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Updated: 2014-07-14 07:15
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Oil-paper umbrellas
Ancient women in China used oil paper umbrellas to protect themselves from harmful UV rays. These umbrellas, made with bamboo and oil-coated paper, may be colored and painted with beautiful patterns and also for fashion accessories for ladies of the past. Today, people use them for home decoration.
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[Photo by Wang Jiankang/asianewsphoto.com] |
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