@@gencat4039 not to be negative...but most craftsmans dissapear because of economy-change of eras, and there's not much we can do. We all value some old craftsmanships and art styles that are long gone or close to extinct, but since there isn't a high demand for them, there's nothing we can do to keep them alive, because wether we like it or not, even if someone masters a certain art (which takes a lot of time) if that person isn't in a position to economicaly sustain himself, wether through his craft or something else while still having time for his craft, that person will eventually drop it for one of those 2 reasons.
@@magnezon1 yeah thats the reason why business insider mentioned alot of the craftsmen's lives getting destroyed due to trend or machinery doing all the job.
That's part of the beauty of the internet and digital age. We can easily record processes and lessons. It's possible for nothing to truly be lost anymore.
"Master cannot be beat. I am a professional craftsman." That is truly an admirable mindset. Proud enough to accept skill and accomplishments, humble enough to admit and accept that you still have things to learn. I wish more of us in the west would adopt this mindset.
So they stick some twigs into prefab slots they haven't even made themself, and glue on some paper and suddenly they are a "artisan" and some sort of genius? lmao... the inflated ego is unreal. Craftsman would be someone who painted skilled original art and did carvings into the umbrella. This person is an assembly worker.
@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Have you ever folded paper, let alone for a professional project? The slightest angle off ruins everything. Using materials with even just a slight imbalance ruins everything. He acts as both the assembly and quality control. You're acting like they're 3D printing the bamboo fam, no. As for "genius"? No. No one's claiming that. But the skill needed to assemble paper and glue perfectly on the first try... go make some envelopes and tell us how well that goes, let alone a multimedia project that people are going to bump and reuse and be judged for.
@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep well, someone is a little grumpy... if you think it's soo easy why don't you make one? don't just go around spouting hate comments, it would eventually backfire...
my dad bought home a sky-blue wagasa after working in japan for a yr. it's the most beautiful thing, from how it opened and closed, and the durability of the paper material itself. has been in our family for almost to decade and still no rips!
This isn't a "oh the old ways are dying" story. This is a "I want to do this, I want to be this, so I became this" story. I like this narrative I feel like these traditional craft videos often obsess about how they're the ONLY one left and there's NO ONE who will ever do this again....not true!
The reason for the latter is because very few young folk are becoming apprentices to these ancient crafts. Without apprentices soon, the professional craftspeople will not have enough time to pass down their knowledge and skills, and the more difficult, advanced techniques will be lost. A lot of those craftspeople without apprentices are already in their 70's and 80's. They've got, maybe 10-20 years max before they die, 5-15 years before their body can't do the craft anymore, depending on the type of labor required. There's a lot of professions where, the craftsperson is the ONLY one remaining that has the knowledge of ancient techniques. They're not wrong about the knowledge being lost if they die without passing it on. Sure, modern techniques can mimic ancient crafts, but they generally always create inferior products. And sure, we might be able to recreate the techniques eventually, through trial and error, but it'll take a significant amount of time - even if we already know the recipe and ratios. Just look at how long it took to recreate Roman concrete. We might be able to reacquire the knowledge, but it's always going to be better, easier, and more effective, with an unbroken chain of knowledge passed down than it ever will trying to recreate it from scratch.
@@azoe6764 You're right. It's still a significant problem in the industry. And a significant portion of the problem is the over-profiting done by the middlemen.
@@azoe6764 I disagree. A lot of people, especially in the states, would pay good money for something one-of-a-kind like this. It is hand-made, specifically unique, and also of a dying trade. Because of this, a tradesman of any dying craft could charge a reasonably good price, and someone would pay for it. We live in a consumerist-driven society, and if tradesmen like this were smart, they would push their products, be able to ship universally, and people would buy them. Not necessarily for a practical use, but because of the *aesthetic.*
I felt that disconnection from your own culture. Culture is so important to one’s identity. I’m glad he was able to reconnect and carry on such an important cultural art form.
