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Only for you, one point

Folding umbrella for both sunny and rainy weather, which expresses a delicate marble pattern by the traditional technique of suminagashi dyeing. Each pattern is different, so I would like you to use it as your own umbrella. In addition to UV cut (ultraviolet protection) processing, it is also water repellent and water resistant, so it can be used as an umbrella for both sunny and rainy weather. A compact and easy-to-carry 50 cm folding umbrella made of cotton. The soft and moist texture of cotton feels good, and it feels a little troublesome, and it seems to be fun even when folding.

A fantastic pattern created by a master craftsman in Kyoto

A beautiful marble pattern created by Masanori Sonobe, a master craftsman in Kyoto who has greatly advanced the range of expression by developing his own dye. It has a fantastic and eye-catching pattern. Suminagashi dyeing is a dyeing technique in which a special dye is dropped on the surface of the water and the ripple pattern is copied onto the cloth. It is said that the woman in the palace dropped the ink on the water during the Heian period. It is also said to "flow ink (black, hardship) into the water", and it is a lucky pattern.

Lightweight and durable glass fiber material is used for the ribs, and it is safe because it has moderate thickness and elasticity, is strong against wind, and does not rust easily. The handle is made of Styrax japonicum, which is characterized by its fine and smooth feel. Styrax japonicum, which has been popular in Japan for a long time, gives a natural texture.

There are 4 types of patterns. All of them are eye-catching and unusual patterns, so even if they are lined up in an umbrella stand, it will be one that you will want to choose. I think that it will be a good partner by changing the usage according to the season, such as the rainy season and summer when the sunlight is strong.

Sincere manufacturing with a Western umbrella

KOMIYA is a brand developed by Komiya Shoten, which started in Tokyo as a manufacturer of umbrellas and shawls in 1930. Since its founding, we have been making only Western umbrellas, and we have been making very few domestic umbrellas in Japan. Speaking of umbrellas used by the common people in Japan at that time, "bankasa", which is made by pasting Japanese paper on a bamboo frame and applying oil, is common, and "Western umbrella", which is made of iron bone and covered with cloth such as silk or cotton, is a part. It was a luxury ornament that could only have a limited number of layers. Under such circumstances, Komiya Shoten began making Western umbrellas using Koshu weaving in Yamanashi, his hometown. Koshu weaving is a fabric produced in the "Koshu production area", which specializes in fine counts, such as umbrella and tie fabrics, and is a woven fabric with a history and tradition that was also called "Kai silk" in ancient times.

Shortly thereafter, Japan entered an era of war. At Komiya Shoten, the store and home were burned by air raids, and it was difficult to make things as expected due to material control, but after the war, the store was rebuilt in Higashinihonbashi in the burnt field, and from scratch. Departure for reconstruction. In the 30s and 40s of the Showa era, Japan boasted the world's largest production, consumption, and export of umbrellas. In the Higashinihonbashi area, where Komiya Shoten is located, there are more than 70 umbrella shops, and there are many umbrella craftsmen, and the industry is full of energy. After the oil crisis and the collapse of the bubble, many companies in the umbrella industry decided to shift their manufacturing focus to Asian countries such as China, where labor costs are low. Many Japanese umbrella craftsmen who have lost their place of activity have been forced out of business, and the umbrella shops that were there also went bankrupt one after another due to price destruction. Nowadays, there are only a few umbrella shops in Tokyo that make umbrellas made in Japan. Komiya Shoten is still able to continue as an umbrella shop, even though it is being rubbed in the rough seas of the world.

Regardless of the times, we will continue to maintain the tradition of "making high-quality products in-house (within our own eyes)" since our founding, protect quality, and sincerely and sincerely respond to customer requests. And gained trust. We are not always satisfied with the current situation, and we have incorporated new and innovative technologies such as durability against heavy rain and measures against increasing ultraviolet rays. KOMIYA's umbrella has been protected in such a historical background. Umbrellas made in Japan are certainly expensive, but they are "lifelong" umbrellas that you will want to use forever, using traditional fabrics and techniques, and you can feel the careful handiwork unique to Japanese skilled craftsmen. Why don't you walk in the rainy city with such a KOMIYA umbrella?