Traditional Japanese Tegaki Yuzen Parasol/Sun umbrella Katsushika Symbol of quality and reliance.

This lampshade is painted with the technique of handwritten yuzen. This item made by Osamu Hyoudou. He is widely considered as a master of Tegaki Yuzen in Japan. Please read below about his profile. It is not printing. All are painted piece by piece. So these items have delicate differences, and is subject to availability. In this item, We have Another designs. Please check out our store.

[ Item specifics ] Conditions NEW Material: hemp100% (UV protect 90%), steel shaft, bamboo handle Function: Telescopic shaft [ Dimensions ] *Open size Approximate size width 31.4"(80cm) x 31.4"(80cm) height 18.5"(47cm) *Package size width 5.1"(13cm) height 19.6"(50cm) depth 1.9"(5cm)

"Yuzen" is one of the most famous kind of dyeing techniques of Kimono. It was established about 400 years ago (in Edo era). Together with "Kyo Yuzen" and "Kaga Yuzen," Tokyo Yuzen is known as a representative of Yuzen dyeing. It is also called "Tokyo Tegaki Yuzen" or "Edo Yuzen," communicating the elegant dye culture enjoyed by the upper class in the Edo era to the present age. The characteristics of "Tegaki Yuzen" are its hand paintings and picturesque patterns. They require the work of highly skilled craftsmen with both a good technical training and a refined artistic sense. This time We will offer products which are based on those skill at affordable prices.

Born in 1953 in Yamaguchi Prefecture . In 1976 after graduating from Tokyo KIMONO Dyeing Art Collage, he went on to begin intensive dyeing studies with Tadashi Ishizaki(leading Japanese ). In 1976 Won the Prize from The 13th Japan Dyeing Arts Exhibition. In 1986 Won the Prize from The 11yh Japan New Artist Exhibition. and started his own factory in Katsushika. In 1990 Invited to the Japan Kimono festival at Denver, Colorado. In 1991 Won the Prize from The 31Th Japan Art Crafts Association Exhibition. In 1993 Won the Grand Prize from The 18th Japan Kimono Dyeing Exhibition. In 1993 Held the exhibition of his work at Azuchi Art Gallery. In 2001 Certified as ab Tokyo Traditional Craftsman by Tokyo metropolitan government.

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Thank you for visiting our store. This store is managed by Katsushika Traditional Crafts Association (KTCA) in Katsushika ward which is located in eastern Tokyo. This area has a reputation for producing many leading traditional master craftsman. In 1991, the KTCA was officially authorized by the Katsushika ward local Government to develop the traditional craft industry. The cuwent membership of the association is more than 40 master craftsman including living National Treasures. This store was founded with the aim of introducing Japanese traditional crafts and culture to the world. All goods are made by award winning master craftsman and all goods are guaranteed as genuine by Katsushika ward Government. Because the goods are so rare and wonderful, even people living in Japan sometimes find it difficult to obtain them. If you have any inquires or requests, please contact us anytime. Now, enjoy guaranteed safe, shopping.

Katsushika Dento Sangyo Kan 7-3-16 Tateishi Katsushika Ward, Tokyo 124-0024 JAPAN

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Area Average number of days North America 3 - 5 days Europe 2 - 5 days Oceania 3 - 4 days Asia 2 - 8 days

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[ Charge of Shipping ] Masaki Hakuta, Katsunori Hosono. Tel: +81-3-5879-9550 Fax:+81-3-5879-9572

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