Completely handmade in Kyoto from bamboo and Japanese washi paper, the Janome Wagasa (umbrella) is truly an impressive work of art. The name Janome means “snake eye” as the white ring navigating around the Wagasa resembles the eye of a snake.
The Janome Wagasa is famously associated with Kyoto’s Maiko (apprentice geisha) and Geisha, as it perfectly compliments a traditional Kimono. Often Ukiyo-e woodblock prints of the Edo period (1603-1867) will feature these beautiful women with a Janome Wagasa, a symbol of elegance and sophistication. Janome Wagasa also plays an important role in Kabuki, a form of traditional Japanese theatre.
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