@@akumayoxiruma "日本" simply means "Japan". "和" ("wa"), is attached to the front of a kanji set to denote Japanese-style things. For example: "和服" ("wafuku") "Japanese clothes" "和牛" ("wagyu") "Japanese beef" "和室" ("washitsu") "Japanese-style room" "和食" ("washoku") "Japanese food" Or just "和風" ("wafuu") for generic "Japanese-style". And indeed, "和傘" ("wagasa") has "和" at the beginning, just like all these examples.
I’ve always found these umbrellas beautiful and elegant. Hearing where it come from and how they are created gives me more of an appreciation for craftsman such as this gentleman.
So they stick some twigs into prefab slots they haven't even made themself, and glue on some paper and suddenly they are a "artisan" and some sort of genius? lmao... the inflated ego is unreal. "A lot of effort" lmao this is an insult to real artisans across the world.
@@abouttime2569 I really never. He did nothing lol. He never even made the twigs or base of it. Other people did. Blows my mind how simplistic the mind of people like you have. I bet you thought the new Star Wars movies had good writing too.
@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep You literally did oversimplify. So with your logic, if you don't make everything from scratch, you are doing nothing? lol ok nice logic there. You are the one with a simplistic mind. And I never watched the new Star Wars movies after I watched first one in the theaters. I actually left the theater after 40 minutes of watching that.
@@green-sc2wg Kindof but not in a literal mean-spirited way. Since washi kozo is such a durable paper, it's used as facing to protect the surface of a painting while it's being restored/conserved. After use, the washi kozo is removed from the painting and is torn up in the process, hence, the "destructive manner". If you're curious, check out the Baumgartner Restoration RUclips channel. Julian Baumgartner is a nice, talented guy with relaxing videos 😊👍
My grandma had one of these. I believe that it had belonged to a doctor whom she worked for. He gave it to her when he heard that my mum was starring as Yum Yum in "The Mikado", and she used it on stage. This was in the 1950s. I can remember the umbrella, and I wish that I knew where it was now.
Watching these types of videos always make me feel awe and sadness. It's an art and a part of culture that's been passed on for centuries and countless generations, going through countless refinements and passionate minds. And yet now they've dwindled so much, becoming practiced by fewer and fewer
This really makes me wanna save up money to buy one. Not the most expensive ones, since I'm basically broke, but they are just too beautiful to stay away from.
I have a wagasa that my aunt and uncle purchased on a trip in 1969. I’ve always thought it beautiful, but didn’t know much about it until now (they never really said much about it; it was in Aunt’s cedar chest). Thank you for the information.
Please explain what is amazing and where we saw any "craftsmanship" because I never saw either. This is an assembly worker. There was no original art painted on the umbrella or carving into the handle.
I saw nothing "craftsman" about what this person did, far less expert anything. They are essentially an assembly worker. The inflated ego for the guy to call himself an artisan is unreal.
@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep Friend, I am an artist myself.The blood, sweat and tears that go into a creation are impossible to describe.Anyway I respect your opinion even though I completely disagree with it .Best wishes.
I hope the practice of traditionally creating/building everyday things can still live until many many years to come and not be replaced by machines. This is a form of art in its own ❤️
The Traditional standards of bringing the history of culture to the rest of the world, makes earth a suitable, habitable place for existence, and that concepts of realization is to make the said standards of excellence richer and wealthier in so many ways. SMEs....GM.
I have two of these. Both were bought in the States at unique stores. The one, I am sure, came directly from Japan, because the owner traveled around the world in the off season when her store was closed. The other probably came from some grandparents' old house. Both are beautiful and durable. Would love to have a little collection.
Thank you for putting subtitles for the narrator as well. I find it so rude when videos have subtitles only for people who have a bit of an accent or are not native speakers.
Beautiful. I've always wanted one of these types of umbrellas but I have cats and they love paper, so I will not ruin a beautiful peice of functional art.
