{"product_id":"kurotanihigasa-016","title":"Light Green \/ Higasa_Specially selected Kurotani Washi","description":"\u003cp\u003eKyoto ‘Kurotani Washi’ × Kyoto ‘Wagasa shop Tsujikura’.\u003cbr\u003e\nA traditional craft that has been preserved and nurtured over a long history.\u003cbr\u003e\nKurotani Washi, from the paper-making village of Ayabe in Kyoto, is a very rare type of Japanese paper made entirely by hand by craftsmen.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is used for the restoration of cultural properties because it is strong and long-lasting and can withstand long-term preservation.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rare Kurotani unryu paper is used to make Tsujikura’s wagasa.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe deep crimson colour of the jenome umbrella is reminiscent of maiko (apprentice geisha).\u003cbr\u003e\nThe washi craftsman said it was very difficult to produce the specified colour.\u003cbr\u003e\nAs Tsujikura hoped, the deep crimson Unryu paper was finally produced.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe parasol was carefully made into a parasol by skilled craftsmen over a long period of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe parasol is made from raw materials, using only the finest quality materials.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is not only gorgeous. We hope that you will feel the long story of how it is made.\u003cbr\u003e\nWakakusa is one of the traditional colours of Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe result is a Japanese parasol full of vitality and dynamism, reminiscent of the fresh colours of young grass and leaves that have just sprouted at the beginning of spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the charms of the Wagasa – a Wagasa that can be felt with all five senses.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe handle is made of black bamboo, which is smooth and comfortable to hold in the hand.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe paper is made of Kozo (paper mulberry), which shows through when held up to the sun.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe long fibres of kozo (paper mulberry) torn by hand are scattered over the base paper to form a cloud-like pattern, which is called unryu-gami.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sound of the folded washi separating one by one when the umbrella is opened.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe umbrella has a wooden stopper, instead of metal fittings, which determines the opening of the umbrella.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sound of the wooden clasp is a pleasant echo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best of Kyoto Kurotani Washi (Japanese paper) and Tsujikura Wagasa (Japanese umbrella shop).\u003c\/p\u003e\nThis umbrella is made with Washi paper. It is slim and light, the most simple style and easy to use. It is recommended for the first Wagasa. Maiko and Geiko in Kyoto are actually using this type of Wagasa.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial:Japanese traditional paper ‘washi’\u003cbr\u003e\nColor: Green\u003cbr\u003e\nBone: Bamboo\u003cbr\u003e\nStretchers: 40\u003cbr\u003e\nShaft: Bamboo\u003cbr\u003e\nLatch: Wood\u003cbr\u003e\nLength: About 80.5cm (about 31.7inch)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter: About 82cm (about 32.3inch)\u003cbr\u003e\n\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","brand":"日本最古の京都和傘屋 辻倉","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42555265384559,"sku":"kurotanihigasa-016","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__E9_BB_92_E8_B0_B7_E9_9B_B2_E7_AB_9C__E8_8B_A5_E8_8D_89_EF_BC_91-scaled_d036feb5-7846-4ffa-947b-a7d028dea2d8.jpg?v=1726202779","url":"https:\/\/kyoto-tsujikura.pro\/en\/products\/kurotanihigasa-016","provider":"日本最古の京都和傘屋 辻倉","version":"1.0","type":"link"}