Parasol (fr. Parasol) - Summer umbrella that protects from the sun. The first umbrellas appeared in the XI century BC parallel in Egypt and China. They soon spread throughout the ancient world. However, in the Middle Ages of Europe umbrella forgotten. They were not related to the subject until in 1715 in France came the world's first folding umbrella. It was called «parasol». Parasol was styled in the same XVIII century Marie Antoinette. Her umbrella because of the numerous decorations weighed about three pounds, so he wore a special assistant - "zontonosets." In the XIX century lace parasols are widely used as an elegant ladies' accessories. Currently sunshades do not use, only sometimes they can be seen at fashion shows, as well as brides.
Parasol
Parasol (fr. Parasol) - Summer umbrella that protects from the sun. The first umbrellas appeared in the XI century BC parallel in Egypt and China. They soon spread throughout the ancient world. However, in the Middle Ages of Europe umbrella forgotten. They were not related to the subject until in 1715 ...