Nikom covers this petite parasol with special Chinese paper detailed with cranes and trees, making it a cheerful accessory for a sunny day. Beneath the paper, a handmade bamboo frame creates a sturdy structure. As a treatment for the paper, Nikom pounds persimmon fruits in a gigantic mortar with a pestle, which he leaves to ferment for a month or two. He mixes the fermented fruit with glue, which he then applies to the paper to strengthen it.
