Wagasa Shares More Than 300 Years of Tradition in Kyoto (Short Version)
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Wagasa are traditional Japanese umbrellas made of washi paper attached to a bamboo frame and treated to ensure it is waterproof. We visited a venerable wagasa maker in Kyoto, which has been creating wagasa for more than 300 years, to learn about the history and characteristics of this traditional Japanese item.
