DiCesare Designs returns to Entetsu Department Store in Hammamatsu, Shizuoka! Come by and check out our collection and say hello to designer John DiCesare.
September 9th to 15th, 2026
DiCesare Designs at Entetsu Department Store
Category: BLOG
DiCesare Designs Blog
The Art & Engineering of Umbrellas
Recently I had the chance to give a lecture at Otaru University of Commerce in Hokkaido – called “The Art and Engineering of Umbrellas” as part of the Otaru University of Commerce English Lecture Series. I discussed my early experiences as a sculptor and my current experiences as an umbrella and parasol designer. I went over the developing designs such as the Parashell, Pumpkin Umbrella, Sakura Parasol and also showed some new designs that will be debuting in 2013. I really enjoyed the experience. My thanks go to Shawn Clankie at Otaru University for the invitation.
Sakura Parasol – Somei Yoshino Blooms!
Spring has sprung and with it bloom the Sakura Blossoms. Once again, the Somei Yoshino Sakura Parasols come out too. This limited edition parasol was created in collaboration with the wonderful artist, Aya Kato. A wonderful artist who works with fairytales and traditional motifs, turning them into bold, psychedelic, contemporary art pieces in a style sometimes recalling Manga and Art Nouveau.
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