A traditional Japanese paper umbrella (wagasa), hand painted with a vibrant, all-over cherry blossom (sakura) design against a soft, gradient background. The top center features a decorative green paper cap structure accented with yellow and white borders and secured with a fine cord.
Key Features
Sakura Motif: Densely covered with cherry blossoms in various sizes and styles, including soft pink petals with gold centers, white flower silhouettes, and small accent blossoms in deep magenta/maroon.
Gradient Background: The paper canopy features a soft watercolor gradient shifting between pale pink, gentle yellow, and light lilac hues.
Central Cap (Atama): An olive-green cap topped with a four-pointed star collar layered with yellow and white trim, bound at the base with a thin cord.
Traditional Construction: Built with visible radial wooden or bamboo ribs extending out from the center to support the paper canopy, typical of classic wagasa craft.
*comes with stand
About Shikisai Koubou Kirara
Create handcrafted Japanese umbrellas using techniques passed down from the late Kiyoshi Furuchi, a master craftsman of Yamagata Wagasa, the traditional umbrella craft of Yamagata.
Today, the collection includes elegant mini umbrellas designed for interior décor as well as functional rain umbrellas. Each piece reflects the beauty of traditional Japanese craftsmanship while introducing fresh designs and contemporary expressions.
By preserving the techniques of Yamagata Wagasa while exploring new possibilities, they hope to carry this beautiful craft into the future—one umbrella at a time.
Preserving Tradition, Reimagining the Japanese Umbrella
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