Umbrella for sun or rain

The word "parasol" comes from the Italian words "para" and "sole", which means "against the sun" or "umbrello" which means shade (from Latin "umbra" and English "umbrella"). The parasol was invented in a climate where it rarely rains, in ancient Egypt. It is depicted in the paintings in the tombs of pharaohs in Assyria, Greece, and Mesopotamia, where servants hold parasols over rulers. In ancient Rome, it was a symbol of rank and a sign of luxury, and the ruler's position increased with the number of parasols owned. Roman parasols were made of leather and were not as elegant as Chinese ones made of silk and greased paper with a bamboo handle. They were the first waterproof umbrellas in the world used for protection against rain. They only appeared in Europe in the 16th century, first in Italy, then in France, and at that time there was already a division into women's and men's parasols. They were made of expensive materials such as Chinese silk, decorated with lace, bows, tassels, and precious stones, and even painted and embroidered with ivory, silver, gold, and even turtle shell handles. Watches, compasses, glasses cases, fountain pens, and even whiskey glasses were mounted in them. They were uncomfortable, heavy, and expensive, and it was difficult to open them when they were wet. But in 1715, the Parisian craftsman Jean Marius invented the first collapsible umbrella, and in 1852, the Briton Samuel Fox made one on the metal frame we know today. In the 18th century, the parasol ceased to be a rich people's attribute, and since ordinary people are not afraid of the sun but avoid the rain, its purpose has changed. In England, women rather wore them, as men considered them a feminine gadget. They were also opposed by English stangreci, who saw them as competition because until then, people would call a carriage in bad weather. In the 1920s, tanning became fashionable, and sun umbrellas went out of use. The era of the urban gentleman with a black closed umbrella in a top hat began. The real breakthrough came in 1920 when German Hans Haupt constructed the first automatically opening umbrella in Berlin, and when nylon was invented, they became lighter and more durable. The history of the umbrella is not yet over. It is useful for protection against various atmospheric factors in every corner of the world and is used again for sun protection in some countries. Regardless of the model, price, and function, protect your umbrella from mold and rust stains by leaving it unfolded to completely dry, and then keep it in a cover.