The primary purpose of an umbrella is to protect the user from rain by providing a barrier between the raindrops and the user's body.

Traditionally, umbrellas were made using silk fabric, which is known for its durability, water resistance, and ability to provide shade.

Umbrellas are typically larger in size and have a curved shape to provide better coverage from rain, while parasols are smaller and have a flatter shape to provide shade from the sun.

The metal or wooden rod that runs through the center of an umbrella is called the shaft.

The individual sections of fabric that make up the canopy of an umbrella are called ribs.

The small hook or loop at the top of an umbrella that is used to hang it up is called a loop.

The part of an umbrella that covers the user's head and shoulders is called the canopy.

The part of an umbrella that the user holds onto is called the handle.

The small metal or plastic tips at the ends of the ribs of an umbrella are called ferrules.

The mechanism that allows an umbrella to be opened and closed is called the runner.

The small button or lever that is used to open and close an umbrella is called the catch.

The strap or cord that is attached to an umbrella and is used to carry it over the shoulder is called the shoulder strap.

The small metal or plastic ring that is attached to the end of the handle of an umbrella and is used to hang it up is called the hanger ring.

The small metal or plastic cap that is attached to the tip of the shaft of an umbrella and is used to protect the tip is called the tip cap.

The small metal or plastic ring that is attached to the end of the ribs of an umbrella and is used to hold the fabric in place is called the rib ring.