【Mino Handmade Washi x Indigo Dye】
Beautiful indigo dye with varying shades.
The ultimate Nagara River Basin product.
The unevenly dyed indigo washi is like a universe. Each piece is unique, with different dye colors and patterns.
The lacquered spoke slider is beautifully textured.
The smooth feel when opening and the crisp click of the wooden stopper are unique to the bamboo handle.
The wagasa, crafted by artisans in the Nagara River basin, is breathtakingly beautiful.
The deep indigo-dyed washi, unique to Watanabe Somemono-ten, reveals a breathtaking transparency when oiled and held up to the light.
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-stage gradient of thread lacing.
The spoke slider is finished with genuine lacquer by spoke slider artisan Kazuo Nagaya.
It develops a deeper texture with use.
The handle uses high-quality female bamboo, characterized by its smooth feel and lightness.
◆Mino Handmade Washi: Yukikusa Washi Kobo, Takeshi Kano
◆Indigo Dye: Gujo Honzome Watanabe Somemono-ten, Kazuyoshi Watanabe
◆Wipe-lacquer (spoke slider): Nagaya Mokkojo, Kazuo Nagaya
◆Wagasa Production: Takahashi Wagasa-ten, Miki Tanaka
*Washi 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: Approximately 60cm
●Diameter: Approximately 106cm
●Total length (including handle): Approximately 74cm
●Number of ribs: 44
●Handle: Bamboo
●Spoke slider, stopper: Wood
●Weight: Approximately 440g
*This item is also displayed in our physical 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 your order.
We appreciate your understanding in advance.
【About restocks and custom orders】
Many wagasa are one-of-a-kind, so even if an item is "sold out," it may still be listed as a sample. If you would like a wagasa with the exact same specifications, please contact us by email.Additionally, if you wish to order a custom-made wagasa with original specifications, there may be an additional custom order fee. Please contact us for details.
■Contact: info@teshigoto.casa【Contact person: 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.