Illustrated tutorial on how to make a very small origami oil-paper umbrella

Illustrated tutorial on how to make a very small origami oil-paper umbrella

The oil-paper umbrella is one of the traditional Chinese handicrafts. In addition to blocking the sun and rain, it is also an indispensable item for weddings.

In traditional Chinese weddings, when the bride gets off the sedan, the matchmaker will rush over and use a red oil-paper umbrella to cover the bride, in order to ward off evil spirits.

In traditional Japanese weddings, the bride will also use a red oil-paper umbrella to cover her wedding. Oil-paper umbrellas were also used in Ryukyu.

Elderly people generally prefer purple umbrellas, which symbolize longevity, while white umbrellas are required for funerals.

Oil-paper umbrellas are often seen in traditional Japanese dances. When performing tea ceremonies, you need to use umbrellas.

Here is a simple tutorial on hand-folding oil paper umbrellas, which are mainly divided into umbrellas The surface and handle are made separately.

Now let’s start folding the handle of the oil paper umbrella.

< p> Find a square piece of paper and fold it in half, then fold it in half again.

Fold out the hook of the handle on one side.

Then fold a bracket on the other side.

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Paste the umbrella surface and support directly together, and a particularly cute mini oil-paper umbrella is completed.