Origami Parasol Made with Winston Cigarette Packs African painting The lid of one features

The lid of one features an archer in green and burgundy on yellow horse

25ʺl × 1ʺd × 2ʺh

It is signed by its maker

probably late 20th century

This striking vintage Japanese lacquer one features a burgundy-red

Origami Parasol Made with Winston Cigarette Packs African painting The lid of one featuresWhen I found this little parasol at a recent estate sale small but quite heavy for its size I added to my pile just because I liked it. Not until I got home did I give it a close look and realize that its canopy is made entirely of painstakingly folded Winton cigarette packs. With a little research I learned that these origami parasols were once a common craft among Japanese American women, who would save up cigarette packs and then complete them with