The Chinese are thought to have created the first waterproof umbrella when they lacquered paper parasols so it would protect them from rain as well as sunlight. The first collapsible umbrella is another innovation of the paper parasol attributed to the Chinese. Eventually, paper parasols came to be associated with nobility and other high ranking officials. According to legend, at one time, 24 umbrellas were carried before the Emperor to protect him from the sun while hunting |
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