To protect themselves from rain as well as sun, the Chinese are thought to be the first to lacquered paper parasols or paper umbrellas. Thus, the Chinese are credited with creating the first waterproof umbrella. Eventually, paper parasols came to be associated with nobility and other high ranking officials. According to legend, at one time, 24 paper umbrellas were carried before the Emperor to protect him from the sun while hunting.
Today, paper parasols or paper umbrellas are both a fashion statement and an item of practicality. In this section, we feature traditional paper umbrellas with a modern twist of delightful hues. Available in a wide array of colors, these paper parasols will definitely add an Asian flair to your event.
Paper parasol umbrellas facts and features:
made from paper on a bamboo frame with a bamboo handle
measures 21" length x 32" diameter (when fully opened)
each paper umbrella weighs about 0.70 pounds
