Umbrella for All Seasons
August 18th, 2010 by Admin
No one knows exactly when the umbrella was first discovered. However, one thing that has been part of human life for thousands of years ago.
Umbrellas are commonly used to protect themselves from rain or sun. This function is not much different from its meaning in English is called the umbrella. Umbrella comes from the Latin umbra, meaning “protected”. The umbrella also has other synonyms, i.e. parasol. Only, parasol usually used to protect themselves from sunburn.
Almost every country has a tradition associated with the umbrella. Umbrella also has long been a part of the lifestyle of women. In fact, the Greek playwright Aristophanes mentioned by an umbrella (448-380 BC) as an integral part in the lives of women. Maybe this is the oldest findings regarding the use of umbrellas in the European tradition.
The rainfall that is evenly distributed throughout the UK makes its citizens very familiar with umbrella. However, in the Victorian era (early 19th century), the umbrella is one accessory in the fashion industry. Only, this accessory specifically designed for the British upper class and should only be made from silk fabrics. The color is too limited, green or blue. Read the rest of this entry »
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