【Mino Handmade Washi x Indigo Dye】
The beautiful shades of indigo.
The ultimate Nagara River basin product.
The tie-dyed indigo washi paper is like the universe. Each one is a unique masterpiece with different dye colors and patterns.
The rokurō (wooden shaft) finished with fuki-urushi (wipe lacquer) is beautifully refined.
The opening action is smooth, and the "pachin" sound of the wood clicker is unique to the bamboo handle.
The wagasa, handcrafted by artisans in the Nagara River basin, is breathtakingly beautiful.
The deeply indigo-dyed washi paper, unique to Watanabe Dyeworks, reveals a breathtaking transparency when oiled and illuminated.
The contrast between the red-dyed bamboo ribs and the indigo color is stylish and cool.
Furthermore, it's a special edition with an exquisite, four-tiered gradient of thread stitching.
The rokurō (wooden shaft) is finished with genuine lacquer by rokurō craftsman Kazuo Nagaya.
It develops a richer character with use.
The handle is made of high-quality female bamboo, characterized by its smooth feel and lightness.
◆Mino Handmade Washi: Take Kanou, Kousou Washi Koubou
◆Indigo Dye: Kazuyoshi Watanabe, Gujo Honzome Watanabe Dyeworks
◆Fuki-urushi (Rokurō): Kazuo Nagaya, Nagaya Woodworking Shop
◆Wagasa Production: Miki Tanaka, Takahashi Wagasa Store
*Washi paper treated with oil will change in color 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
●Overall length (including handle) approx. 74cm
●Number of ribs 44
●Handle: Bamboo
●Rokurō (shaft), clicker: Wood
●Weight approx. 440g
*This item is also displayed in our physical store, so it may sell out due to a time lag.
In such cases, we may contact you to cancel your purchase even if you have completed the purchase procedure.
Thank you for your understanding.
【About restock/orders】
Since many wagasa are one-of-a-kind, we list them as samples even if they are "sold out." If you wish to order a wagasa with the exact same specifications, please contact us by email.Additionally, if you wish to order a custom design, an additional custom 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.