Outdoor Patio Umbrellas :: Mirrored Cranes (Golden Orange)

Mirrored Cranes (Golden Orange)

This fantastically designed patio umbrella illustrates a pair of Chinese cranes circling two juniper trees. Add this wonderfully handcrafted patio umbrella to your deck or yard for years of unparalleled decoration.

7 foot umbrella pole constructed of rich stained oak hardwood.
Each umbrella is entirely handcrafted down to the finest detail.
Oil-treated cotton umbrella shades are all hand-painted by our master artists.
Dual position shade height allows for full coverage or a better view of the painted shade.
Waterproof and weatherproof.
Two-piece pole fastens securely with a polished metal coupling.
Pole diameter of 1.5" easily fits into any standard size umbrella base or table.
Optional umbrella base available - handcrafted from stained oak hardwood.

On sale!
$219.95 $179.95

Beautifully HAND-PAINTED!
Dimensions	Diameter: 6 ft 4 in/ Height: 7 ft
Material	Stained Oak Hardwood and Cotton
Weight	20.00 lbs (approx)
Shipping	All patio umbrellas ship the same or next business day via UPS ground within the U.S. and Canada. For expedited shipping please contact us for a rate. Patio umbrellas ship can ship internationally and are sent with 5-day UPS air.

Shipping cost within the U.S.: $45.00
A rate outside the U.S. can be found during checkout.

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All things have a story...

Cranes are one of the most popular animal motifs in Asian art. Perhaps this is because of their great beauty and grace. To the Chinese, the crane was known as the "heavenly swan" and was portrayed as a messenger of wisdom. In the religion of Taoim, legends abound of cranes magically carrying Taoist sages from one world to the next. Unfortunately, in today’s world, the crane is an endangered species.

Cranes are large birds with long necks and legs. They are similar to herons, except that cranes fly with their necks outstretched and not pulled in. The crane can be found on every continent with the exception of South America and Antarctica. Besides their grace and long white-gray, sleek bodies, cranes are known for their elaborate and spectacular mating rituals. It was previously thought that cranes mate their partners for life, but new evidence shows that cranes may have several partners over the course of their lives. On average, cranes live from 20-40 years, depending on their habitat. The crane has impacted cultures and history through the years. For one, it is the inspiration for a particular kung fu style called "crane style."

For the Greeks, the crane was a bird of omen and protection. Pliny the Elder, the great ancient Roman philosopher and author, wrote that cranes guarded important places and did so by holding a stone in their claws. When danger was present, the crane would drop the stone alerting the sentry. In the Orient, Chinese cranes are considered to be lucky and symbolic of a long life. These beautiful white birds are one of the four symbols of longevity, which includes the tortoise, bamboo and pine tree. In Vietnam, the dragon and the crane are the country’s main symbols. In Japan, during the age of the feudal system, cranes were fed by the peasants and offered protection from noblemen. After the feudal system was outlawed, and during the Meiji era, cranes were killed and hunted. Their numbers declined in Japan to the point of extinction. Today it is illegal to hunt cranes in Japan and their numbers are slowly growing again. In one Japanese tradition, if one folds a thousand origami cranes, health and peace will be bestowed to that person.