Japanese Umbrella 'Cherry Blossoms'

The sky-blue umbrella with striking branches of blossom

This umbrella keeps its scene clean and uncluttered. Against a clear, even sky-blue canopy, dark branches of cherry blossom sweep in from the right and lower edge, heavy with bright pink and fuchsia flowers, leaving the rest of the blue dome open and calm. It's a crisp, confident take on the sakura theme.

The contrast is what carries it: the near-black branches cut sharp lines across the flat blue ground, the pink-fuchsia blossoms clustering thick along them with crisp, well-defined petals. With no gradient or haze, the design reads striking and graphic, the blossom standing out vivid against the calm sky. The open expanse of blue makes the clustered blossom feel all the more vivid by contrast.

It's a traditional wagasa, with a paper canopy stretched over fine bamboo ribs radiating from a red-painted center hub. Held overhead, the even blue glows through the paper and the dark blossom branches stand out clean, the bamboo spokes fanning across the open sky.

The clear, graphic styling makes it a fresh, versatile decorative piece, the striking blossom reading well in photographs and against traditional dress. As a ceremonial parasol, it's meant to be carried and admired rather than used in wet weather.

Built on a bamboo handle with an 80 cm canopy and a light 250 g body, it's crafted in the traditional way with an eco-minded approach. A crisp sky-blue parasol for anyone who likes striking blossom against open color.

Twirled overhead, the dark branches and bright blossom read sharp against the open blue, a crisp graphic look that photographs especially well. Kept for dry-weather occasions and handled gently, the parasol holds its clean, vivid sakura charm across many ceremonial and photographic occasions.

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