【Mino Handmade Washi × Indigo Dye】
The beautiful gradations of indigo dye.
The ultimate Nagara River Basin product.
The indigo-dyed washi resembles the cosmos. Each piece is unique, with different dye colors and patterns every time.
The wiped lacquer finish on the pivot is beautiful and rich in character.
The sensation of opening it is smoothly fluid, and the "clack" sound of the wooden catch is unique to the bamboo handle.
This wagasa, handcrafted by artisans in the Nagara River basin, is breathtakingly beautiful.
The dark indigo-dyed washi, unique to Watanabe Somemono-ten, reveals a breathtaking transparency when oiled, which becomes even more apparent when light passes through it.
The contrast between the red-dyed bamboo ribs and the indigo color is stylish and cool.
Furthermore, it features a luxurious special specification with a four-tiered thread-stitching gradation.
The pivot features a genuine lacquer finish by pivot artisan Kazuo Nagaya.
It gains more character the more it is used.
The handle uses high-quality onname-dake (female bamboo), characterized by its smooth feel and lightness.
◆Mino Handmade Washi: Kousoushi Kobo, Takeshi Kano
◆Indigo Dye: Gujo Honzome Watanabe Somemono-ten, Kazuyoshi Watanabe
◆Wiped Lacquer (Pivot): Nagaya Mokkojo, Kazuo Nagaya
◆Wagasa Production: Takahashi Wagasa-ten, Miki Tanaka
*Washi treated with oil will change in color from yellow to brown over time due to aging.
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【Specifications】
●Umbrella Length: Approx. 60cm
●Diameter: Approx. 106cm
●Overall Length (including handle): Approx. 74cm
●Number of Ribs: 44
●Handle: Bamboo
●Pivot, Catch: Wood
●Weight: Approx. 440g
*This item is also displayed in-store, so it may sell out due to a time lag.
In such cases, even if you complete the purchase procedure, we may contact you to cancel the order.
Thank you for your understanding.
【Restock and Order Information】
Many wagasa are one-of-a-kind, so even if they are "sold out," they are displayed as wagasa samples. If you wish to order a wagasa with the exact same specifications, please contact us by email. Also, if you wish to order custom specifications, there may be an additional order fee. 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.