{"product_id":"kurotanihigasa-018","title":"Iris Blue \/ Higasa_Specially selected Kurotani Washi","description":"\u003cp\u003eKyoto ‘Kurotani Washi’× Kyoto ‘Wagasa shop Tsujikura’.\u003cbr\u003e A traditional craft that has been preserved and nurtured over a long history.\u003cbr\u003e Kurotani 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 It is used for the restoration of cultural properties because it is strong and long-lasting and can withstand long-term preservation.\u003cbr\u003e The rare Kurotani unryu paper is used to make Tsujikura’s wagasa.\u003cbr\u003e The deep crimson colour of the jenome umbrella is reminiscent of maiko (apprentice geisha).\u003cbr\u003e The washi craftsman said it was very difficult to produce the specified colour.\u003cbr\u003e As Tsujikura hoped, the deep crimson Unryu paper was finally produced.\u003cbr\u003e The 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 It is not only gorgeous. We hope that you will feel the long story of how it is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIris-iro is a bluish purple colour with a vivid and elegant impression. It is a Japanese parasol with depth and transparency, as if it directly reflects the colour of iris flowers in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the charms of the Wagasa – a Wagasa that can be felt with all five senses.\u003cbr\u003e The handle is made of black bamboo, which is smooth and comfortable to hold in the hand.\u003cbr\u003e The paper is made of Kozo (paper mulberry), which shows through when held up to the sun.\u003cbr\u003e The 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 The sound of the folded washi separating one by one when the umbrella is opened.\u003cbr\u003e The umbrella has a wooden stopper, instead of metal fittings, which determines the opening of the umbrella.\u003cbr\u003e The 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\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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 \u003cbr\u003e Material:Japanese traditional paper ‘washi’\u003cbr\u003e Color: Purple\u003cbr\u003e Bone: Bamboo\u003cbr\u003e Stretchers: 40\u003cbr\u003e Shaft: Bamboo\u003cbr\u003e Latch: Wood\u003cbr\u003e Length: About 80.5cm (about 31.7inch)\u003cbr\u003e Diameter: About 82cm (about 32.3inch)\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":42555268923503,"sku":"kurotanihigasa-018","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__E6_B1_9F_E6_88_B8_E7_B4_AB1-scaled_5aaad3f5-29ab-4b40-83b3-b707371159f1.jpg?v=1726202807","url":"https:\/\/kyoto-tsujikura.pro\/en\/products\/kurotanihigasa-018","provider":"日本最古の京都和傘屋 辻倉","version":"1.0","type":"link"}