Bamboo umbrellas are a unique type of traditional Chinese Style umbrellas with strong Chinese cultural characteristics. The following is an introduction to bamboo umbrellas and Chinese wind and rain umbrellas:

Bamboo umbrellas:
Material and structure: Bamboo umbrellas use bamboo as the main material for the ribs. Bamboo is tough, light and elastic. After careful selection and processing, it can withstand the tension of the umbrella surface. Usually, bamboo that has grown for a certain number of years, is uniform in thickness and has no obvious defects is selected, and the middle section is used to make the ribs. The number and arrangement of the ribs vary depending on the production process and design. The common ones range from a dozen to dozens, evenly distributed to support the umbrella surface.
Production process: It takes many processes to make a fine bamboo umbrella. First, bamboo is selected. It is necessary to go to a specific bamboo producing area to select suitable bamboo; then the bamboo is processed, including scraping, splitting, cutting, drilling and other steps to make the bamboo into a suitable umbrella rib shape and size; then the umbrella surface is made. The traditional bamboo umbrella surface is made of various materials, including oil paper, silk, cotton cloth, etc. The umbrella surface is cut, sewn and installed on the umbrella ribs; finally, it is assembled and decorated, such as installing the umbrella handle, umbrella top and other parts, and the umbrella surface may be decorated with painting, embroidery and other decorations to increase its beauty.
Features and advantages: Bamboo umbrellas have unique artistic value and cultural connotations. Their shapes are simple and elegant, full of traditional Chinese aesthetic charm. The natural material of bamboo makes the umbrella have good air permeability, which can reduce the feeling of stuffiness during use. And bamboo itself has a certain toughness, which makes bamboo umbrellas also have good performance in wind resistance.
Chinese wind and rain Straight Umbrella:
Diverse styles: Chinese wind and rain umbrellas cover a variety of styles and types. In addition to bamboo umbrellas, there are also oil paper umbrellas, silk umbrellas, etc. Oil-paper umbrellas are one of the classic representatives of traditional Chinese umbrellas. The umbrella surface is made of specially treated oil paper, which has good waterproof performance. The ribs are mostly made of bamboo. Various exquisite patterns are usually painted on the umbrella surface, such as landscapes, flowers and birds, and figures, which have a strong Chinese traditional cultural atmosphere. Silk umbrellas use silk as the umbrella surface, with a soft texture and bright colors. The ribs are also made of bamboo, with fine craftsmanship. They are often regarded as high-end rain gear and handicrafts.
Cultural implication: Chinese wind and rain umbrellas have rich meanings in Chinese culture. For example, the round umbrella surface of the umbrella symbolizes reunion and perfection; bamboo as the rib material of the umbrella symbolizes tenacity, integrity, and rising step by step. In some literary works and folk tales, umbrellas are often used as symbols of love and friendship. For example, the love story of Xu Xian and Bai Niangzi in “The Legend of the White Snake” is closely related to umbrellas.
Modern development: With the development of the times, Chinese wind and rain umbrellas have been continuously innovated and improved on the basis of maintaining traditional craftsmanship and cultural characteristics. In terms of materials, in addition to traditional bamboo, oil paper, silk, etc., some new materials will also be used, such as high-strength alloy materials, chemical fiber fabrics with better waterproof performance, etc., to improve the durability and practicality of umbrellas; in terms of design, combined with modern