◆ Dance Umbrella ◆ Dance Umbrella ◆ Practice Umbrella ◆ Japanese Umbrella ◆ Wisteria Flowers ◆ Wisteria Swirl Pattern ✦《Stylish》 ◆ Japanese Dance ◆ Popular Song Dance ◆ Dance Accessories ◈ Size (Measured by an amateur) 　• Total Length: 76cm 　• Diameter when open: 76cm 　• Length of the Japanese paper part: 38cm ✺ This is my mother's dance umbrella, which she loved. ✺ It has a pattern of white wisteria flowers swirling on a purple background. ✺ Since it is made of Japanese paper, there are a few spots where the color has changed slightly and there are small holes due to aging. ✺ The tip of the umbrella is slightly damaged. ✺ Although it has aged, I think it is still perfectly usable. ✺ How about using it for dance practice? ✺ I am happy to offer it for sale, hoping that someone will use it. ◆ Immediate purchase is OK!!! ✺ Please understand that it has been stored at home for a long time. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 【Reference】 • This is a type of Japanese umbrella, especially a Janome umbrella or a dance umbrella. • It is a traditional Japanese umbrella made of bamboo and Japanese paper, and it is characterized by colorful decorative threads on the part that connects the inner frame. • Features of Japanese umbrellas • Materials: Mainly made of natural materials such as bamboo, wood, and Japanese paper. • Structure: When viewed from the inside, you can see many thin bamboo ribs radiating outwards, and the beautiful decorative threads (binding threads) of the "rokuro" part that bundles them in the center. • Dance Umbrella: An umbrella used as a stage prop for Japanese dance and Kabuki. • The swirling pattern of white leaves on a purple background as shown in the image is a common design for dance umbrellas. Many are not suitable for use in the rain. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ • It is considered to be a dance umbrella (maigasa) or paper umbrella (kamigasa), which is often used on the stage of Japanese dance and Kabuki, or as interior decoration. • It has a pattern of white leaves and flowers on a purple background. • Types and Features of Japanese Umbrellas • Dance Umbrella/Paper Umbrella: A Japanese umbrella mainly used for stage arts such as Kabuki and Japanese dance. • Some use silk or cloth as the umbrella cloth, as well as Japanese paper. Relatively inexpensive Karakasa (Chinese-style umbrellas) are sometimes used for practice. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ • This is a Japanese umbrella with a characteristic purple leaf pattern. - Color: Purple - Design: Leaf pattern - Shape: Japanese umbrella Thank you for viewing.