I wanna visit a lot of places I'd like to see Athens, Japan, Canada, France, Italy, Mexico, Scotland, Ireland and travel all the states in America. I live in Texas.
Air, made in Japan….. $1000 Because it takes a lot of work, practice, and precision to breathe and exhale the air for many years to make it truly JAPANESE air!
In recent years, some people have been passing off Chinese-made umbrellas (karakasa)as Japanese umbrellas.(wagasa) In Japan, there is a way to distinguish a Japanese umbrella from a Chinese one. The way to tell them apart is to look at the detailed structure.
There is no such thing as a wagasa, not even a Wikipedia entry. All of the styles are known as Chinese oil-paper umbrella, or youzhisan. Japanese have been passing these Chinese umbrellas off as being Japanese for a millennia.
Korea also has this kind of traditional umbrella. It's called Jiu-san. I think the traditional culture of every country in the world is really beautiful. Thank you so much for the precious video😍
I rember my family buying one of these umbrellas on our trip to Japan it was bought from a shop near a temple I think. Yea it's expensive I belive ours was 250 ish dollars but it looks great and functions well.
Hello to you, Many years ago I found a japanese umbrella, it was very old then,(25 yrs ago).. the top was made of Silk and was ripped in many places and in need of restoration.. I knew 'Only' a Craftsman of this work could restore it (& if I had the funds,
If you notice in regular/western umbrellas, when you close the umbrella and fold it, the spacing may be uneven and requires manual folding to avoid creases. When you close wagasa umbrellas, the cover is already folded and evenly spaced out and will maintain the folds without outside effort from the owner.
From what I see, this umbrella, when folded, the papers are folded in, the bamboo blades are visible. Western umbrella on the other hand, have the fabric folded out, covering the blades.
@@sitinorhassan5253 Yes. My grandma had one and what you saw when it was closed were the paper covered ribs, the rest of the cover being inside the ribs.
I really hope and pray to the gods and goddesses that cultures that have true artisans that do work the traditional way Do not fade into obscurity and history but keep going because it's because of their heritage And people so that they don't just disappear like so many cultures before!
It's scary and beautiful to think how so many beautiful types of artistry literally could disappear if one person were to stop producing them
Imagine he dies and the kids are too lazy (if he has any)
@@gencat4039 not to be negative...but most craftsmans dissapear because of economy-change of eras, and there's not much we can do.
We all value some old craftsmanships and art styles that are long gone or close to extinct, but since there isn't a high demand for them, there's nothing we can do to keep them alive, because wether we like it or not, even if someone masters a certain art (which takes a lot of time) if that person isn't in a position to economicaly sustain himself, wether through his craft or something else while still having time for his craft, that person will eventually drop it for one of those 2 reasons.
@@magnezon1 yeah thats the reason why business insider mentioned alot of the craftsmen's lives getting destroyed due to trend or machinery doing all the job.
That's part of the beauty of the internet and digital age. We can easily record processes and lessons. It's possible for nothing to truly be lost anymore.
A chinese factory can make 300 for the same price, just minus the "Arty" bullshit hyping it.
"Master cannot be beat. I am a professional craftsman."
That is truly an admirable mindset. Proud enough to accept skill and accomplishments, humble enough to admit and accept that you still have things to learn. I wish more of us in the west would adopt this mindset.
So they stick some twigs into prefab slots they haven't even made themself, and glue on some paper and suddenly they are a "artisan" and some sort of genius? lmao... the inflated ego is unreal. Craftsman would be someone who painted skilled original art and did carvings into the umbrella. This person is an assembly worker.
@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed.
Have you ever folded paper, let alone for a professional project? The slightest angle off ruins everything. Using materials with even just a slight imbalance ruins everything. He acts as both the assembly and quality control. You're acting like they're 3D printing the bamboo fam, no.
As for "genius"? No. No one's claiming that. But the skill needed to assemble paper and glue perfectly on the first try... go make some envelopes and tell us how well that goes, let alone a multimedia project that people are going to bump and reuse and be judged for.
