Umbrella by Maehara
HAND MADE UMBRELLA THAT MAKES YOUR RAINY DAY SHINE.
Don't you hate it when rains? Well, I do. When rains, there are some extra things need to worry about and want to say at home. Raining from the morning is somehow better because there are more chance for people to carry their own umbrellas, so less possibility of umbrella to be stolen.
It happens because such ¥500, exact same looking plastic umbrella which is sold everywhere in Japan. It's impossible to tell the difference.
The difference you can make is, carry an umbrella that is distinguishable. And, carry it all times.
Maehara (前原光栄商店) umbrella shop is one of the difference you can buy. Umbrella of Maehara is nothing like mass-produced ones. All umbrellas are hand made. 4 main production process are divided and handled by 4 craftsman specialized in each field, weaving, rib assembling, grip manufacturing, and sewing and cutting.
Although there are some dealers, you should visit Maehara's flagship shop in Tokyo.
Check out ones that are truly worth the price.
SHADOW-16.
Price: ¥34,560
Ribs: 16
Ribs length: 60cm
Diameter: 103cm
Length: 88cm
Weight: 695g
Material: Polyester, Steel, Oak, Brass
TRAD-16.
Price: ¥23,760
Ribs: 16
Ribs length: 60cm
Diameter: 103cm
Length: 88cm
Weight: 610g
Material: Polyester, Steel, Oak, Brass
M1555.
Price: ¥21,600
Ribs: 16
Ribs length: 55cm
Diameter: 96cm
Length: 86cm
Weight: 500g
Material: Polyester, Steel, Oak, Maple
Travis.
Price: ¥23,760
Ribs: 16
Ribs length: 55cm
Diameter: 96cm
Length: 86cm
Weight: 510g
Material: Polyester, Steel, Oak, Maple
Onpu-TU.
Price: ¥14,040
Ribs: 8
Ribs length: 55cm
Diameter: 95cm
Length: 30cm
Weight: 320g
Material: Polyester, Aluminum, Oak, Synthetic leather
Where to buy: "Maehara"
Address: 2-14-5, Misuji, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Open hours: 10:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 17:00
Closed on: Monday, Sunday and National holiday
Maehara official site.
