Japanese Transparent Umbrella 'Koi'

Japanese Transparent Umbrella 'Koi' — Modern Parasol with Carp Design

The koi carp is Japan's most enduring symbol of perseverance. According to Japanese legend, a koi that swims upstream against all odds eventually transforms into a dragon — a story retold across temple paintings, carp banners raised for Children's Day, and the elaborate irezumi tattoos of traditional culture. The Koi umbrella carries that symbolism into an everyday modern form.

Transparent umbrellas have become their own category in contemporary Japan — the biniiru-gasa (vinyl umbrella) that floods convenience stores on rainy days, though this specific version elevates the form with a koi fish design that transforms the canopy into a piece of moving artwork. When opened and held against light, the printed koi seem to swim against the transparent background.

Built with a bamboo handle using traditional craftsmanship, the umbrella measures 80cm in diameter at 250g. The bamboo provides the traditional wagasa feel — natural flex, tactile warmth, the genuine material quality that defines Japanese parasol craft. Eco-friendly design respects the material traditions that guide responsible construction.

The Koi works beautifully for rainy days where the transparency becomes a feature, themed photography, cultural events, or as a distinctive everyday parasol. The koi design makes it memorable in a way standard umbrellas cannot match. A thoughtful gift for anyone drawn to Japanese symbolism or modern Japanese design.

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