【Mino Handmade Washi x Itoshiro Indigo Dye 2026】
The beautiful gradations of indigo dye. The ultimate Nagara River basin product.
This is a one-of-a-kind special collaboration Japanese umbrella made from Mino handmade washi paper, dyed with indigo grown in Itoshiro, Gifu, and crafted into a wagasa.
One of five Janome umbrellas available for a limited time this season.
Mino handmade washi paper is very durable; it can be folded, crumpled, and immersed in dye without damage.
Its uniquely distinctive dyed patterns are captivating.
The delicate and colorful thread stitching delights every time the umbrella is opened.
The bamboo handle and ferrule are finished with authentic urushi lacquer by ferrule craftsman Kazuo Nagaya.
The more it is used, the richer its character becomes.
A wagasa is something that cannot be made by one person alone from scratch.
This wagasa, made by the hands of many craftsmen, embodies their struggles, ingenuity, and passion, and its very existence reflects that beauty.
◆Mino Handmade Washi: Terada Washi Kobo, Yukiyo Terada
◆Indigo Dye: Itoshiro Yōhinten
◆Fuki Urushi (handle, ferrule): Nagaya Mokkōjo, Kazuo Nagaya
◆Wagasa Production: Takahashi Wagasa-ten, Miki Tanaka
*The oil-treated washi paper will change from yellow to brown over time due to age-related deterioration.
Please read this article.
"Can wagasa be repaired? How long do they last?"
【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 available in store,there is a possibility of it being sold out due to overlapping sales.
In such cases, we may contact you to cancel your purchase,even if you have completed the purchase process.We appreciate your understanding.
【About restocks and custom orders】
Many of our wagasa are one-of-a-kind, so even if an item is "sold out," we keep it listed as a sample. If you would like a wagasa with the exact same specifications, please contact us by email. Please note that custom orders with original specifications may incur additional charges. Please contact us for details.
■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.