@@Undomaranel You can use a template to fold. You are ridiculous lmao.
@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep And you are just trolling for attention, not even trying to have a conversation, just hate. Have a good life fam.
@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep well, someone is a little grumpy... if you think it's soo easy why don't you make one? don't just go around spouting hate comments, it would eventually backfire...
my dad bought home a sky-blue wagasa after working in japan for a yr. it's the most beautiful thing, from how it opened and closed, and the durability of the paper material itself. has been in our family for almost to decade and still no rips!
This isn't a "oh the old ways are dying" story. This is a "I want to do this, I want to be this, so I became this" story. I like this narrative I feel like these traditional craft videos often obsess about how they're the ONLY one left and there's NO ONE who will ever do this again....not true!
The reason for the latter is because very few young folk are becoming apprentices to these ancient crafts. Without apprentices soon, the professional craftspeople will not have enough time to pass down their knowledge and skills, and the more difficult, advanced techniques will be lost. A lot of those craftspeople without apprentices are already in their 70's and 80's. They've got, maybe 10-20 years max before they die, 5-15 years before their body can't do the craft anymore, depending on the type of labor required. There's a lot of professions where, the craftsperson is the ONLY one remaining that has the knowledge of ancient techniques. They're not wrong about the knowledge being lost if they die without passing it on.
Sure, modern techniques can mimic ancient crafts, but they generally always create inferior products. And sure, we might be able to recreate the techniques eventually, through trial and error, but it'll take a significant amount of time - even if we already know the recipe and ratios. Just look at how long it took to recreate Roman concrete.
We might be able to reacquire the knowledge, but it's always going to be better, easier, and more effective, with an unbroken chain of knowledge passed down than it ever will trying to recreate it from scratch.
@@draguta8995 young people don't have the options to make a livable wage doing things like this anymore.
@@azoe6764 You're right. It's still a significant problem in the industry.
And a significant portion of the problem is the over-profiting done by the middlemen.
@@azoe6764
I disagree. A lot of people, especially in the states, would pay good money for something one-of-a-kind like this. It is hand-made, specifically unique, and also of a dying trade. Because of this, a tradesman of any dying craft could charge a reasonably good price, and someone would pay for it. We live in a consumerist-driven society, and if tradesmen like this were smart, they would push their products, be able to ship universally, and people would buy them. Not necessarily for a practical use, but because of the *aesthetic.*
I felt that disconnection from your own culture. Culture is so important to one’s identity. I’m glad he was able to reconnect and carry on such an important cultural art form.
When it's 300 to 3000 usd for a paper sunshade, it's hard to connect with your culture and keep it alive.
@@Haplo-san out of all the languages you chose to speak facts
Yup. Modern western culture has slowly taken over Japan since 1945.
Sooooo. He moved to Canada? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
@@Haplo-san oh no poop your pants over an expensive umbrella i guess
In case you were curious, "wagasa" literally translates as "Japanese-style umbrella"!
just a copy of a chinese umbrella
No, it literally translates to 'sum parasol'. The kanji/word for 'Japanese-style' would be '日本/nihon'.
@@akumayoxiruma "日本" simply means "Japan". "和" ("wa"), is attached to the front of a kanji set to denote Japanese-style things. For example:
"和服" ("wafuku") "Japanese clothes"
"和牛" ("wagyu") "Japanese beef"
"和室" ("washitsu") "Japanese-style room"
"和食" ("washoku") "Japanese food"
Or just "和風" ("wafuu") for generic "Japanese-style". And indeed, "和傘" ("wagasa") has "和" at the beginning, just like all these examples.
@@fireaza woahh that's neat!
@@АВЗ002 Japanese umbrellas have a history of more than 1,000 years.
It is not a simple imitation.
