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traditional oiled-paper umbrella; paper umbrella
A traditional Japanese umbrella made of oiled washi paper stretched over a bamboo frame. Now mostly seen at temples, tea ceremonies, and in traditional or theatrical settings rather than in daily use.
A traditional umbrella of oiled paper over a bamboo frame. The name literally means "Tang (Chinese) umbrella," reflecting its origin, though it became a distinctly Japanese craft. Also written 傘 and sometimes read からかさ.