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DiCesare Design’s master umbrella artisans

DiCesare Designs Kyoto umbrella artisan

Our master artisan in Kyoto have over 50 years of umbrella-making experience. The master artisan’s passion results in DiCesare Design’s umbrellas and parasols of the highest quality and style.

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Kyoto Pumpkin Parasol Meeting

DiCesare Designs Artisans at Kuriyama Koubou

Some images from the latest meeting of designer John DiCesare with the artisans at Kuriyamakoubo in Kyoto . 

The artisans are currently working on the canopy for this year’s special Kyoto Parasol collaboration item. The unique form of this item requires special attention when making the pattern for the linen fabric that will be used for the Pumpkin Parasol’s canopy.

DiCesare is constantly overwhelmed by the passion and committment to produce these very special items.
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DiCesare Designs Craftsmanship

DiCesare Umbrella craftsmanship

I don’t write about them much but I’d like to thank them now. The craftsmen we work with in Kyoto have been making DiCesare Designs umbrellas and parasols for almost 8 years now. Their techniques have been crucial in developing new items and producing a limited edition series of high quality umbrellas and parasols. Without their combination of experience, pride and creativity, this series would not have been possible. Thank you! Wait till you see the new items they have come up with to be released in the near future!