Shima-tsumugi しまつむぎ Long Umbrella 50cm 8 ribs

50
cm
8
ribs
Light
Rain
UV

Regular price
¥16,500
Regular price
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¥16,500
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This series features a striped pattern reminiscent of Tsumugi weaving, with knots expressed with polyester thread. This is a small 50cm umbrella with a bamboo handle, making it suitable for both rain and shine. The combination of the refreshing Koshu weaving fabric and the beautiful umbrella tension created by the craftsmen is also appealing, making it a perfect fashion item.
Color – green
    Product Details

    Rib length: 50cm
    Weight: Approx. 290g
    Diameter: 87cm
    Length: Approx. 77cm
    Fabric material: 100% polyester
    Rib material: Steel
    Number of ribs: 8 ribs
    Shaft material: Maple
    Handle material: Bamboo
    Matching case: None
    Country of Origin: Japan
    Brand: Komiya Shoten

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    Shimatsumugi long umbrella 50cm 8 ribs
    Shimatsumugi long umbrella 50cm 8 ribs
    Shimatsumugi long umbrella 50cm 8 ribs
    Shimatsumugi long umbrella 50cm 8 ribs
    Shimatsumugi long umbrella 50cm 8 ribs
    Shimatsumugi long umbrella 50cm 8 ribs
    Shimatsumugi long umbrella 50cm 8 ribs
    Shimatsumugi long umbrella 50cm 8 ribs
    Shimatsumugi long umbrella 50cm 8 ribs
    Shimatsumugi long umbrella 50cm 8 ribs
    Shimatsumugi long umbrella 50cm 8 ribs
    Shimatsumugi long umbrella 50cm 8 ribs
    Shimatsumugi long umbrella 50cm 8 ribs

    Shima-tsumugi : Series Concept

    A refreshing striped pattern with a tasteful feel

    The fabric in this series is made from yarn-dyed polyester yarn woven into a knotty tsumugi-style weave to create a striped pattern. The combination of refreshing colors makes you feel like you are in nature. The rough weave gives it a handmade feel.

    Sun and rain umbrella A waterproof parasol for both rain and shine

    The fabric is treated to cut UV rays (protect against ultraviolet rays) as well as to be water-repellent and water-resistant. This is a rain and sun umbrella that can be used primarily as a parasol but can also be used as an umbrella in the rain. (If used for a long time in heavy rain, rainwater may seep through the umbrella fabric.)

    About the fabric

    "Koshu-ori" is attractive for its lustrous sheen and solid feel

    The fabric used is "Koshu-ori," which is intricately woven in Yamanashi Prefecture, a famous textile production region with a history of over 400 years.
    Koshu-ori is a "pre-dyed" fabric made by weaving extremely fine yarns that have been dyed beforehand into a high density, uniform weave.

    This has resulted in a glossy, deep color and an elegant, heavy texture, and the product still boasts high quality today.
    The weaving technique that uses double yarn (twisted yarn) for the warp and single yarn (one thread) for the weft is characteristic of Yamanashi textiles, resulting in a fabric that combines luxury and durability.

    The production of Koshu-ori fabric begins at a dyer's shop, where the threads are dyed, then goes through a warper, where the threads are arranged into warp threads, before being sewn into fabric at a weaver's shop.
    The fabric is carefully woven over a long period of time, and is then treated to be water-repellent, water-resistant, and UV-resistant, before it can finally be used as an umbrella.
    In this way, the fabric that has been made by many people is then cut and sewn by craftsmen to make into umbrellas.

    Fabric woven on a rare narrow shuttle loom

    Fabric woven on a small-width loom, which has become extremely rare among looms, is made by looming the weft thread with a shuttle and folding it back at the edge as it is woven, which creates selvedge at the edge of the fabric.
    Since there is no need to sew a large piece of fabric to fit the width of the umbrella, there are no perforations, so it looks smart and stylish, and you don't have to worry about fraying even if you use it for a long time.

    Also, because the shuttle loom moves slowly and carefully, making a clanging sound, it takes longer than usual to finally complete a piece of fabric.

    Compact and lightweight bamboo-handled umbrella

    A compact and lightweight umbrella that can be used for both sun and rain, with a 50cm size bone and bamboo handle. The refreshing Koshu-ori fabric and the beautiful umbrella shape created by artisans are also appealing, making it a perfect fashion accessory.

    About the handle

    Lightweight, non-slip bamboo handle

    This piece is made from bamboo, which is very familiar in Japan, and has a burnt finish.
    It has many joints, which makes it less slippery when held, and it is hollow inside, which makes it very light.

    名入れについて : No

    • A tsumugi-style design that looks great on kimonos

      The luxurious texture of Tsumugi fabric has been recreated using polyester, resulting in a fabric that combines the luster of polyester with the rough texture of the weave. It is also recommended for coordinating with kimonos.

    • Rokuro winding and dowel winding

      The part that moves up and down when opening and closing the umbrella is called the "rokuro" and the joint part of the bone is called the "dabo."
      The process of protecting each of these parts with the umbrella fabric is called "rokuromaki" and "dabomaki," and each part is carefully attached and covered to protect your hands when opening the umbrella and to prevent damage to the ribs, while also creating a traditional beauty and sense of luxury.
      This is an old-fashioned technique that is time-consuming and therefore not seen much these days, but all of Komiya Shoten's long umbrellas are equipped with it.

    • Ribs and center pole

      The ribs are made of steel (iron that has been heat-treated). Steel is heavy compared to other materials, but it is a very strong material. Therefore, it is resistant to wind and has the strength to support the umbrella, so it goes well with fabric and can fully express the beauty of the umbrella's tension.
      It uses a natural center pole made of maple wood, which is highly durable.

    Komiya Shoten's ladies umbrellas

    Komiya Shoten is a Japanese umbrella and parasol brand made by artisans. Their ladies' series stocks a wide variety of umbrellas, from the beautiful "Koshu weave" that is unique to traditional techniques to functional sunshade umbrellas.

    About Komiya Shoten

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      Komiya Shoten's Western-style umbrella making

      Since its founding in 1930, Komiya Shoten has continued to make umbrellas with the desire that people will use them for a long time as a part of fashion.

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      Japanese umbrellas

      Western-style umbrellas, which were introduced to Japan at the end of the Edo period, were refined by the techniques of Japanese craftsmen and their unique aesthetic sense. We will introduce the appeal of Japanese-made Western-style umbrellas, which continue this tradition and live on in the present day.

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      About Us

      It's been almost a century since our founding, and we're still making umbrellas today. We'd like to introduce our history and our approach to work styles that are in line with the times.

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    • Ships within 2 business days

      When purchasing a name engraving
      We will ship within 10 business days.

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    • Umbrella repair

      We offer umbrella repairs so that you can use your umbrella for a long time.