Handcraft bamboo & silk parasol, 30 inches diameter. Purchased in Hangzhou in 1981. Stored in original box. West Lake Silk Parasol, also called "West Lake Scenery Parasol", is a unique product of Hangzhou. It is crowned as the "Flower of the West Lake" for its attractive appearance. The making of West Lake Silk Parasols is very complicated. It takes 18 steps including selecting bamboo, splitting the bamboo, making the frame, painting etc Detailed description http://eng.china-asean-media.com/index.php?m=content&c=index&a=show&catid=49&id=46