Oriental Umbrellas :: Chinese Cranes - 35 inch

Chinese Cranes - 35 inch

The history of decorative umbrellas spans back thousands of years in Chinese culture. Here a series of cranes is seen in traditional Chinese style next to the ever-present bamboo trees so common throughout Asia.
All of our decorative umbrellas are handcrafted by master artisans in Thailand, where the tradition of umbrella making goes back over 200 years. Our decorative umbrellas come in a large variety of designs, colors and materials, including silk, cotton, rayon and sa paper. Some of our decorative umbrellas can be used for protection against the rain (like a typical umbrella) but most are used for purely decorative purposes. Whether you are looking to enhance your home or office, or protect yourself from the sun and rain, our decorative umbrellas are the ideal choice.

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Beautifully HAND-PAINTED!
Dimensions	35" Diameter, 26" Length
Material	Sa Paper and Wood
Weight	3.09 lbs (approx)
Shipping	All Oriental umbrellas ship the same or next business day via 2-day priority mail or UPS ground to the U.S. and Canada. For expedited shipping please contact us for a rate. Oriental umbrellas can ship internationally and are sent with 7-10 day express air mail.

Shipping cost within the U.S.: $6.95
A rate outside the U.S. can be found during checkout.

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All things have a story...

The crane is one of the most intriguing birds in the world. It has enchanted cultures for thousands of years and some crane species are thought to be sacred in parts of Asia. From European folklore to Australian and Native American legend, the crane has held a mysterious allure like no other bird. It has a large body with a long neck and legs and a streamlined look when flying through the air. Two prominent characteristics of the crane are its loud, beckoning call and its ability to perform elaborate dances. These dances are performed for fun, as a mating courtship, and as a way to improve social status within a flock. If one crane starts to dance, it is not unusual for the entire flock to start joining. During these dances, the crane will execute a detailed sequence of runs, bows, short flights and leaps into the air.

Cranes will also pick up objects with their bills, such as feathers, sticks, small objects and grass, tossing them into the air with zeal. When in flight, the image of the crane is beautiful and elegant, with its long, sleek body. Most people do not know that the sarus crane is the tallest flying bird in the world. The sandhill crane, known as Grus Canadensis, begin swimming when they are just hours old. The whooping crane and demoiselle cranes can fly as much as 500 miles per day; the average is slightly under 200 miles. The highest flying crane in the world is the Eurasian crane, skimming over the Himalaya Mountains at heights of up to 33,000 feet! Some Eurasian cranes make vast migrations over the deserts of northern Africa and the Middle East. The Sandhill crane makes one of the longest migrations of any bird in the world, flying from eastern Siberia to North America. These Sandhill cranes sometimes even fly as far south as Mexico.

Today, the crane is unfortunately on the brink of decline. The major reason is that cranes need large areas for their natural habitat and that land is quickly being lost to urbanization. Although there numbers are smaller than they have ever been, the crane continues to be an important bird in Asia and is often the theme of artwork from the Orient.