Oil-paper umbrellas have a fascinating history dating back to ancient China, specifically during the Song Dynasty. Crafted with bamboo frames and oil-treated paper, these umbrellas were initially designed for shielding against both the sun and rain. Over time, they evolved from mere functional items to cultural symbols, adorned with intricate designs depicting scenes from nature, folklore, and calligraphy. Today, they remain deeply ingrained in Chinese culture, cherished for their craftsmanship and historical significance, while also admired worldwide for their beauty and elegance.

Production Process

STEP 1

Selected Bamboo

Strict requirements, Luzhou oil paper umbrella umbrella bone, for example, general selection of Shunan Bamboo Sea and other places at an altitude of more than 800 meters deep in the mountains of the old nanzhu, stem straight section less, toughness, elasticity, and by the mildew, moth and other processes.

STEP 2

Make a Bamboo Frame

Water immersion, sunlight drying and other necessary technical processing, and then drilling, assembling frame, threading, stringing umbrella handle umbrella head made of skeleton.

step 3

Making the umbrella surface

Stick the cut paper on the umbrella frame, trim and shape it, expose it to the sun, paint the pattern on the surface of the umbrella and dry it in the sun.

STEP 4

Stroke Oil

Finally, brush the umbrella with cooked tung oil and let it dry completely before

Final

Drying finished umbrellas