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In ancient times, the frames of the umbrellas were made of mulberry bark or bamboo. The Chinese waxed and lacquered their paper parasols because oil repels water. The paper covers are hand-painted with flowers, birds, figures and landscapes and then coated with oil so that they are not only practical but also pretty and durable.
- Paper Umbrellas
- Japanese Parasol
- Chinese Paper Umbrella
- Oriental Parasols
- All Hand Painted
The paper umbrella is something of a traditional Japanese ornamental fashion accessory that was popularly carried in Japanese culture after the Edo period and peaked in popularity during the Meiji and Taisho periods.
This type of umbrella was a direct descendant of the silk canopies utilized by Chinese noblemen during the Hejan period. They were typically made of silk and were not made popular until more affordable paper variations were made available to the public. During the height of their use, there were more than one hundred factories manufacturing the accessories in Kanazawa, Japan.