The oiled paper umbrella is the first of its kind of umbrella in the world. Yes, its true but this is because it is purely handcrafted from all natural materials which represent the crystallization of ancient Chinese wisdom.

If you pass by Ruo Shui Tang, who is a proprietor in the city, you will be undoubtably attracted by these oiled paper umbrellas that fill the entire shop.

The coverage of he oiled paper umbrella is a kind of cotton fabric paper that is coated with tung oil. It is not only a daily necessity that protect us from the sun or the rain, but also an indispensable element for weddings and relevant rituals.

According to the Chinese traditions of marriage, when the bride walks down the palanquin, she should use the red umbrella to get rid of evil things.

Since ancient times, there are many romatic stories that happened related to the oiled paper umbrella. For example, “The legend of white snake” is a romantic legend that involves the oiled paper umbrella.

It tells a story that a man named Xuxian meets a beautiful lady Bai Suzhen and they performed an eternal romance on the west lake all through a red umbrella.