Recently, I had the opportunity to collaborate with the kimono manufacturer Bushoan on a series of parasols. The finished products were truly wonderful.
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Recently, I had the opportunity to collaborate with the kimono manufacturer Bushoan on a series of parasols. The finished products were truly wonderful.
Sculpting is my passion. It has been since I was a child. For me, designing umbrellas and parasols lies somewhere between sculpture and architecture. Sometimes I even have to do some woodcarving for my prototypes. Reductive sculpting may not be my forte but it brings me a lot of pleasure.
During Japan Fashion Week, an event called Ambiance will be held at Aoyama Bellcommons. At this year’s show, we had the opportunity to introduce our umbrella and parasol collection to attendees.
The Parashell parasol was the item that led me into this area of design. That being umbrella & parasol design. From the Parashell, a lot of my other items were conceived. This new umbrella series featuring an undulating canopy is called the “Rhythm” Pumpkin Umbrella. The design is unique and stylish but takes nothing away from the functionality of keeping one dry on the rainiest of days.
Photographed by my good friend and cinematographer, Matias Lasarte.

The parashell first made it’s debut at Hanway in Roppongi Hills. This is the place to go if you are looking for a one of a kind umbrella or parasol in the Tokyo area. Great staff and a wide selection for all tastes. Umbrella fanatics shouldn’t miss it.