Oriental Umbrellas

Two dragons and two birds painted red, gold and green encircle each other in yin-yang fashion.

Two dragons and two birds painted red, gold and green encircle each other in yin-yang fashion.

Two dragons and two birds painted red, gold and green encircle each other in yin-yang fashion.

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.

Two cranes are depicted circling around two trees in traditional Chinese style.

Two cranes are depicted circling around two trees in traditional Chinese style.

Two cranes are depicted circling around two trees in traditional Chinese style.

Two white cranes, which represent longevity and long marriage in Asian culture (cranes mate for life) encirle two trees in this colorfully splendid umbrella.