Manufacturing technology of oil-paper umbrella

Materials: superior bamboo and wood, high-quality leather paper, tung oil, persimmon oil, pigment.

Generally speaking, the manufacturing process of traditional oil-paper umbrella is divided into the following steps:

65438 +0. Bamboo: instant bamboo.

2. Skeleton making: the ribs of the umbrella are cut, subjected to necessary technical treatments such as water immersion and sun drying, then drilled, assembled and threaded, and the umbrella heads are connected in series to make the skeleton.

3. Sunshade: Stick the cut paper on the skeleton, trim, finalize the design and expose to the sun.

4. Painting: Draw a pattern on the umbrella surface and dry it.

5. Oiling: Finally, brush the cooked tung oil on the umbrella surface and use it after it is completely dried.

Extended data

Oil-paper umbrella is one of the traditional Chinese handicrafts. As a kind of paper umbrella or cloth umbrella which originated in China, it has also spread to Korea, Viet Nam, Thailand, Japan and other parts of Asia, where oil-paper umbrellas with local characteristics have been developed.

With the migration of Chinese mainland Hakkas to Taiwan Province Province, China Oil Paper Umbrella took root and developed in Taiwan Province Province. Oil-paper umbrella is not only a daily necessities for sun protection and rain protection, but also an indispensable item in wedding etiquette. At the traditional wedding in China, when the bride gets off the sedan chair, the matchmaker will cover the bride with a red oiled paper umbrella to ward off evil spirits. At a traditional Japanese wedding.

Oil-paper umbrellas were also used in ancient Ryukyu weddings. Old people like purple umbrellas symbolizing longevity, and white umbrellas should be used for funerals. Traditional Japanese dances also use oil-paper umbrellas as props.

Connotation and meaning

Oil-paper umbrella has a long history, classical nostalgia, rich connotation and auspicious meaning, and is deeply loved by all kinds of people. China oil-paper umbrella culture is mainly manifested in:

1 stands for many children and many blessings.

Oil paper is close to the sound of "oil"; The umbrella frame is herringbone (composed of dozens of herringbone); Umbrella-shaped oiled paper umbrella is a symbol of classical love.

2, the traditional "umbrella", from the perspective of traditional Chinese characters, is the four "people" under the herringbone head, indicating that since ancient times, the five sons have been admitted to the exam. The meaning is steadily rising.

3, the umbrella rib is bamboo, and bamboo is safe, which means that it is stable and rising.

4. It means happiness, reunion and peace.

5. The umbrella is round, which means happiness, reunion and peace.

6, on behalf of love for a hundred years

How many classic love stories have been interpreted under the oil-paper umbrella since ancient times: In the Legend of the White Snake, Xu Xian and the White Snake forged a romantic story with the red umbrella as the medium at the broken bridge of the West Lake. Dai Wangshu's Rain Lane depicts the beautiful romantic scene of "Ancient Town+Rain Lane+Oil Paper Umbrella+Beauty", and the oil paper umbrella has long been a symbol of romantic classical love.

7. Eliminate disasters and evil spirits, and be safe and auspicious

In China, it is said that tung oil can eliminate disasters, ward off evil spirits and drive away ghosts. It is of course safe and auspicious to have a tung oil paper umbrella at home.

8. noble and elegant

Oil-paper umbrella itself has rich cultural connotation and strong cultural atmosphere. The oil-paper umbrella decoration is classical, romantic, noble and elegant under the illumination of light. Hanfu+oiled paper umbrella is a symbol of elegance and beauty of China's classical works.

9. ancestor worship

Many places have the custom of offering oiled paper umbrellas to their ancestors. This custom originated from the ancient emperor of China, who held a yellow umbrella to show his supremacy. Sacrificing ancestors or undead with oil-paper umbrellas shows that they have a prominent position in the underworld and can be reincarnated as soon as possible without suffering.

10, willing to be the first.

In ancient China, it was a custom to go to Beijing to take exams or be an official. In addition to books, you must also take a red oiled paper umbrella with you, that is, a "luggage umbrella", also known as a "blessing umbrella". Have a safe trip, top student in high school. In many places, friends, relatives, parents and classmates will buy an oil-paper umbrella and wish the college entrance examination a success.

1 1, celebrate

Red oil-paper umbrella represents happiness. In many places in our country, the custom of giving red oiled paper umbrellas is still maintained for birthdays, weddings, having children, housewarming and promotion.