This product is a 5.0 shaku (diameter: 275cm) red and white bicolor nodate-gasa (outdoor tea ceremony umbrella). It is the largest size in our lineup of nodate-gasa, offering a powerful presence. The photo also shows a green umbrella of the same size, but the basic design is identical.
This umbrella, a symbol of Japanese culture, is crafted by skilled artisans of Kyo-wagasa (traditional Kyoto umbrellas) over 100 years. This special wagasa is made by skillfully combining carefully selected materials such as Japanese paper and bamboo.
Formally approved by Japanese imperial family tea ceremony practitioners, nodate-gasa have historically been associated with outdoor tea ceremonies. Dating back to the Sengoku period, tea ceremonies were embraced during hunts and before battles. In 1975, during Queen Elizabeth II's first visit to Japan, a welcome tea ceremony was held at the Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto, where a traditional nodate-gasa from Hiyoshiya was used.
Conveying traditional Japanese beauty and hospitality, nodate-gasa express the Wabi-sabi lifestyle, where Japanese people live in simple harmony with nature.
Originally made for tea ceremonies, nodate-gasa are now often incorporated into modern interior design, hotels, and high-end Japanese restaurants. They are also known as amulets to ward off evil spirits, and this umbrella remains a prominent feature in events like Kyoto's Gion Matsuri and Aoi Matsuri, adorning processions with its magnificent red color.
Reflecting delicate craftsmanship and design, the Honshoku Nodate-gasa is available in four sizes for solid color models and two sizes for intricate bicolor patterns. This product is a red and white bicolor.
The Honshoku Nodate-gasa has a silhouette reminiscent of a bangasa (oil-paper umbrella), but in a larger form. The surface of the Japanese paper is coated with a vegetable oil called linseed oil and dried in the sun for waterproofing.
Customization options are available, including the insertion of names, family crests, logos, and unique color variations, making each piece truly special. Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of the nodate-gasa, a symbol of traditional Japanese culture and hospitality.
* We are confident that you will immediately recognize the clear difference in product quality by comparing other products that are far from authentic, mass-produced by machines, with this authentic Kyo-wagasa, which is meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans, embodying the traditional beauty of Japan. (The color of this product is solid red, and the umbrella is 5.0 shaku (diameter: 275cm). (The color of this product is red and white bicolor, and the umbrella is 5.0 shaku (diameter: 218cm).We also offer products in various sizes and color variations, so please take a look.)The photo also shows a green umbrella of the same size (5 shaku), but the basic design is identical.* The stand for fixing and standing the umbrella is not included in the product. Please purchase product ID: KS-01 separately.
■ Product Number: NG-06RW■ Product Size: Shaku: 5.0 Height: 266cm, Diameter: 275cm (before packaging)■ Packaged Size: Approx. 29 x 174 x 27 (cm)■ Product Weight: Approx. 6,500g (product weight before packaging)■ Shipping Weight: Approx. 10,000g (weight after packaging)■ Materials: Bamboo / Japanese paper■ Place of Origin: Kyoto■ Creator: Kotaro Nishibori■ About Delivery Time: As this is a made-to-order product that specialized artisans begin production after receiving an order, it takes approximately 9 weeks during the summer season and approximately 11 weeks during the winter season for shipping from Japan. Please understand that the delivery time may vary as multiple processes, including drying, are affected by weather conditions, in order to meticulously produce a perfect "Traditional Kyo-wagasa." We apologize for the wait.