Ancient women held umbrellas.

Oil-paper umbrella is one of the traditional handicrafts of Han nationality. As a kind of paper umbrella or cloth umbrella which originated in China, it has also spread to Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Ryukyu, Thailand, Laos and other parts of Asia, where oil-paper umbrellas with local characteristics have been developed. With the migration of Chinese mainland Hakkas to Taiwan Province Province, China Oil Paper Umbrella took root and developed in Taiwan Province Province. Oil-paper umbrella is not only a daily necessities for sun protection and rain protection, but also an indispensable item in wedding etiquette. At the traditional wedding in China, when the bride gets off the sedan chair, the matchmaker will cover the bride with a red oiled paper umbrella to ward off evil spirits. At a traditional Japanese wedding, the bride will be covered with a red oiled paper umbrella. Oil-paper umbrellas were also used in ancient Ryukyu weddings. Old people like purple umbrellas symbolizing longevity, and white umbrellas should be used for funerals. Traditional Japanese dances also use oil-paper umbrellas as props, and some tea ceremony performances use "fan umbrellas".