{"product_id":"kurotanihigasa-008","title":"Genbu(Black) \/ Higasa_Specially selected Kurotani Washi","description":"\u003cp\u003e-Kyoto Kurotani Washi x Kyoto Wagasa-ya Tsujikura-\u003cbr\u003e A traditional craft that has been protected and nurtured throughout its long history.\u003cbr\u003e Kurotani Washi, a paper-making village in Ayabe City, Kyoto Prefecture, is a very rare type of Japanese paper that is made one sheet at a time by craftsmen.\u003cbr\u003e Because it is strong, long-lasting, and can withstand long-term storage, it is also used in the restoration of cultural properties.\u003cbr\u003e The rare Kurotani Unryu paper is used to make special washi for Tsujikura’s Japanese umbrellas.\u003cbr\u003e Kurotani Unryu paper, finished after a long period of time, seems to float beautifully when held up to the sun.\u003cbr\u003e Skilled craftsmen carefully crafted this parasol over a long period of time.\u003cbr\u003e We are particular about the raw materials and the real thing.\u003cbr\u003e We hope you will feel the long story of how it is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Kyoto Kurotani Specially Selected Parasol “Genbu”-\u003cbr\u003e ”Genbu”, a black paper in Tsujikura’s specially selected Kurotani series, has been completed in response to many requests.\u003cbr\u003e The black Unryu paper is cool even in black because you can see through the Kozo (paper mulberry) of the Washi when you hold it up to the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Wagasa’s appeal to the senses-\u003cbr\u003e ・The handle of the umbrella is made of black bamboo.\u003cbr\u003e t feels smooth and comfortable in your hand when you hold it.\u003cbr\u003e ・When the umbrella is closed, it becomes a single, thin, beautiful bamboo.\u003cbr\u003e ・The paper is made of long fibers of Kozo (paper mulberry), which are torn by hand and scattered on the ground paper to create a cloud-like pattern.\u003cbr\u003e ・When the umbrella is opened, you can hear the crispy sound of the folded washi coming apart piece by piece.\u003cbr\u003e ・The clasp that determines the opening of the umbrella is made of wood, not metal.\u003cbr\u003e The clicking sound of the wood resonates comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope you will enjoy this gem of Kyoto Kurotani Washi and Kyoto Wagasa-ya Tsujikura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Not a rain umbrella.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--[block id=\"pr_text_jyanome\"]--\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Material:Kyoto Kurotani Unryu Paper\u0026nbsp;(waterproofed)\u003cbr\u003e Color: Black\u003cbr\u003e Bone: Bamboo\u003cbr\u003e Stretchers: 44\u003cbr\u003e Shaft: Bamboo\u003cbr\u003e Latch: Wooden\u003cbr\u003e Headband: Waterproof double-layered cloth\u003cbr\u003e Length: About 80.5cm (about 31.7inch)\u003cbr\u003e Diameter: About 82cm (about 32.3inch)\u003cbr\u003e Weight:260g\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/1660\/9903\/files\/wagasa-drawing-en-1_67da1425-467a-46cf-b53e-fa8fa2a42568.gif?v=1727228456\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"日本最古の京都和傘屋 辻倉","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42555234582639,"sku":"kurotanihigasa-008","price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/1660\/9903\/files\/E6_97_A5_E5_82_98_E3_83_BB_E9_BB_92_E8_B0_B7_E9_9B_B2_E7_AB_9C_E3_83_BB_E7_8E_841_d9a80f26-23b4-49dc-8779-b31bad3dc82e.jpg?v=1726201986","url":"https:\/\/kyoto-tsujikura.pro\/en\/products\/kurotanihigasa-008","provider":"日本最古の京都和傘屋 辻倉","version":"1.0","type":"link"}