umbrella

Rain, Rain go away! Here in Chicago the weather did not stop all day! As the sky was bleak and dreary I couldn't help think about how I needed to upgrade my umbrella. The umbrella dates back to ancient mesopotamia where the umbrella was made from a reed tube and thatching for the shade. The umbrella was eventually turned to canvas, and then later poly vinyl. There is subtle touches that add to the quality of an umbrella; the grip of the handle should be wood, bone, bamboo or resin shaped in a crook for easy latching on an arm when carried. The tube should be graphite, wood, or stainless steel these add to a integrity of the structure.