Rain or Shine: Turning Umbrellas Into Style Statements

Marie-Christine Tayah, 05/01 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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When Rihanna sang Under My Umbrella, she tapped into a centuries-old cultural artifact that has long been a symbol of practicality and elegance. A Step Back in Time The origins of umbrellas date back to ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt and China. In Mesopotamia and Egypt, umbrellas were used as parasols to shield royalty and the wealthy from the sun, ...