Cultural Connotation of Paper Umbrella

Paper umbrellas are also called oil-paper umbrellas and oil umbrellas because they need tung oil to be used. They have a long history, classical nostalgia, rich connotations and auspicious meanings, and are deeply loved by all kinds of people. Combining the ancient and modern oil-paper umbrella culture, it can be summarized as follows:

1 stands for many children and many blessings. The umbrella frame is herringbone (composed of dozens of herringbone); Umbrella is an umbrella in traditional Chinese characters. From the perspective of traditional Chinese characters, it is four small characters under the herringbone head, indicating that five sons have entered the family since ancient times.

2, the umbrella rib is bamboo, representing longevity, meaning steady and rising.

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

4, representing a hundred years of love. How many classic love stories have been performed under the oil-paper umbrella since ancient times: In the legend of the white snake, Xu Xian and the white snake forged a legendary story at the broken bridge of the West Lake with the red umbrella as the medium; "Talent+Beauty" is the symbol of China's happy love since ancient times.

5, meaning red and expensive. Red is a traditional color tone in China, which means red and expensive, which is also an important reason for the spread of red umbrella for a hundred years. 6. Eliminate disasters and evil spirits, and be safe and auspicious. In China, it is said that red and tung oil can dispel evil spirits. A paper umbrella made of tung oil can be safe and auspicious at home.

7. Represents nostalgia and romance. Oil-paper umbrella is the representative of nostalgic culture. Dai Wangshu's Rain Lane depicts a beautiful romantic scene of "Ancient Town+Rain Lane+Oil Paper Umbrella+Beauty", which is still a classic impression of beauty and romance in the hearts of young people today.

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. Cheongsam+oiled paper umbrella is a symbol of elegance and beauty in China's classical works.

9. Many places have the custom of offering oiled paper umbrellas to 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, bless to beno. 1. In ancient China, it was a custom to go to Beijing to take exams or be an official. In addition to books, you must take a red oiled paper umbrella and carry it on your back. I wish you a safe journey and success in high school. Now in many places, friends, relatives, parents and classmates will buy an oil-paper umbrella, wishing the college entrance examination a success.

1 1, celebrate. Red oil-paper umbrella represents happiness. Nowadays, in many places in our country, the custom of giving oil-paper umbrellas is still maintained for birthdays, weddings, having children, moving and promotion.