Japanese Paper Washi Umbrella 'Iko'

The white umbrella scattered with coral cherry blossoms

This umbrella takes a clean, modern approach to the cherry blossom. Across a bright white paper canopy, stylized sakura in warm orange and soft coral cluster across the upper half, leaving the lower dome open and airy. Where painted parasols aim for realism, this one turns the blossom into crisp graphic shapes.

The design lives in its simplicity: the five-petal flowers are pared back to flat, striking silhouettes in layered orange and pale coral, some scattered with fine dotted centers. Set against the clean white, they read fresh and contemporary, more like a print pattern than a brushed painting. The dotted flower centers add just enough detail to keep the flat shapes from feeling plain.

It's a traditional wagasa, with a paper canopy stretched over slender bamboo ribs spreading from a red-painted center hub. Held overhead, the white paper glows and the coral blossoms stand out crisp, the bamboo spokes radiating through the open lower half of the dome.

The pared-back, graphic look makes it a versatile decorative piece, easy to pair with modern or traditional dress alike, and a fresh alternative to the painted florals. As a ceremonial parasol, it's made to be carried and admired rather than rained on.

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 clean, graphic sakura parasol for anyone who likes their blossom modern and minimal.

Spun in the light, the coral blossoms scatter crisply across the open white dome, a clean modern look that pairs easily with both traditional and contemporary styling. Kept out of the rain and handled with care, the parasol holds its fresh graphic charm through years of use as a display piece.

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