【Mino Handmade Washi x Itoshiro Indigo Dyeing 2026】
The beautiful gradations of indigo dye. The ultimate Nagara River basin product.
Mino handmade washi paper, dyed with indigo grown in Itoshiro, Gifu, crafted into a one-of-a-kind, special collaboration wagasa (Japanese umbrella).
One of five Janome umbrellas (bull's-eye pattern) available this season only.
Mino handmade washi is very durable; it can be folded, crumpled, squeezed, and dipped in dye.
Its unique and appealing dye patterns are a highlight.
The delicate and colorful thread stitching will delight you every time you open the wagasa.
The handle and "rokuro" (moving parts) are finished with natural urushi lacquer by rokuro craftsman Kazuo Nagaya.
The more you use it, the more character it develops.
A wagasa is something that can never be made from scratch by one person alone.
This wagasa, created through the hands of many craftsmen, embodies their struggles, ingenuity, and passion, and its inherent beauty seems to express this very fact.
◆Mino Handmade Washi: Terada Washi Kobo, Sachiyo Terada
◆Indigo Dyeing: Itoshiro Yōhinten
◆Wiped Lacquer (handle, rokuro): Nagaya Mokkōjo, Kazuo Nagaya
◆Wagasa Production: Takahashi Wagasa-ten, Miki Tanaka
*Washi paper treated with oil will change from yellow to brown over time due to aging.
Please read this article.
"Can wagasa be repaired? How long do they last?"
【Specifications】
● Umbrella length: Approx. 60cm
● Diameter: Approx. 106cm
● Total length (including handle): Approx. 74cm
● Number of ribs: 44
● Weight: Approx. 460g
＜Limited to 1 item＞
*As this item is also displayed in-store,there is a possibility it may sell out in the interim.
In such a case, even if you complete the purchase procedure,we may need to contact you to cancel the order.Thank you for your understanding.
【Regarding Restocks and Custom Orders】
Many of our wagasa are one-of-a-kind items, so even if they are "sold out," we keep them listed 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, additional custom order fees 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.