Japanese garden umbrella 'Kashika'
Japanese Garden Umbrella 'Kashika' — Wagasa for Traditional Tea Gardens
The Japanese tea garden (chaniwa) is one of Japan's most refined landscape traditions — a carefully composed outdoor space designed to prepare visitors mentally for the tea ceremony. These gardens are defined by stone paths, stepping stones, mossy ground, and the strategic placement of elements including — in traditional settings — parasols that provided shade for guests between the entrance and the tea house.
The garden wagasa served a specific function in this tradition: not as a purely decorative object, but as an integral part of the tea garden experience. Its opening and closing marked transitions, its color signaled seasonal sensitivity, its silhouette blended with the careful landscape composition. The Kashika honors this garden tradition with a parasol rooted in tea-ceremony aesthetics.
Built with a bamboo handle and traditional wagasa craftsmanship, the umbrella measures 80cm across at 250g. The bamboo construction provides the traditional feel of Japanese parasol tradition, with the natural materials that blend particularly well with garden settings. Eco-friendly design principles support responsible sourcing.
The Kashika works beautifully in actual tea gardens or any outdoor setting where Japanese aesthetics matter — photography sessions, themed events, garden gatherings. It also makes a meaningful decorative piece when displayed in a Japanese-inspired interior or entryway. A thoughtful gift for tea ceremony enthusiasts or garden lovers.
- Traditional craftsmanship
- Bamboo handle
- 80 cm diameter
- Lightweight: 250 g
- Eco-friendly design
Original: $35.00
-65%$35.00
$12.25
Description
Japanese Garden Umbrella 'Kashika' — Wagasa for Traditional Tea Gardens
The Japanese tea garden (chaniwa) is one of Japan's most refined landscape traditions — a carefully composed outdoor space designed to prepare visitors mentally for the tea ceremony. These gardens are defined by stone paths, stepping stones, mossy ground, and the strategic placement of elements including — in traditional settings — parasols that provided shade for guests between the entrance and the tea house.
The garden wagasa served a specific function in this tradition: not as a purely decorative object, but as an integral part of the tea garden experience. Its opening and closing marked transitions, its color signaled seasonal sensitivity, its silhouette blended with the careful landscape composition. The Kashika honors this garden tradition with a parasol rooted in tea-ceremony aesthetics.
Built with a bamboo handle and traditional wagasa craftsmanship, the umbrella measures 80cm across at 250g. The bamboo construction provides the traditional feel of Japanese parasol tradition, with the natural materials that blend particularly well with garden settings. Eco-friendly design principles support responsible sourcing.
The Kashika works beautifully in actual tea gardens or any outdoor setting where Japanese aesthetics matter — photography sessions, themed events, garden gatherings. It also makes a meaningful decorative piece when displayed in a Japanese-inspired interior or entryway. A thoughtful gift for tea ceremony enthusiasts or garden lovers.
- Traditional craftsmanship
- Bamboo handle
- 80 cm diameter
- Lightweight: 250 g
- Eco-friendly design