I love that his culture says “nobody can say they’re master” it’s very humble and inspiring :)
I’ve always found these umbrellas beautiful and elegant. Hearing where it come from and how they are created gives me more of an appreciation for craftsman such as this gentleman.
It looks so clean and nice. A lot of effort put in.
So they stick some twigs into prefab slots they haven't even made themself, and glue on some paper and suddenly they are a "artisan" and some sort of genius? lmao... the inflated ego is unreal. "A lot of effort" lmao this is an insult to real artisans across the world.
@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep You literally oversimplified everything what he did. I feel sorry for people like you. Such sad people.
@@abouttime2569 I really never. He did nothing lol. He never even made the twigs or base of it. Other people did. Blows my mind how simplistic the mind of people like you have. I bet you thought the new Star Wars movies had good writing too.
@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep You literally did oversimplify. So with your logic, if you don't make everything from scratch, you are doing nothing? lol ok nice logic there. You are the one with a simplistic mind.
And I never watched the new Star Wars movies after I watched first one in the theaters. I actually left the theater after 40 minutes of watching that.
@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep you got owned in this debate
What a wonderful story. I'm so happy he found a connection to his roots and wants to continue this beautiful tradition.
First time seeing washi kozo being used in a non-destructive manner
Julian is right, it really is a beautiful paper
literally just came here from a restoration video hahaha nice to see fellow baumgartner fans cropping up in other videos
People destroy them?
@@green-sc2wg Kindof but not in a literal mean-spirited way. Since washi kozo is such a durable paper, it's used as facing to protect the surface of a painting while it's being restored/conserved.
After use, the washi kozo is removed from the painting and is torn up in the process, hence, the "destructive manner".
If you're curious, check out the Baumgartner Restoration RUclips channel. Julian Baumgartner is a nice, talented guy with relaxing videos 😊👍
@@a_soriano Washi paper is also used for wood objects restorations, such as instruments or furnitures and marquetry!
I was looking for this comment.
Fantastic artist, and very humble too.
These type of artistry work which involves culture always looks so beautiful and peaceful to watch...
There was no artistry. He is an assembly worker. People are pandering here.
My grandma had one of these. I believe that it had belonged to a doctor whom she worked for. He gave it to her when he heard that my mum was starring as Yum Yum in "The Mikado", and she used it on stage. This was in the 1950s. I can remember the umbrella, and I wish that I knew where it was now.
Really enjoy these segments of beautiful craftsmanship around the world, each one sharing a moment in time. 🤗😇😊
1200 year old artisanery, on crocs, he truly is a man of culture
It originated in China 2000 years ago
@@canonicalensemble8727 all the japanese culture is just a labor intensive, ineficient copy of the chinese one
Watching these types of videos always make me feel awe and sadness. It's an art and a part of culture that's been passed on for centuries and countless generations, going through countless refinements and passionate minds. And yet now they've dwindled so much, becoming practiced by fewer and fewer
I am proud that certain craftsmanship is still practiced.
This really makes me wanna save up money to buy one. Not the most expensive ones, since I'm basically broke, but they are just too beautiful to stay away from.
I'm glad he talked so openly about the importance of discovering his culture. It's something I feel I am missing in my life
"I am Japanese, but I don't know about Japan. - Nishibori"
And I find it funny when people don't believe me when I say that.
Yeah, I had to research Korean history/traditions on my own when my Korean wife wasn't able to tell me much about that sort of thing.
I have a wagasa that my aunt and uncle purchased on a trip in 1969. I’ve always thought it beautiful, but didn’t know much about it until now (they never really said much about it; it was in Aunt’s cedar chest).
Thank you for the information.
Spectacular works of art to be treasured and passed down to future generations.
How humble.... The artist is a wonderful person.. 👌👌👌
Amazing craftsmanship! Thank you for sharing!
IS THE BEST MAN I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND I LOVE YOU
Please explain what is amazing and where we saw any "craftsmanship" because I never saw either. This is an assembly worker. There was no original art painted on the umbrella or carving into the handle.
