Umbrellas For Women
Umbrellas have been around for over 4000 years; much like today umbrellas were hand held and protected one from the rain and the harsh rays of the sun. Umbrellas have been referred to by many different names such as the parasol, gamp, umbrellery, bumbershoot or brolly. The term Umbrella is Latin and means ‘shadow or shade’. There is much history in reference to the umbrella, with umbrellas being used in ancient Egypt and being attached to chariots, then in ancient China where there is mention of the collapsible umbrella.
Fashion umbrellas which were primarily used by women were used to accessorize a women’s outfit with matching accessories such as gloves and a hat, with the umbrella being considered a feminine accessory. It was not until later that the rain umbrella was an essential companion of the British gentlemen, with the umbrella being black and slim, with many different types of handles. The movie singing in the rain features Gene Kelly using the popular black umbrella as a prop.
Although the umbrella was popular and used for awhile, it went through a phase of not being used by the younger generation. Today rain umbrellas are being used more, with the collapsible umbrella being utilized a great deal allowing umbrellas to be kept in tote bags or brief cases. The women’s rain umbrella comes in many different colors and prints, these fashion rain umbrellas are able to go with just about any style, clothing or mood that you are in with. Dav has a colorful line of collapsible umbrellas that are sure to brighten up your day, along with Capelli NY with their clear dome umbrellas. Western Chief has a cute line of umbrellas for that special little boy or little girl in your life, with their super heroes or girly designs. On a rainy day, you will be sure to see the streets filled with art umbrellas and funky umbrellas giving that gloomy day a little bit of brightness.