Folding Umbrella with a Traditional Japanese Floral Made of Fabric with a Loose Suitable for Both Rain and with a Folding Komiya Shoten Japanese-made

[Koshu-ori fabric with a lustrous sheen and substantial feel] Using Koshu-ori fabric, which boasts a history of over 400 years and is woven in Yamanashi Prefecture, this fabric achieves a lustrous, deep color and an elegant, substantial texture, boasting high quality. [Traditional loosening weaving technique] When weaving, the temporary weft threads are removed as the weaving progresses, resulting in a subtle misalignment of the dyed pattern, creating a watercolor-like effect. [Rain Umbrella with UV Protection] This umbrella features water-repellent and water-resistant treatment, as well as UV protection (ultraviolet protection). In addition to its full functionality as a rain umbrella, it can also be used as a parasol, making it a versatile umbrella for both rain and sun. [Can be carried without folding the umbrella] You can carry the umbrella even with the ribs extended. This eliminates the hassle of folding the umbrella when it's wet in the rain, and you can store it after it dries when you get home. [Made in Japan] Enjoy the beautiful tension of this umbrella, crafted from lustrous Koshu-ori fabric by skilled artisans at a specialty umbrella shop. "Hogushi-ori," a traditional technique within Koshu weaving. The weaving method called "hogushi-ori" involves temporarily weaving the warp threads with the weft threads, applying a stencil to it, carefully layering colors one by one, and then proceeding with the final weaving. During the weaving process, the temporary weft threads are removed as the fabric is woven, resulting in a subtle misalignment of the dyed pattern, creating a distinctive watercolor-like effect. Enjoy the warm, soft texture of this woven fabric, which offers a different feel from printed fabrics. A vibrant Japanese floral pattern blooming across the entire area. The fabric in this series features a plain front and a floral pattern across the entire surface created using a loose weave technique on the back, expressing a Japanese aesthetic in a vibrant range of colors. The watercolor-like design, unique to loose weave, gives a warm and cheerful impression. "Koshu-ori" fabric boasts a lustrous sheen and a substantial feel. The fabric used is "Koshu-ori," woven in Yamanashi Prefecture, a region with a history of over 400 years as a renowned textile production area. Koshu-ori textiles are woven with finely dyed threads at high density and uniformity, resulting in a lustrous, deep color and an elegant, substantial texture. They continue to boast high quality even today. The unique weaving method, which uses double-ply yarn (twisted yarn) for the warp and single-ply yarn (single thread) for the weft, is a distinctive feature of Yamanashi textiles and makes this fabric extremely precious, as only about 4 meters can be woven per day. By processing this material and turning it into umbrella fabric, we can create an umbrella that not only looks luxurious but also possesses high water resistance and durability. Furthermore, because it is woven on a now-rare narrow-width shuttle loom, there are no stitches on the edges (selvage) of the fabric, giving it a sharp appearance, and you don't have to worry about it fraying even after long-term use. A rain umbrella with UV protection treatment. (Also usable as a rain or sun umbrella.) The fabric for "Waka" is treated with water-repellent and water-resistant finishes, as well as UV protection. In addition to its excellent functionality as a rain umbrella, this umbrella can also be used as a parasol, making it suitable for both rain and sun. The lustrous Koshu-ori fabric and Beautiful umbrellas crafted by artisans This folding umbrella is the same size as a full-sized umbrella, offering great coverage, and its attractive floral pattern on the inside is another appealing feature. Enjoy the lustrous Koshu-ori fabric and the beautiful tension of the umbrella, crafted by skilled artisans.