Japanese Umbrella Parasol Wagasa Vtg Paper Bangasa Geisha Black Brown JK629

Vintage Japanese Wagasa Umbrella 

Whether paired with a beautiful kimono or in the hands of an elegant Geisha, Japanese traditional umbrellas (wagasa) are a popular fashion accessory as well as an eye-catching home decor piece.
Simple in design, this wagasa parasol is made with black and brown paper. The headpiece at the very top is gray silk and yellow vinyl fabric with a metal topper that has a loop on the end. The inner frame is tied together with green string. The handle is made of slender natural bamboo with white vinyl cord and metal cap. Closed, the outer ribs create colorful banding designs (yellow, black, and brown lacquer. Red and white dot pattern).

• Black, brown, yellow, orange
  
• Used on sunny days
• Bamboo, paper, metal
• C1950
• Item weight: 543 grams
• Packed weight: 1143 grams
• Approx.  77 cm long, 120 cm wide when opened
• Good condition. Opens and closes well. Multiple tears. Paper is extremely fragile and cracks/flakes easily. Vinyl fabric on cap is cracking/flaking. Lacquer worn on outside frame. Please see photos.
• Acquired from an antique auction in Tajimi, Gifu, Japan

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