The tiered umbrella is one of Thailand's oldest and most sacred ornamental symbols. Constructing one of these ornate pieces, also called chatras, can take master artisans up to six months. However, ...

Dongshi, a town in Jinjiang, East China's Fujian province, produces one out of three umbrellas nationwide, and one out of four globally. Two thirds of Chinese-made umbrella parts are also made there.

As monsoons hit Kerala ahead of schedule, the umbrellas are out in the state with some added splash. Cartoon characters on the canopy, twinkling lights on the rib and premium Swarovski crystal-studded ...