Intangible Heritage Hand-Painted Oil-Paper Umbrella

A living relic of Chinese folk art, this Hand-Painted Oil-Paper Umbrella (非遗油纸伞) is crafted entirely by hand using techniques recognized as China's Intangible Cultural Heritage (非物质文化遗产). Each umbrella begins with a hand-split bamboo frame, strung with fine threads and covered in traditional oiled mulberry paper — lightweight, water-resistant, and luminous when backlit.

This piece features an exquisite hand-painted magnolia blossom and kingfisher bird motif (玉兰花鸟图) rendered in delicate ink-wash style on a pristine white ground. The scarlet lacquered center knob and the graceful sweep of each rib echo centuries of Hanfu culture, classical poetry, and feminine elegance.

• Material: Hand-split bamboo frame + oiled mulberry paper canopy
• Design: Hand-painted magnolia & kingfisher motif on white ground
• Craft: Traditional oil-paper umbrella making — China Intangible Cultural Heritage
• Use: Decorative display, photography, Hanfu styling, gifting, cultural events
• Handle: Smooth bamboo shaft with scarlet lacquered cap

Open it and step into a painting. Every fold, every brushstroke, every petal — made by hand, made to last.