Japanese Bamboo Umbrella 'Take-Amino'

The golden umbrella portraying a woman in kimono

This umbrella carries a warm portrait overhead. Against a glowing ocre-gold ground, a woman stands in a pale patterned kimono with a dark obi and bright red accents, her hair dressed in the traditional style, rendered in the soft, graceful manner of a classic ukiyo-e print. The golden light wraps the whole scene in warmth.

The figure is delicately drawn: the light kimono falls in gentle folds patterned with fine motifs, the dark obi and scarlet touches add crisp contrast, and her poised, downcast expression gives the portrait a quiet grace. The warm golden ground bathes it all in an almost sunset glow. The scarlet accents draw the eye through the otherwise soft, pale composition.

It's a traditional wagasa, with a paper canopy stretched over fine bamboo ribs radiating from a red-painted center hub. Held overhead, the golden portrait glows through the paper, the bamboo spokes fanning out around the standing figure. The fine motifs on the pale robe reward a closer look, catching the warm light differently as it turns.

The figurative, print-style design makes it a distinctive choice among the florals and landscapes, a piece for lovers of classic Japanese portraiture. As a decorative and ceremonial parasol, it suits photography, display and traditional dress.

Built on a bamboo handle with an 80 cm canopy and a light 250 g body, it's crafted traditionally with an eco-minded approach. A warm-toned portrait parasol for anyone drawn to the grace of ukiyo-e figures.

Held up to the light, the golden ground glows warm and the standing figure reads clearly through the paper, giving the portrait a sunset-like presence that photographs beautifully. Kept out of the rain and handled with care, the parasol holds its graceful print-style charm for many occasions of display and celebration.

• Traditional craftsmanship
• Bamboo handle
• 80 cm diameter
• Lightweight: 250 g
• Eco-friendly design