Origins Of The Windproof Umbrella

The umbrella is a very old concept that goes back many centuries. But unlike nowadays the umbrella in those days was used for cover against the sun rather than rain. The umbrella of those days was used by people high up the social ladder and usually it was carried by a servant who followed the master.

This practice existed in probably all of the ancient societies, ranging from Ancient Europe, America, Asia and so on. The umbrella was literally seen as a status symbol. The use of umbrellas required special permission, a license if you will and it continued through the ages.

Around 1800 years ago the ancient Chinese invented the umbrella that could be folded and carried easily. This was the first true collapsible umbrella design. This umbrella was crafted out of bronze and had a intricate system of hinges and joints that allowed it to be folded, very similar to what we have today.

In doesn\’t take a historian or archeologist to see that this design is the forefather of the modern umbrella design concept. The Chinese were also the first to use the umbrella for rainy weather. By the end of the 18th century the umbrella was undergoing change as far as people perception towards it. Now we see a situation where people of various social back grounds were starting to use it.

By the time the late 19th century hit the umbrella had become a widely used tool for weather protection. It also received several nicknames, such as the brolly, gamp and so on. The next step in the design of the umbrella is the wind proof umbrella, so called because when the air hits the inside of the canopy, it passes through without making inside out, a clever and unique design.

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