@WatersputsOfTheDeep So, they need to paint a monalisa or some random landscape paintings over their umbrella?
@@user-xh6ju3pg8c correct
@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep ?
Really love seeing expert craftsmen doing their thing.
Yes but this video insists on yousing "craftspeople" instead of craftsmen
I saw nothing "craftsman" about what this person did, far less expert anything. They are essentially an assembly worker. The inflated ego for the guy to call himself an artisan is unreal.
Brilliant artist and a humble and a wonderful human being.Cheers from India 🇮🇳.
What was brilliant? What makes him an "artist?" He is an assembly worker. I saw no art being done...
@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep Friend, I am an artist myself.The blood, sweat and tears that go into a creation are impossible to describe.Anyway I respect your opinion even though I completely disagree with it .Best wishes.
I want that Wagasa Umbrella ☂️😍🤩 it's beautiful 😘
so glad he found his way to deeply connect to his culture
The craftsmanship is truly inspiring.
I saw zero craftsmanship. He is an assembly worker.
@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep how?
@@user-xh6ju3pg8c my comment is self explanitory
And here I was just looking at some to buy at least one, those types umbrellas are so beautiful and delicate.
Very Humble Man, I respect that MOST..!! Many Blessings.
It's so delicate and beautiful
I hope the practice of traditionally creating/building everyday things can still live until many many years to come and not be replaced by machines. This is a form of art in its own ❤️
Beautiful craft. I have collected many since the ear,y 2000‘s. I use them in the summer time and receive many compliments!
I have a wagasa umbrella and its breath taking not seen one like it on Internet yet !:)
The Traditional standards of bringing the history of culture to the rest of the world, makes earth a suitable, habitable place for existence, and that concepts of realization is to make the said standards of excellence richer and wealthier in so many ways. SMEs....GM.
I have two of these. Both were bought in the States at unique stores. The one, I am sure, came directly from Japan, because the owner traveled around the world in the off season when her store was closed. The other probably came from some grandparents' old house. Both are beautiful and durable. Would love to have a little collection.
Thank you so much for telling me what I'm watching, as I'm watching it
Such a humble person. And beautifully designed umbrella. 😍
So amazing, a form of art, I need one 😭😭😭
I love watching these videos the Japanese culture is amazing
just a copy of a chinese umbrella
As a crafting master, his pronunciation is pretty good indeed!
Your work is beautiful. These umbrellas are so elegant. 😊
How beautifull. I wish we dutchies had more traditional crafts like this
Me, reading the title: Yass King! Do it for the culture.
Thank you for putting subtitles for the narrator as well. I find it so rude when videos have subtitles only for people who have a bit of an accent or are not native speakers.
Beautiful. I've always wanted one of these types of umbrellas but I have cats and they love paper, so I will not ruin a beautiful peice of functional art.
Pure art!
Very beautiful umbrella. I would love to own one 🤩
My dream is to visit Japan 🇯🇵 and learn more about the beautiful culture and people🌹
I wanna visit a lot of places I'd like to see Athens, Japan, Canada, France, Italy, Mexico, Scotland, Ireland and travel all the states in America. I live in Texas.
@@JustADogLover396 The best time to go was a decade or more ago. The migrant crisis in Europe and later covid now has really hurt everything...
@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep Mmm. I was 3 a decade ago, so that sucks lol. I hope in the future it will get better and I will be able to go
I find these umbrellas really beautiful and elegant. I'd love to buy one in future! ☺️
Now THIS is the type of umbrella my mom would disown me for if I forgot to bring it back home from work or school.
Air, made in Japan….. $1000
Because it takes a lot of work, practice, and precision to breathe and exhale the air for many years to make it truly JAPANESE air!
😂
Yes I agree, you are most definitely a Craftsman. How I would love to own one of your creations.
