1.1M views · 887 shares | Oil paper umbrellas are one of China's most iconic inventions with hundreds of years of history. Watch the video to see how these delicate things are made. #ChinaStory | China Daily | Facebook

5.9K views · 138 reactions | #China#art The oil-paper umbrella, a traditional Chinese craft with a history spanning over 1,000 years, is recognized as the world's first umbrella. It is made of hand-cut bamboo as the umbrella frame and the cotton paper coated with natural waterproof tung oil as the cover. Would you like to use such a functional and beautiful piece of art on a rainy day? | Real Time China | Facebook