Japanese lotus flower umbrella

On the archipelago of the Land of the Rising Sun, parasols are seen as very refined and very chic accessories which date back more than a millennium given that they were brought by boat from China during the Asuka period (538-710 ). In the same way as masks or even fans, these are traditional objects which have survived the ages for hundreds of years and which have seen their craftsmanship perfected from generation to generation. Although today parasols are less present in everyday life because new modern accessories have appeared such as caps, sunglasses or even parasols, the parasol still remains a fashion accessory today. very stylish and very effective anti-UV protection from the Sun and possibly even a few small drops of rain.

Originally, on the Japanese archipelago, parasols were exclusively reserved for the Japanese aristocracy and the Imperial court. In the same way as Japanese fans were, parasols such as this Japanese Lotus Flower Parasol were seen as luxury objects which symbolized a certain admission into the aristocracy of the time. Nevertheless, umbrellas have spread throughout the country. 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 a very specialized know-how was then built up year after year. Some traditional Japanese arts even welcomed parasols, such as kabuki theater or prints which integrated them into many paintings.

Where to wear this Japanese umbrella?

More recently, the arrival of plastic as a material has tended to break this traditional and ancestral side of the parasol, making it an ordinary object built in large quantities and at lower cost. But this is not the case for this Japanese Lotus Flower Umbrella with its oiled paper frame which embodies 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 disappear forever when umbrella makers have been taking turns to preserve this craft for more than a millennium.

To the beach

It is most certainly in summer that you will most often take out this Japanese Lotus Flower Umbrella and it is also possible that you take it with you during a walk by the sea. Its primary purpose is to protect you from the sun's rays. Sun, unless of course you live in Africa all year round, summer remains the season where we find the most Sun and heat. Therefore, who says summer indirectly means beach if you are one of those who are lucky enough to live by the sea or go there on vacation.

Even if parasols undoubtedly remain the most common accessories for sunbathing in peace, parasols are in reality also powerful allies. Although they are most often held in the hand like umbrellas, this Japanese Lotus Flower Umbrella can also 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 even 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 certain that now to protect yourself from the Sun, hats, caps, sunglasses and parasols are the most popular items. But unlike these, this Japanese Lotus Flower Umbrella has the advantage of being, above its primary purpose of protecting you from the Sun, a refined fashion object which can be worn very easily with a short-sleeved shirt or a handbag.

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 Lotus Flower Umbrella will allow you to be, among other things, worn with a matching outfit and to give a personal touch to your clothing style. summer.

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 pleasant way to enjoy nature and a little fresh air. . However, even here it quickly gets hot when you don't protect yourself against the Sun and this Japanese Lotus Flower Umbrella is a good way to overcome this problem.

Furthermore, gardens still remain something very respected today in Japan because they are Zen spaces in which we stroll and relax and in which we even indulge in meditation from time to time. . If landscapers around the world are inspired by it, it is indeed no coincidence. Therefore putting on a Japanese parasol while strolling in a garden is an excellent way to get used to the Zen way of life of the Japanese.