Do you know that the biggest umbrella in the world is around 23 meters in diameter and weighs a hefty 5700 kilograms? This record is held by China and swiftly replaced India's record of an umbrella with a 17.06-meter diameter.
Nearly four thousand years have passed since the invention of the umbrella... found for the first time in the ancient area of Mesopotamia. It was believed to have been developed to shield people from the sun’s rays. These newly developed parasols were initially fashioned from palm leaves, papyrus, and peacock feathers. In many ancient cultures, the upper classes were the only ones allowed to own umbrellas since they were considered to be a sign of dignity and wealth, especially in ancient civilizations in Africa and Asia. In Medieval China, umbrellas were manufactured out of bamboo sticks and covered with animal skins, leaves, and feathers. The Egyptian parasol eventually found its way to Greece and Italy. But this did not last for very long since men considered them to be "feminine," and as a result, only women used them after that point. Umbrellas have managed to make several fascinating appearances throughout our history, from the earliest depictions of a simple palm leaf umbrella to the modern day, when they are regarded as a common item in many households.
Today is National Umbrella Day, so to help you feel like singing in the rain with an umbrella in your hand, check out Stratton Reversible Umbrella, which is sure to keep water away from you, your floors, and your cars. And if you want something you can put in your handbag, you won't go wrong with this compact umbrella that comes with a handy carry case. Call us to order today!