“Umbrella” it’s taken from “Latin Word “.It means Shadow or Shade.
In ancient days umbrellas are considered as female accessory .So most of English people and Europeans was never aware about umbrellas. This taboo was destroyed by Hanway an English Man.
“Parasols” is the big size umbrella and it protects us from Sun. Umbrellas are protect us from Rain.
Ancestors made umbrella by palm leaves.In 1800’s umbrellas were manufactured by whale bones and then fibers. Modern day manufacturers apply Teflon in the canopy of the umbrella which is water proof substance.
Parasols and umbrellas are considered as Holy part in every religion. They hold that in all religious ceremonies. Parasols depict as Wealth.
At older days, it wasn’t in the form of folding type. Folding type umbrella was invented by Brad Philips in 1969.
Modern Day umbrellas adopt the design of Conventional Umbrella.
Now a day, there are various types of umbrellas arriving in the market. They are
• Traditional
• Compact
• Bubble umbrella
• Air Resistance Umbrella (Storm proof )
• Crutch Umbrella ( Used as Walking Stick)
In this new century Umbrellas are used for marketing purpose and people branded their products through umbrella by printing their brand name over it.
Reversible umbrellas are available in the market. That’s very interesting Umbrella which made for protecting our Pets.