Sashikake means an umbrella that is held. As the name makes the purpose obvious, Sashikake is a type of umbrella that is for the companion to hold for their masters of nobility, monk or priest.
In recent years, Sashikake is used for wedding ceremonies and many other purposes including daily usage. It is smaller and lighter than Tsuma-Ori-Nodate-Gasa and can be handled easily. The design is close to Ban-gasa which is unique for simple and elegant design with straight edge.