Antique Japanese umbrella 'Kainu'
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The paper umbrella painted with peonies and a butterfly
Open this umbrella and a whole painting unfolds overhead. Across a pale lavender paper canopy, peonies bloom in deep violet and soft green, their petals layered in the careful, washed style of traditional nihonga painting, while a dark branch winds between them and a single orange butterfly drifts at the edge. It's a parasol made to be looked up into.
The detail rewards a closer look: blue-green leaves shade from light to dark around the blossoms, the violet peony glows against the muted ground, and the butterfly adds a small, living spark of warm color. Painted onto the stretched paper, the scene shifts gently as light filters through from above.
This is a wagasa in the classic mold — a paper canopy stretched over a frame of fine bamboo ribs that radiate from a red-painted hub at the center. Held overhead, the ribs and the translucent paper turn the whole thing into a softly glowing dome of color and pattern.
It's made as a decorative and ceremonial parasol rather than a foul-weather tool: ideal for photography, traditional dress, weddings, tea gatherings or simply as a striking piece of display. Twirled on the shoulder, the peony scene becomes a moving work of art.
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 painterly paper parasol for anyone drawn to the quiet beauty of classical flower painting.
Twirled slowly on the shoulder, the peony scene turns and shifts like a painting in motion, which is exactly why parasols like this are so prized for photography and traditional events. Treat it gently, keep it out of heavy rain, and the painted paper will hold its quiet beauty for many seasons of display and occasion.
- Traditional craftsmanship
- Bamboo handle
- 80 cm diameter
- Lightweight: 250 g
- Eco-friendly design
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Materials vary from piece to piece — some are 100% cotton, others polyester, satin-finish, or a blend, depending on the design. You'll find the exact composition in the product description above, and it's always printed on the inner label of the garment itself. When the two ever differ, trust the label.
A little care goes a long way with these pieces. To keep colors deep and fabric intact:
- Machine wash cold, 30°C / 86°F maximum — heat is what fades and shrinks
- Turn the garment inside out and wash with similar colors
- Use a gentle cycle and mild detergent; skip the fabric softener on printed or embroidered pieces
- Do not bleach
- Hang to dry in the shade — avoid the tumble dryer, which is the fastest way to ruin the fit
- Iron on low heat if needed, and always inside out over prints or embroidery
- For anything delicate or unusual, follow the inner label first
Treated right, these pieces hold their shape, color and detail wash after wash.
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Delivery. We ship worldwide, directly from our manufacturing partners in Asia. Most orders arrive within 7–15 business days, depending on where you are. If your order hasn't arrived within 30 days, we'll make it right — a full refund or a replacement, your call.
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The pieces themselves are produced by manufacturing partners in Asia. The exact composition of each one is listed on its product page and printed on the inner label — no guesswork, no fine print.
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