The oil-paper umbrella is one of the traditional Chinese handicrafts. In addition to its function of blocking the sun and rain, it is also an indispensable item in wedding customs and etiquette. In traditional Chinese weddings, when the bride gets married and gets off the sedan, the matchmaker will use a red oil-paper umbrella to cover the bride to ward off evil spirits.
In traditional Japanese weddings, the bride will also be covered by a red oil paper umbrella. Oil-paper umbrellas were also used in ancient Ryukyu weddings. The elderly like purple umbrellas, which symbolize longevity, and white umbrellas are used during funerals.
Japanese traditional dances also use oil-paper umbrellas as props, and some use "ban umbrellas" during tea ceremony performances.
A simple tutorial on hand-made origami oil-paper umbrellas, divided into two parts: the umbrella surface and the handle.
Illustration of how to fold the surface of an oil-paper umbrella.
Illustration of how to fold the surface of an oil-paper umbrella.
Illustration of how to fold the surface of an oil-paper umbrella.
Illustration of how to fold the surface of an oil-paper umbrella.
Illustrated step-by-step instructions for origami oil-paper umbrellas.
Now start to fold the handle of the oil paper umbrella.
Fold a square piece of paper in half.
Fold it in half again.
Fold out the hook of the handle at one end.
Fold out a support from the other end.
Paste the umbrella surface and support together, and the cute mini oil paper umbrella is completed.
