Originally purpose of Umbrella

Who invented Umbrella? People hold opinions vary.Some people said Egyptian used Umbrella earliest.
Early in 1200 BC,Egyptian gentry often asked Helot to hold Umbrella for them during junketing.
In fact,China is the country of Umbrella.Early in 4000 years ago,Umbrella came in China.
Recorded by <<History Mark>> the earliest Umbrella was named "cover".
The olden Umbrella was made up of silk early,then came paper Umbrella with paper invention,which was called green oilpaper Umbrella in Song period.
After then the Umbrella is used not only to block rain but also block shine.