How to make an umbrella

Umbrella making is classified under conventional industry. Handmade umbrellas require lots of human labor because there are many steps in making an umbrella. First of all, a roll of fabric is cut into two to three long strips. Each strip is then again cut into triangle-shaped panels. Several triangular panels are sewn together to form a canopy. The canopy has to be sewed onto a frame and then attached with a tie band. The final step is to attach a handle and a ferrule.