Tote Bag | Utamaro — Woman Holding Up a Parasol

An Elegant Summer in Edo — Masterwork of Japanese Beauty 👘

Step into the refined world of late 18th-century Japan with this extraordinary woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, one of the most celebrated masters of Ukiyo-e. Created around 1792–93, "Woman Holding Up a Parasol" is drawn from his iconic series "Ten Classes of Women's Physiognomy" — a groundbreaking exploration of feminine beauty, psychology, and social grace.

The Art of Seeing Women ⛩️

Utamaro was a true revolutionary. His signature ōkubi-e (close-up portrait) technique brought an unprecedented intimacy to his subjects — capturing not just their appearance, but their inner world. In this print, a refined woman delicately adjusts her parasol against the summer sun, her posture and expression conveying quiet elegance and subtle social status. Every line, every fold of fabric, every seasonal detail speaks of the floating world (ukiyo) at its most poetic.

Carry a Masterpiece Every Day 🌸

Nearly 230 years after its creation, this print continues to inspire designers, artists, and collectors around the world. Now it lives on a premium all-over print tote bag — crafted to be as beautiful as it is functional.

Product Details

• Material: 100% polyester
• Fabric weight: 6.64 oz/yd² (225 g/m²)
• Size: 15″ × 15″ (39 × 39 cm)
• Capacity: 2.6 US gal (10 L)
• Max load: 44 lbs (20 kg)
• Dual handles: 100% natural cotton bull denim, 26″ (67 cm) long, 1″ (2.5 cm) wide
• Printed, cut, and hand-sewn by our in-house team
• OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified (No. D09-1028, Hohenstein Institute)

Handle shape may vary slightly depending on shipping destination.

About the Artist 🎴

• Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro
• Date: ca. 1792–93
• Series: Ten Classes of Women's Physiognomy
• Style: Ōkubi-e (close-up portrait), Ukiyo-e
• Subject: A refined woman adjusting her parasol