October 26, 2026
A comparative guide to regional canopy forms, from Chinese oil-paper construction and Japanese wagasa to Korean jangji and Southeast Asian painted parasols. It distinguishes materials and making traditions while suggesting museum collections and catalog details useful for identifying examples.
October 9, 2026
Oil-paper canopies bring together bamboo engineering, paper treatment, and painted imagery, with techniques that vary by region. This article looks at the craft through the Fuzhou tradition, tracing how tung-oil finishes and ceremonial meanings shape both making and preservation.
September 22, 2026
This piece examines traditional paper parasols in China and Japan, focusing on wagasa and closely related styles. It connects materials, construction, decorative motifs, and preservation considerations with specific regional practices and makers.