So elegant! Imagine going out with it
why did they give him subtitles, he speaks really clear English
It's not easy to admit the fact he's Japanese but doesn't know about his home country ❤️
Respect 👍🏻
Very well produced. great job.
Stunningly beautiful! 💜
Lovely that he turned to his country to find what interested him...
So amazing, ancient Egypt used peacock feathers as umbrellas or fans 💕 we love umbrellas
Actually, in Ancient Egypt they used similar parasols to these, presumably using papyrus covers. In Assyria they used to make them with fabric
*Can we all appreciate this true craftsmanship?*
😈👍
The fact I have a whole collection of these kills me I’ve spent so much money but these are so beautiful
@Rex S. both
Я из Беларуси!!И с Большим Уважением отношусь к Таким Мастерам!!
How perfectly beautiful
Damn, this would have made for a great souvenir
Thank you 😊
I love these videos! Thank you Insider
So beautiful
FYI oil paper umbrella originated in China
awesome video
We used to throwaway this type of umbrella..
We value ancient arts and this why it fetches high prices in the market
This is so interesting
Great! An umbrella adequate for my giant Mai Tais
In recent years, some people have been passing off Chinese-made umbrellas (karakasa)as Japanese umbrellas.(wagasa) In Japan, there is a way to distinguish a Japanese umbrella from a Chinese one. The way to tell them apart is to look at the detailed structure.
There is no such thing as a wagasa, not even a Wikipedia entry. All of the styles are known as Chinese oil-paper umbrella, or youzhisan. Japanese have been passing these Chinese umbrellas off as being Japanese for a millennia.
Korea also has this kind of traditional umbrella. It's called Jiu-san. I think the traditional culture of every country in the world is really beautiful. Thank you so much for the precious video😍
This is so awesome! I wish I could afford one.
Great story
A humble man 🙏
I rember my family buying one of these umbrellas on our trip to Japan it was bought from a shop near a temple I think. Yea it's expensive I belive ours was 250 ish dollars but it looks great and functions well.
Gorgeous
Hello to you, Many years ago I found a japanese umbrella, it was very old then,(25 yrs ago).. the top was made of Silk and was ripped in many places and in need of restoration.. I knew 'Only' a Craftsman of this work could restore it (& if I had the funds,
Man this is so cool
i get those on my cocktails all the time....
Amazing attitude !!
welp, time to sumon all the lovers of MASA WORKS DESIGN.
Amazing
So cool
I remembered when I was a child I wanted an umbrella like wagasa so my mom find a way to make it using Newspapers.
I dont understand how the folding is different from Western umbrellas. If anyone understand this pls explain. 👏
japanese: VVVVV
western: //////////
If you notice in regular/western umbrellas, when you close the umbrella and fold it, the spacing may be uneven and requires manual folding to avoid creases. When you close wagasa umbrellas, the cover is already folded and evenly spaced out and will maintain the folds without outside effort from the owner.
The Japanese umbrella folds like a screw while the modern umbrella collapse and the overlapping is folded.
From what I see, this umbrella, when folded, the papers are folded in, the bamboo blades are visible. Western umbrella on the other hand, have the fabric folded out, covering the blades.
@@sitinorhassan5253 Yes. My grandma had one and what you saw when it was closed were the paper covered ribs, the rest of the cover being inside the ribs.
I’m not sure why I’m crying.
You witnessed true beauty. Wherever you are Merry Christmas.
Love this!
Я ПОМНЮ У МОЕЙ МАМЫ БЫЛ ТАКОЙ КРАСИВЫЙ ЗОНТ! МНЕ ОЧЕНЬ НРАВИТСЯ!
amazing
If I ever end up in Japan before I die, I want one of these
I really hope and pray to the gods and goddesses that cultures that have true artisans that do work the traditional way Do not fade into obscurity and history but keep going because it's because of their heritage And people so that they don't just disappear like so many cultures before!
A work of art
Usually I do it like this, but I've been in pain and too lazy to do it this way. Takes alot of work