Japanese Umbrella 'Blossom'

The cream umbrella where peonies meet swimming koi

This umbrella layers two of the most loved motifs in Japanese art into one painted scene. Across a soft cream canopy, lush peonies bloom in deep red and blush pink, butterflies hover among them, and toward the lower edge a few koi carp glide through suggested water. Flowers above, fish below — a whole garden pond overhead.

The painting has real depth: the red peony glows against the pale ground, the pink blooms soften the composition, and the butterflies add small flickers of movement. Lower down, the koi swim in muted oranges and golds, grounding the floral display in a sense of calm water. Flowers above and fish below, the canopy reads almost like a vertical garden seen at a glance.

It's a traditional wagasa, with a paper canopy stretched over fine bamboo ribs that fan from a red-painted center hub. Held overhead, the cream paper warms in the light and the peony-and-koi scene glows softly, the bamboo spokes radiating through the painting.

Peonies stand for prosperity and the koi for perseverance, so the design carries a quietly auspicious meaning. As a decorative and ceremonial parasol, it suits photography, traditional dress, weddings and display rather than rainy-day duty.

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 painterly parasol for anyone who loves peonies, butterflies and the quiet symbolism of the carp.

Twirled slowly overhead, the peonies and the koi seem to drift in and out of light, a scene that photographs beautifully and suits weddings and traditional dress alike. Kept out of the rain and handled with care, the painted paper holds its rich garden-pond beauty for many occasions, from portraits to display.

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