Skills of making oil-paper umbrellas in China's Guizhou (1/5)

Photo taken on Nov. 12, 2012 shows oil-paper umbrellas at a workshop in Xixiu District of Anshun City, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Made of oiled paper and bamboo frame, oil-paper umbrella is a traditional Chinese handicraft. The skills of making oil-paper umbrellas were introduced to Guizhou in early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). (Xinhua/Huang Yong)