Umbrella is a tool to provide shade or shelter from rain and snow. Umbrella in English comes from umbra in Latin, which means shade and shadow. The materials used to make umbrellas usually include malleable cloth, and other materials and threads that can be used as skeletons. When it is used, the umbrella is lifted by hand. Although the main purpose of the umbrella was to block the sun when it was originally invented, it is often used as a tool to block the rain in rainy days. The other functions of umbrella include as decoration, crutches and even weapons. The old brand liangsuji umbrella in Hong Kong is one of the umbrellas that can be used as weapons.
The main skeleton of the umbrella is very good and will not rust, but the small skeleton is easy to break.
It is said that Lu Ban's wife, Yun, is also a craftsman. "Jade chip" also records that she is the inventor of the umbrella. The first umbrella she gave her husband was used when she went out to build a house for others
The word "umbrella" has appeared for a long time. She probably made an umbrella that can hold together. Who invented the umbrella? There have been different opinions on this issue. Some say that the Egyptians first used umbrellas. As early as 1200 B.C., the nobles of Egypt often asked slaves to support their umbrellas when traveling. The Romans used umbrellas to block out the sun in the Mediterranean
In China, the umbrella was invented by Luban's wife in 1000 BC. The umbrella is called "a mobile house". In England, umbrellas were used only in the 18th century. Umbrellas were once used by women to express their attitude towards love. Put up the umbrella to show that you are faithful to love; hold the open umbrella in your left hand to show that "I don't have free time now". Shake the umbrella slowly to show no confidence or distrust; lean the umbrella on your right shoulder to show that you don't want to see you again By the 19th century men began to use umbrellas Because of the rain in England, umbrella is an indispensable part of British life. It has become a symbol of the traditional British way of life and a necessary thing for London businessmen and officials. John Bull, the symbol of the British people, holds the umbrella in his hand. It is also indispensable in literary works and movies. The umbrella museum was established in England in 1969. There are many other uses for umbrellas. Umbrellas are sometimes used as weapons. In 1978, a group of exiled Bulgarians were stabbed with umbrella tips by assassins on the Waterloo Bridge and died of poisoning. Some umbrella handles can be sprayed with pepper to stop the dogs from chasing. Some umbrellas have lights in their handles to light their way.