how to make chinese umbrella?

lavender0108 answered at 14 months ago

Hello, Sosan, it is really complicated. A typical paper umbrella consists of the ribs, the head, the handle, the shades of umbrellas, and the paintings on the shades. Each part is carefully chosen and treated to endure harsh weather. For instance, the ribs of the umbrella are made of bamboo that is more than five years old. This bamboo is, then, specially treated which makes it pliable and resistant to decay.

Like the ribs, the shade of the umbrella also undergoes many processes before it is considered complete. The shade of the umbrella is made from special refined tissue paper which can withstand strong force. The shades of these umbrellas are, first, coated with glutinous tung oil before the craftsmen paint them with pretty pictures.

The Chinese paper umbrella does paint a pretty picture and while many leave it at that, very few know that more than 80 processes are required before an umbrella is finished. This prevents the umbrella from being destroyed, distorted or faded by sunshine, rain and wind. The well-made paper umbrella can even protect people from lightning and thunder!