Umbrellas of the 1600s were made out of woven silk that provided limited water resistance, but the design remained very similar to what is still seen today, according to Cheeky Umbrella.

When thinking about umbrellas, most people focus on the waterproofed fabric that deploys to save you from getting drenched.

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