However the paper umbrella was specially made in Fujian , China and was actually made with special processes. The fine umbrellas were actually lacquered umbrellas which were very long lasting.
I remember them having a special smell when we opened them to shade ourselves from the strong sun of Sarawak.
These umbrellas had bamboo frames and had been treated against mould and works. Men's umbrellas were plain brown ones and were bigger. The ladies' umbrellas were hand painted with flowers and sometimes landscapes. They were very durable and were used for years against the sun and rain.
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| Aunt Pearl |
This is my third aunt, Pearl Chang, educated in Yuk Ing girls' school. Before she graduated, she had to make her samfoo for her graduation and also take a studio photo. She was so pretty.
Today it is difficult to buy lacquer umbrellas in Sibu but we can still buy them in Fuzhou City, Fujian, China.
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