Mini Kimono umbrella objet upcycling Japanese Vintage Silk Kimono. #03

The "Kimono umbrella objet" are made by upcycling the fabric of kimono, a traditional Japanese folk costume. Each objet is hand-made by craftsmen in Tokyo. It can be displayed in an entrance hall or in a bay window, bringing a little bit of Japan into your daily life. It can also be opened and closed.

▼Details
Material: Silk (repurposed vintage kimono fabric), plastic
Size: Total length (tip to handle): approx. 20.3 cm(8.0inch)
　　 Diameter of the umbrella when opened: 21.5cm(8.5inch)
Package dimensions: 230mm(9.1inch) × 70mm(2.8inch) × 70mm(2.8inch)
Item Weight: 35g

*There may be some stains, because we made with repurposed kimono fabric. Please note on your purchase.
*Please feel free to message me with any questions or to customize your order!


▼Shipping details
ーIf you would like to buy a kimono upcycling item as a souvenir as a reminder of wearing a kimono, choose '0 yen tour souvenir' in the shipping costs and we will bring it to you on the day of the tour.
ーFor non-tour participants, we will ship to your home by e-packet or EMS.(Both with tracking service)
order processing time: 1-3 days
shipping time: e-packet 7-20days , EMS 2-7days (It is taking longer than usual to arrive due to COVID-19.)
Please note that buyers are responsible for any and all duty and customs charges that may be incurred.

*Our store ships worldwide.
*Shipping to the U.S.A. will be by EMS.
*Please double check before placing order if your shipping address is correct.

▼Gift wrapping service available
We can provide a simple gift wrapping bag. Please let us know if you would like it.


Produced by AKIZAKURA

AKIZAKURA produces and sells parasols, fans, bags, hats, and other items using vintage kimono fabrics. All products are made by skilled Japanese craftsmen. Through the upcycling of kimonos, we aim to increase the number of people who cherish and love things, and create a society where everyone can live with a smile.

■What is "upcycling"?
"Upcycle" is to recycle in such a way that the resulting product is of a higher value than the original item. In today's world, it is gaining attention as a sustainable approach.
We create various products using repurposed Japanese beautiful Kimono fabric. We make the life of people all over the world beautiful with the kimono upcycle.

In edo period, Kimono has been worn for many years, being untied, washed, and tailored over and over again. And still those that could no longer be worn were remodeled as a kimono for children, baby 's diapers, and thong of clogs (Japanese sandals and Geta).
The Japanese people had a mentality of valuing things because they believed that things had a life of their own. And when people have this mentality, their hearts are rich. AKIZAKURA is working on "upcycling" to enrich the minds of people all over the world.

■Why Kimono?
Japanese have wore Kimono for a long time. Kimonos as we know them today came into being during the Heian period (794-1192). However nowadays, those are not used and just left in the closet. It is said that the amount of the clothes is 800 million pieces.

We take over the Kimono from grandmother to mother, mother to daughter. So we cannot throw away, we cannot sell in affordable price either. Can you throw away such a valuable clothes that has a strong tie with your family?
Furthermore, kimono is one of Japanese traditional crafts, and as professional craftsmen carefully make them piece by piece using skills handed down since the old time. You can feel the deep attraction by being conscious of its features and process to make. kimono described as a "wearable art form", because they are much more than just a piece of "clothing".
We want to leave the kimono made by craftsmanship to future generations.

■Why craftsmanship?

All of AKIZAKURA's kimono umbrella objets are hand-made by skilled umbrella craftsmen in Tokyo. Enjoy your daily life with these beautiful objects of Japanese craftsmanship.
In addition, the number of craftsmen is decreasing year by year due to mechanization. However, products with human warmth cannot be made by machines. We ask craftsmen to create our products, partly because we want to support the craftsmen who put their heart and soul into their work.