The unique crook handle, made of cherry wood or “sakura”, the national tree of Japan, is fastened to a tube that is carved from Japanese oak, known as “kashi”. The fabric of the umbrella is very special and perhaps its most endearing quality. It is made of Hakusan silk, the famous silk that is used for high-end kimonos. The silk itself comes from the northern regions of the Ishikawa prefecture.

Two dramatic dragons are then hand-drawn onto the inside of the Hakusan silk umbrella by a master Kyoto Yuzen artist. Yuzen is a refined and elegant dyeing process founded in Kyoto and normally used on quality kimono silk. The 70cm (27.5”) rods or stretcher are made of steel, providing strength and flexibility. All parts of the umbrella have been further waterproofed and treated with a 99% UV-cut protective layer.

No expense has been spared. This is truly a work of art to be appreciated for a lifetime.

This umbrella can also be personalized at no additional cost. We will contact the purchaser by email after the product is ordered for the desired name (if any) on the umbrella.

Details:

• Width: Approx. 126cm (50”) Height: 73cm (28.7”)
• Entirely handcrafted and hand-painted in Kyoto
• Made from natural Japanese silk, cherry, oak, and flexible steel.
• Protective umbrella cover included
• An absolute treasure; unlike any umbrella in the world.
• Ships within about 2-4 weeks
• Repair servicing is available (for a fee) should harm ever come to the umbrella.

Japanese Dragons

Japanese dragons are legendary serpent-like creatures capable of changing their size at will, even to the extent of becoming invisible. Unlike dragons from Korea and China, Japanese dragons have three claws instead of four and are considered powers of the air.