umbrella Posts

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How Traditional Japanese Umbrellas Are Made - Stunning!

The traditional craft of making wagasa , or oil-paper umbrellas, goes back to the Asuka period in Japan (6th-7th AD). The contemporary Japanese artisan Kotaro Nishibori uses the same 1,200-year-old traditional methods when he creates his handmade umbrellas.

13:47

What if Mary Poppins Was a Magician?

Mary Poppins is no longer the only one with magic umbrellas, this next illusionist and magician makes her flying trick look like child's play! The Magic Umbrellas! performance, video, magic, umbrella Move aside Mary Poppins, there's another magician using your tricks

Nature

These Animals Found the Perfect Spot to Keep From Getting Wet

While I welcome the rain come winter, I only do so knowing that I am safely protected under my umbrella. But, just as we have come up with our own ways of seeking shelter from getting wet, wild animals, it seems, have discovered their own coping mechanisms too.

Nature

When It Rains, Animals Also Want Umbrellas

When the Rains Come Down Animals Get Creative

They creatively use leaves, flowers and mushrooms as make-do umbrellas. These nature shots beautifully capture the moments when animals, like humans, get stuck in the rain.

This South African Plant May be the New Cannabis

Although the cannabis plant still holds the record for having more than 100 cannabinoids, the woolly umbrella has over 40 cannabinoids, most of which were completely unknown until now. The laboratory of Prof.

Nifty Gadgets Any Home Would Love!

From air umbrellas to bug vacuums, find out what's new this year in innovative gadgets that will make your life easier and your home more advanced! An umbrella with no fabric that create a cone of protective air. Scissors and sticky tape in one. Grill device for the porch. Special tea making cup.

Travel

2:23

You Better Move Your Shop, the Train is Coming.

This is a famous place in Thailand, known known as the " Folding Umbrella market ". The Maeklong train line goes through the heart of the market, and when the train passes, everyone folds away their 'umbrella' and let the train pass, promptly setting up shop again.

16 Cool Japanese Things We Should All Start Using

16 Wonderful Japanese Ideas We Should All Start Copying

An Umbrella Holder for Bicycles On any given day in Japan, come rain or shine, most sidewalks are full of people riding their bicycles, another reason they are so healthy. But there's no lack of rain or snow in mountainous Japan.

Humor

Joke: Feeling Like a Million Bucks!

One day when he was going out in a bit of a hurry, he accidentally picked up his umbrella instead of his gun. When he got to the Creek, he saw a rabbit sitting beside the stream. He raised his umbrella and went, 'bang, bang' and the rabbit fell dead. What do you think of that?"

5 Ancient Greek Customs We Still Practice Today

The Surprising Origin of 5 Everyday Practices and Items

Umbrellas The forefathers of modern umbrellas were invented in Ancient Greece, too. Depictions of umbrellas made of large bones and wood or plant leaves at the top date back to 4th century BC. These devices were used to block the sun or rain.

These Smart Inventions Could Make Life That Much Easier..

The Coffee-Holder Umbrella Nothing beats a hot coffee on a cold, rainy morning! You also need an umbrella, and your bag/suitcase, but we only have 2 hands. So instead of fumbling about, possibly pouring coffee all over yourself, use this umbrella and keep your coffee (and yourself) nice and dry!

18 Photos That Show How Advanced Japan Really Is

These Insane Photos Show How Advanced Japan Really Is

This one sells umbrellas! 14. Any canned alcoholic drinks need a warning in braille near the tab. 15. They've even got black fries in Japan! 16. Want to save on parking space? Try installing one of these... 17. An umbrella stand with locks for safekeeping. 18.

These Restaurants Are Trying to Impress, But are Failing!

When It Comes to Creativity, These Restaurants Go Too Far!

However, this doesn’t mean that you have to serve your customers cocktails in an umbrella. Below are a number of examples of when restaurants went too far to try and impress their customers: 1. White chocolate filled with miso, served on a flip-flop. 2.

Design & Photography

Tiny Frogs With Tiny Props - Adorable Photos!

Setiadi even gave them tiny props, such as flowers and leaves, which the amphibians promptly use as umbrellas. Needless to say, all this is just utterly unique and adorable - what a tiny miracle!

Travel

Close the Beach Season at This Magical Italian Beach

Marina Serra - the Natural Swimming Pool of Italy

At the beach itself, there is no sand or shaded areas, but there is a little kiosk where you can purchase food and snacks or rent an umbrella. There are holes carved in the stone meant specifically for umbrellas.

New Home Innovations that Improve Daily Life

These Brilliant Home Innovations Make Life That Much Easier

The silicone folding bowl can be found HERE Durabrella - The only umbrella made for two This tough umbrella is made for two and makes sure I never have to get wet walking with my better half in the rain.

5:11

How Our Superstitions May Reveal Our Origins and Beliefs

Superstitions are irrational, we all know that, and yet we continue avoiding certain numbers or gasp with fear every time someone opens an umbrella indoors.

Design & Photography

December's Defining Moments Around the World

As the water levels rise on the River Ouse in York, England, one woman clings onto her umbrella against the heavy rain and strong winds. In Jerusalem, the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock, the holiest sites for Jews and Muslims, were covered with snow.

12 Popular Inventions That Are Actually From Ancient China

12 Genius Ancient Chinese Inventions We Use to This Today

Umbrella Image Source: _paVan_/ Flickr The invention of the umbrella can be traced back to 2.400 years ago in China as well.

Spirituality

10 Superstitions You Probably Didn't Know the Origin of

Did You Know the Origin of These 10 Superstitions?

The unlucky 13, black cats, walking under ladders, breaking mirrors, opening umbrellas indoors - just to mention a few. Although some people strongly believe they're true, these superstitions are merely the result of ancient beliefs being inspired by curious events.

Humor

Some Things Could Only Have Been Invented in Japan

Nothing will keep you drier than this reinforced super-umbrella! 11. Oh, actually this will keep you even drier than the reinforced super-umbrella 12. Anyone for a green tea flavored Kit-Kat? 13. From the same team that brought you the Hayfever Hat, comes the Eye Drop Funnel Glasses.

Stunning Art Created from a Ballpoint Pen

These Realistic Works of Art are Made with a Ballpoint Pen

Click on the images to view them in their full size Under the umbrella Evening in Paris Joyful ride Audrey Hepburn New York Moment in Prague Commute in Ho Chi Minh City Quiet street in Rome; Marilyn Monroe Streets of Paris Nostalgic tram in Istanbul Madison Avenue [related_articles] Sparkle at the train

Have You Ever Seen Love Depicted So Beautifully?

Amazing and extraordinarily atmospheric work by Jeff Rowland [related_articles] Exclusive and inimitable red umbrella by Daniel Del Orfano Hyperrealism paintings by Rob Heffern A calm pastel of Ron Hicks Sensual experiences of Tom Lovell Luscious and bright love of Leonid Afremov Paintings of Artists