Keep it long, treasure it long.

Plenty of Japanese umbrella charm

Umbrellas that avoid sunlight will be happy with the touch of natural materials. The handle is made of an oak tree with a tasty expression, and the center pole that is the pillar is made of a solid oak tree. This natural wood will bring a comfortable and refreshing air, especially on hot and warm days.

Umbrella with a beautiful impression

The fabric, which can be said to be the face of an umbrella, is made in beautiful Japan that will leave an impression when you see it. Wakao's umbrellas value the delicate expressiveness of made-in-Japan textiles such as yukata fabrics and Kyoto Yuzen.
In order to make an umbrella that can be cherished throughout the life, not as an umbrella as a tool, it is important to harmonize with lightness, durability, and a beautiful form that can be opened and closed in a balanced manner.
Each material in each process is selected with great care.

Ladies' rain umbrellas and long umbrellas Cotton linen herringbone is made of cotton hemp that is woven into a handle with an oak tree, an inner pole with an oak tree, and a fabric with a herringbone pattern. In addition, the dowel wrapping (which prevents rubbing and soiling of the fabric) that wraps the joints of the bones called “dowels” one by one with cloth (the umbrella) The part that is pushed up by hand when opening the bag is wrapped in fabric so that the user does not hurt.
This is a luxurious book that can be enjoyed by Japanese craftsmen.

A wakao umbrella that you can feel the comfort of handmade when you hold it. Ladies rain and rain long umbrella Cotton hemp herringbone is UV and waterproof rain combined. The size of the main bone is a compact size of 47cm that is easy to carry around. Umbrellas that can be enjoyed as gifts, where you can fully enjoy the fun of women.

Japanese umbrella to be inherited

“Kasa Kobo WAKAO” was founded in 1938 by Showa Wakao, an umbrella craftsman.
At that time, Tokyo was the main production area for umbrellas. Dozens of processes, from cutting the fabric to sewing, framing, handing and finishing, have been carefully made by the hands of each skilled craftsman.

Today, it is said that over 90% of umbrellas distributed in Japan are manufactured overseas. The number of craftsmen who manufacture umbrellas in Japan has decreased considerably. It seems that there are very few successors. Still, the delicate craftsmanship that is unique to Japan, and the making of umbrellas, which are sometimes important for repairs due to harsh weather, is a treasure that we want to be handed down without fail.