Japanese dragon umbrella

Parasols have always been in Japan, very refined and very trendy accessories which made their first appearance more than a thousand years ago since they were brought by boat from China during the Asuka period (538- 710). Just like masks or even fans, these are ancestral objects which have managed to survive over hundreds of years and which have seen their craftsmanship perfected from generation to generation. Even if today parasols are no longer seen as much as before because new modern accessories have been developed such as caps, sunglasses or parasols, the parasol still remains an anti-UV fashion accessory today. very pretty and very effective in protecting yourself from the Sun or even possibly a few drops of rain.

Originally, in Japan, parasols were even accessories reserved for the Japanese aristocracy and the Imperial court. Just as Japanese fans were, parasols like this Japanese Dragon Umbrella were luxury objects which guaranteed a certain admission into the aristocracy of the time. But fortunately umbrellas have become popular throughout the archipelago. A real craftsmanship gradually saw the light of day as was the case for masks. All types of umbrellas then began to emerge combining the different traditional shapes, patterns and colors of the country and exceptional know-how then developed slowly but surely. Parasols even found a place in different types of Japanese arts and were fully integrated into kabuki theater or even as an accessory in the different representations of Japanese prints.

Where to wear this Japanese umbrella?

Nowadays, the arrival of plastic as a material has tended to break this traditional and ancestral side of the parasol, making it an ordinary object assembled en masse and at a lower cost. But this is not the case with this Japanese Dragon Umbrella with its oiled paper frame which represents the umbrella culture in Japan with its traditional motifs. But given that parasols are not necessarily the summer objects most in the spotlight in recent years, we wanted to offer you some opportunities that would be good for bringing these traditional Japanese accessories back into your spring summer collection. ready to wear. It would still be stupid to see these objects fall into oblivion when umbrella makers have been taking turns to preserve this craft for more than a millennium.

To the beach

Naturally, summer will be the best season to take this Japanese Dragon Umbrella out to the seaside. Its primary function is to protect you from the Sun's rays, unless you live in Africa all year round. , summer remains the period when the Sun and the heat are most present. Therefore, summer indirectly means beach for those who are lucky enough to live by the sea or go there on vacation.

Although parasols certainly remain the most common accessories for sunbathing without worries, parasols are in reality also powerful allies. Although they are most often held in the hand like umbrellas, this Japanese Dragon Umbrella can very well be planted in the sand to finally get some fresh air and read or rest in peace. It will also go very well with women's summer clothing such as a dress, a skirt or pants for a more formal style.

At the camping

Camping remains a popular holiday destination which is often characterized by strong heat, whether you are at the local swimming pool or on your terrace at the mobile home. As mentioned above, it is obvious that nowadays to protect yourself from the Sun, hats, caps, sunglasses and parasols are the most used accessories. But unlike these, this Japanese Dragon Umbrella has the advantage of being beyond its primary purpose of protecting you from the Sun, a chic fashion object that can be worn very easily with a short-sleeved shirt or a bag. by hand.

Parasols being in fact initially fashion accessories, unlike other accessories, were even before protecting them from the Sun a luxury object. Therefore, where parasols and other modern tools will only serve to be functional objects, this Japanese Dragon Umbrella will allow you to, among other things, wear it with a matching outfit and give a personal touch to your summer clothing style.

During a walk in a park

For those who do not have the chance to go to the seaside or on a camping holiday in summer, public parks or private gardens remain a good way to enjoy nature and a little fresh air. . However, the heat is quickly felt when you are not protected and this Japanese Dragon Umbrella is a good way to overcome this problem.

Furthermore, gardens still remain a very respected place today in the Land of the Rising Sun because they are Zen spaces in which we stroll and relax and in which we even indulge in meditation from time to time. It is no coincidence that landscapers around the world are inspired by it. Therefore, wearing a Japanese parasol while strolling in a garden is a good way to get used to the Zen way of life of the Japanese.