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I bet when you think of an umbrella you instantly think of a personal rain umbrella. Am I right? Well, did you know that when umbrellas were very first invented by the ancient Egyptians or Chinese (people can’t agree on who actually invented the first umbrella!) they were originally intended as sun shades?
The weather was so hot and sunny the people, royalty mostly, got sick of roasting under the intense sun and the first umbrella was born.
They were originally made from silk or linen, depending on how much money you could afford, and resembled modern day parasols. It was quite some time before anyone thought to try and use a water proof material and make umbrellas useful for blocking out the rain as well as the sun.
These days there are many different kinds of umbrellas, from small personal umbrellas that fit in your purse to large golf rain umbrellas or market and beach umbrellas. They are made from numerous different materials depending on their use.
Here is a list of some popular umbrella types you can find.
Patio Umbrellas
Most commonly used in people’s back yards, this is why they have the name patio umbrella. They are usually fairly large and can either be stand alone or as part of your patio furniture. They are very similar to beach umbrellas, but a little sturdier.
They also have a range of lifting and tilting mechanisms, and you can have lights installed which make them great to use when you’re having a night time get together out on the deck.
Beach Umbrellas
Very similar to the patio umbrella, the beach umbrella normally has a skirting or valance. They have a pointed pole so they are able to be stuck in the sand at the beach without falling over. They are usually brightly colored to match ‘beach themes’.
Market Umbrellas
Originally from Europe market umbrellas were used in European market stalls and cafes. These days you will find them in outside cafes and restaurants. Very similar to the patio and beach umbrellas, although they don’t have the valance and have quite a streamlined look about them.
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