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HISTORY AND TYPES OF UMBRELLA

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How interesting it is to know that the ordinary things we use in our monotonous life can hold such a rich and intriguing process of creation from time immemorable. One such trivial accessory that we use almost every day is an umbrella. You will be stunned and fascinated by finding out how important invention was an umbrella in the past centuries.

The umbrella was invented over 4,000 years ago and used in early civilizations in Egypt, Assyria, Greece, and China. They were initially employed as parasols to provide shade from the sun. The term comes from the Latin root word umbra that means shadow. The Chinese invented the first waterproof umbrella as protection from rain when they waxed and lacquered their paper parasol. Umbrellas became a feminine accessory beginning in the 16th century in Europe. The Persian traveler and writer Jonas Hanway changed all that when he publicly used an umbrella in England for 30 years. The English gentlemen eventually followed suit and called their umbrellas as a Hanway. Furthermore, the chronicle order of umbrellas is long and eventful. From the earliest appearances of simple palm leaf umbrella, long age of being a synonym to wealth, to the modern time when is regarded as an item of prevailing, therefore, umbrellas managed to intersect with our past in many distinguishing ways. An umbrella is an essential household item as it can protect you from exposure to sunlight and heat in hot weather as well as rain. A perfect chosen umbrella can go a long way in keeping you safe and healthy. Did you know that there are numerous umbrella types to choose for use? In a nutshell, different sorts of umbrellas come in varying designs, materials and serve different needs. Hence, you need to understand what each exquisite design has to offer.

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      FOLDABLE UMBRELLAS

      Some of the most important inventions in the field of umbrellas happened in the 20th century. Hans Haupt managed to create a foldable pocket umbrella in 1928, and Bradford E Phillips secured a patent in 1969 that described the first working folding umbrella. Of course, with the rise of the technology and ever-increasing pacing of fashion, umbrellas even managed to find themselves in many roles In a folding umbrella, there is 2-fold, 3-fold, 4-fold, 5-fold style, three folded umbrella is the most common, and five folded is the shortest. They are easily foldable and can fit into a handbag or glove compartment. These nifty little brollies are your lifesavers in sudden showers. When folded, they are small enough to keep in your handbag. Carry around two or three for the kids to have one each if you find yourselves in wet weather after shopping. If you’re on a family vacation, foldable umbrellas are easy to pack and store in carry-on bags.

       

      SOLID STICK UMBRELLA’S

      These stick umbrellas focus on luxury over eccentric design, ensuring each umbrella is more tasteful than flash and focuses on the type of wood used. There is nothing like walking down the street with a sturdy stick umbrella-unlike other umbrellas on the market, these ooze with old-world craftsmanship and have pretty heft and sturdiness to them. Every solid stick of wood shaped using steam, a process that can take up to six months. After this, the pieces are sanded to a satin finish and connected by hand to the polyester canopy. These umbrellas are known for their strength, durability, and highest quality craftsmanship. Built with a GRADE-A steel frame which has toughness property and durability, strong corrosion-resistance for longevity, hand-sewn additional forces, lathe-turned brass fittings, and water-resistant skin proofed.

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          GOLF UMBRELLAS

          The history and origin of golf date back to the 14th century. Then people play golf with a big stick and a ball. Little by little, the game of golf has become more organized. With the formation of clubs and associations, the use of stylish accessories, golf has become popular as a style and luxury game. Golf umbrellas are different from those of other umbrellas because these umbrellas extend over large areas and measure between 60 and 65 inches. Emphatically, some umbrellas measure 70 inches and are quite accommodating. Because of its large size, it is normal that it is heavy to handle. To avoid this problem, it consists of a fiberglass drum. The axle and the separators are made of this material, which makes the umbrella light and easy to transport. Fiberglass used for umbrellas makes it resistant to lightning and is a protection for golfers. Another essential feature of this big umbrella is that it has an ergonomic handle. Finally, the best umbrellas are those that can withstand the strong wind. Canopy golf umbrellas are better to withstand high winds. It also seeks to protect from wind and water with two layers. This type of umbrella can easily cover the golfer and his accessories.

          CLASSICAL UMBRELLAS

          Classic umbrellas are the most common type of umbrellas. Most materials are metallic, wooden, or polyester shafts and microfiber canopies. The classic umbrella usually made in two versions, manual and automated, allowing the user to open and close it using one hand. In most cases, the classical umbrella will feature a long shaft with a curved handle. They are often affordable and easy to find in the streets. These antique umbrellas combined with handle and shaft, carved from a single piece of wood. A traditional yet contemporary umbrella. This extremely sturdy umbrella features a spacious canopy. The classic handle of an umbrella features a convenient handle strap so you can wrap around your wrist or hang for convent storage.

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