I have always wanted a wagasa (traditional umbrella) from Japan. Ever since I saw a photo of a Geisha holding a wagasa over her shoulder I have wanted one.
On my second trip to Takayama I found a store that sold them. This is a hand made wagasa with washi paper, black lacquer, beautiful string detailing on the underside and perfect little red tips along the bottom. I love the way the lacquer on the wagasa creaks and groans when I open it.
I'll let the photos speak for themselves.
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| The wagasa glows with a little light |
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| The outside of the wagasa with lacquered spines |
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| String detail |
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| Lacquered tip |
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| Washi paper detail with the 'wave' design |
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| Red tips along the bottom |
Do you like my wagasa?
Would you buy one?
G
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