Yangshuo Papper Umbrella,Papper Umbrella Guide
Papper umbrella is an old traditional handcraft with more than 400 years history, divided into two types, one is oil umbrella, the other is flower umbrella. According to the research, the oil umbrella derives from the Tang dynasty(618-907)and popular in Qing dynasty. And the flower umbrella is based on the the oil umbrella, formed their style by drawing and painting. These umbrellas is materials are mainly composed of local Mao bamboo and white-sand papper. The manufacture is not complicated. At first, Smoothing plane the Mao bamboo and then drop into the drug water for some time. Secondly, make them into the rib, pole and handle of an umbrella. Thirdly, paste them with white-sand papper, including wrapping and joining. Finally, paint them with oil. These papper umbrellas with many kinds, simple and unsophisticated, elegant and value in use. You can find them in west street.