- Ancien parapluie "Wagasa Janone" bambou
papier du Japon -
- Vintage Japanese rain umbrella "Wagasa Janone" -
Pièce du début du 20ème siècle en excellent état général.
Item of the early 20th century in very fine state.
The traditional
Japanese umbrella uses only natural materials and, requiring several months to undergo the
various separate processes that are needed for completion, the skilled hands of a dozen
seasoned craftworkers contribute to the finished item. In addition to the usual type of
rain umbrella, Wagasa also come in various other types including large red outdoor
parasols that are used to provide shade on outdoor occasions, such as tea ceremonies. Wagasa
are an indispensable part of traditional Japanese art and culture.
Various natural materials, such as bamboo, kozo, cashew and
tapioca, are transformed into Wagasa through the hands of more than 10 highly
experienced craftspeople. With its production process being one of the most complicated of
all handcrafts (more than 100 steps!), it usually takes months to make a good Wagasa.
Here, we would like to introduce the production process of Authentic Janome, high
quality rain umbrella.
First of all, quality paper is required for Authentic
Janome. Kozo(paper mulberry) is boiled, beated, watered and hand-made into
paper without additonal pulp fibers. Long and strong fibers of Kozo make Janome
strong and waterproof (with some help from plant oils) Looking through Janome against
sunlight, you will see vague short lines all over it. This is the proof that the paper is
hand-made.
Then, bamboo must be cut into slim sticks which compose the
frame of Janome. Usually, bamboo is cut into 48 even pcs. Since umbrella must be
folded, subtle allowance must be made to cut off certain parts of each bamboo frame. Only
with the help from experienced bamboo craftsman, we can create good Janome which
can reminds users of original shape of the bamboo.
Papering Wagasa may look simple, but it requires
minute technique since paper must be folded nicely after it is pasted on the frame.
Inadequate papering not only spoils the elegant look of Wagasa, but also puts stress on
the paper as it is repeatedly used, shortening its life. It even twists the umbrella
sometimes. Years of experience is usually needed just to paper strong and straight Janome.
Only the best craftspeople can create elegance of Authentic Janome.
Since even the strongest natural papaer is not
waterproof, mixture of various plant oils are applied on Janome. After being
sun-dried for several days, Janome becomes rain gear. However, it is not
scratch-proof yet. So after it is folded, cashew laquer is applied on the surface of each
papered bamboo stick. It is one difficult task to put adequate amount of oil on the papar;
It is another to apply cashew laquer only on the surface of folded Janome without
letting it spread into inside, spoiling the whole work.
Other than these, there are various works to be done.
Bamboo sticks are usually dyed, and connected together into a frame before being covered
by selected pieces of paper with same thickness. At the finishing stage, decorative thread
is attached through the frame and rattan is wound around the handle. Ironically, there are
so many independent manufacturing steps that it's very difficult to have young people
engage in Wagasa production. While preserving the tradition of Wagasa, we
may have to modify the production process so that craftspeople can appeal themselves
making use of ones' own creativity.
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