Hokusai Graphic was established in May 2015. As Japan's leading specialist store for Japanese umbrellas and umbrellas with traditional Japanese patterns, it has inherited the spirit of the ukiyo-e artist Hokusai and has released numerous products under the concept of "stylish, vivid, and captivating the world." This time, we will introduce the top 10 most popular parasols from Hokusai Graphic in 2018.
#10 Parasol Ranking | Japanese Pattern Textile Tri-Folding Umbrella - Margaret Navy
This tri-fold umbrella, featuring small marguerite flowers all over the umbrella and a subtle yellow accent, came in at number 10! The umbrella bag is also yellow.
Parasol Ranking #9 | Japanese Pattern Textile Tri-Folding Umbrella - Kabuki/Dance Curtain
The simply drawn stage curtain design is recommended for Kabuki fans. This tri-fold umbrella features the red, white, and black colors of the stage, a traditional form of entertainment in Japan!
#8 Parasol Ranking | Japanese Pattern Textile Tri-Folding Umbrella - Bamboo and Flying Sparrow - Deep Purple
This tri-fold umbrella features a large design of flying sparrows on bamboo, a design inspired by the Uesugi clan famous for Kenshin Uesugi. The fabric is deep purple and torinoko-colored, and features a large design of flying sparrows on bamboo. It's a design that complements traditional Japanese clothing!
#7 Parasol Ranking | Japanese Pattern Textile Tri-Folding Umbrella - Arrow Crest Ice
The umbrella is fully decorated with the "Seven-Arrowed Wheel Crest," a design based on the arrow crest used by samurai, Shinto rituals, ceremonies, and fortune-telling. The sharpness of a bow and arrow is expressed through a color scheme that evokes ice, making this tri-fold umbrella extremely easy to use!
Parasol Ranking 6th place｜Round roof deep tension umbrella-Kamakoei Tsukihaku
This adorable dome-shaped umbrella features a moon-white umbrella fabric border that resembles a morning sky covered in pure white clouds, and a cute, hand-drawn dandelion design.
Parasol Ranking #5 | Japanese Pattern Textile Tri-Folding Umbrella - Nishikigoi
The contrast between the vibrantly swimming Nishikigoi carp and the shadows that appear below creates a sense of depth, making this a design that is popular with foreigners. The vivid pink and blue make this eye-catching tri-fold umbrella stand out as number 5.
Parasol Ranking #4 | Japanese Pattern Textile Tri-Folding Umbrella - TSUBAKI
The simple camellia design is very Japanese. The simple design accented with red and orange camellia flowers is recommended for those with a fetish for Japanese patterns. What's more, two colors from the same series, "Navy Blue" and "Natural Blue," ranked fourth.
So far, we have introduced the top 10 to 4.
As expected, the thing that caught my eye the most was that it was a tri-fold umbrella. It's compact, light, and easy to carry, it's cute, you won't have to worry about someone else having one, etc...the list of good points is endless.
Here we would like to introduce two types of parasols that are extremely useful on sunny days, but unfortunately did not make it onto the list.
Parasol Rankings, Extra Edition | Natural Bamboo Tri-Folding Umbrella - Plant Encyclopedia
This tri-fold parasol features an illustrated botanical pattern of wild flowers such as dandelions, thistles, and parsley, which are arranged around the edge of the umbrella.
The design evokes the warm, soft air of spring, and if you look closely, you'll even see a hummingbird! The back is transparent, making it feel like you've landed in a flower field. The natural bamboo handle and calm atmosphere make this a versatile piece that can be worn with any outfit.
Parasol Ranking Special Edition | Natural Bamboo Tri-Folding Umbrella - Vibrant Hydrangea
This tri-fold parasol features vividly painted hydrangeas around the edge of the umbrella and a swallowtail butterfly! The reverse side is transparent, making it feel as if you have stepped into a garden filled with hydrangeas in full bloom.
The design evokes the refreshing air after the rain during the rainy season. The umbrella bag is also white and features the Hokusai graphic logo!
Parasol Ranking #3 | Round Roof Deep Umbrella - Dahlia Apache Green
The round roof deep umbrella comes in third place!!!
The large dahlia flower is geometrically painted in vivid green and red, giving this umbrella a nostalgic and unique look that resembles a Taisho-era modern yet classical dress.
When you open it, a large flower blooms, making this design a top pick!
Parasol Ranking #2 | Japanese Pattern Textile Tri-Folding Umbrella - Lotus
It's no surprise that the two colors are ranked in the same spot!!
The lotus flower, a symbol of purity, is depicted simply yet boldly across the entire umbrella fabric. The traditional Japanese pattern of Seigaiha is arranged like lace, creating a delicate impression. The same design is available in both the refreshing "light blue" and the deep "navy blue," but the different colors create completely different looks. This ever-beloved "Tri-fold Umbrella - Lotus" comes in second place!!!
Parasol Ranking #1 | Japanese Pattern Textile Tri-Folding Umbrella - Inaba no Shirousagi - White Oak
A proud No. 1 in 2018
The "Japanese Pattern Textile Tri-Fold Umbrella - White Oak" features a cut-out scene from the legend of the White Rabbit of Inaba, depicting the rabbit nimbly leaping over sharks and crossing the sea, and has been the top seller, receiving numerous orders! Its eye-catching design, including its long, stretched shadows and patterns, is impressive. Even though it's a folding umbrella, its 100cm diameter keeps the back of your umbrella dry, allowing you to go out in the rain with peace of mind.
How was it?
We've introduced umbrellas with a unique "Japanese" feel that is unique to Hokusai graphics, but did you already own one? Even though we've only just ranked them as popular, there are umbrellas with Hokusai graphics that we couldn't introduce here, and there are umbrellas like these that we didn't know existed. There are so many different designs for Hokusai graphic umbrellas that we want to introduce even more. We'll be releasing various products in the future, including the classic "Japanese Pattern Textile 16-Stem Long Umbrella," "Fuji Snake Eye 24-Stem Long Umbrella," and "Hokusai Reflector," so don't miss out!
