Description
A miniature decorative parasol handcrafted in Tokyo using repurposed vintage Japanese silk kimono fabric.
This charming parasol features an ivory background decorated with colorful birds, delicate flowers, and flowing branches. Soft shades of coral pink, teal blue, lavender, and golden yellow bring a playful yet elegant character to the traditional Japanese textile.
Each parasol is individually handcrafted by a skilled umbrella maker in Tokyo, giving vintage kimono fabric a new form in which it can continue to be appreciated.
Designed as a decorative object, the parasol can be opened and closed just like a miniature umbrella.
Display it on a shelf, windowsill, or entryway table, use it as a photography accessory for your favorite doll, or give it as a thoughtful gift to someone who appreciates Japanese culture and craftsmanship.
Details
- Product: Miniature decorative parasol
- Material: Vintage Japanese silk kimono fabric and plastic
- Color: Ivory with multicolored birds, flowers, and leaves
- Total length: Approx. 20.3 cm (8.0 inches)
- Open diameter: Approx. 21.5 cm (8.5 inches)
- Rib length: Approx. 13 cm (5.1 inches)
- Weight: Approx. 35 g
- Function: Opens and closes
- Handcrafted by a skilled umbrella maker in Tokyo, Japan
- Produced by AKIZAKURA
About the Kimono Fabric
This miniature parasol is made using silk from a vintage Japanese kimono.
The original kimono features colorful birds among delicate flowers, leaves, and flowing branches against a soft ivory background.
The birds are depicted in shades of coral pink, teal blue, lavender, and golden yellow, creating a lively contrast with the pale background.
In traditional Japanese textile designs, birds are often associated with the beauty of nature and the changing seasons. Together with the floral and botanical elements, they create a graceful and playful composition.
When transformed into a miniature parasol, the colorful motifs spread across the individual panels of the canopy, allowing the details of the original textile to be appreciated from different angles.
By transforming vintage kimono silk into a decorative object, AKIZAKURA offers another way to appreciate the colors, patterns, and craftsmanship of traditional Japanese clothing.
A New Life for Kimono
In Japan, kimono fabrics have long been valued and reused in different forms.
Traditionally, kimono could be taken apart, washed, and sewn again. Even when a kimono could no longer be worn, its fabric might be reused for other purposes rather than discarded.
At AKIZAKURA, we continue exploring how these textiles can be appreciated and enjoyed beyond their original purpose.
This miniature parasol brings together the beauty of vintage Japanese silk and the craftsmanship of a Tokyo umbrella maker, creating a small decorative piece that carries a connection to Japanese textile culture.
Through upcycling, we hope to give traditional kimono fabrics a new life while sharing an appreciation for the care, creativity, and craftsmanship behind them.
Please Note
- This item is intended for decorative use only, not for protection from rain or sunlight.
- Any dolls or display accessories shown in photographs are for illustrative purposes only and are not included.
- The original kimono, if shown in the product photographs, is provided as a visual reference only and is not included.
- As the parasol is made from repurposed vintage kimono fabric, minor marks or signs of previous use may be present.
- Please review the photographs carefully before purchasing.
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