craftsmen.
It takes over two months to make one Japanese umbrella.
Japanese umbrellas, which are said to be ``open as flowers, closed as bamboo'', are traditional Japanese crafts that are filled with the skill of craftsmen and attention to detail.
Each Japanese umbrella is created through numerous production processes that last over two months.
The thoughtfulness of craftsmen and traditional techniques create delicate beauty.
The framework of a Japanese umbrella is made from a piece of bamboo that is split evenly and assembled so that when the umbrella is folded, it returns to its original shape.
The moment you open it, the colors of the Japanese paper and the delicate threads create a beautiful shadow that surrounds the person holding it.
All of these are the only Japanese umbrellas in the world, created through the painstaking work of craftsmen.