10 February is umbrella day. Image: Pixabay
Perfect for this rainy day – it is umbrella day
With several weather warnings issued for parts of the country, it is the perfect time to celebrate umbrella day
10 February is umbrella day. Image: Pixabay
With several weather warnings issued in parts of the country, it is a good day to celebrate the trusty friends who keep us dry – 10 February is umbrella day!
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The history of umbrella day
Celebrate umbrella day and pay tribute to this versatile device that has been a part of our lives for ages.
Since its creation, this handy invention has served multiple purposes, from practical to imaginative.
With its global presence, this invention has seeped into every culture in the world, with multiple origins.
The first recorded collapsible umbrella appeared in 21 AD in Ancient China.
The oldest recorded umbrella was attached to a terracotta army carriage in Qin Shihuang’s tomb dating back to 210 BC.
A device rich in history
The umbrella also has a rich history in other civilizations, including Nineveh, Persepolis, Ancient Egypt, and Greece, to name a few.
The popularity of the this device transcends its practical use as a protection from sun and rain.
People have transformed these simple devices into stunning works of art.
Some made of lace or decorated with intricate paper designs.
Today, the world offers even more styles of umbrellas, including the innovative telescoping umbrella, which collapses both the shade and handle to fit in your purse or car door.
