For many years, Bo Sang Umbrella is well-known among Thai and foreign tourists for it is a popular souvenir furnishing bright colors and Thai illustrators. Bo Sang Umbrella is named from its manufacturing place, Tumbon Bo Sang, San Kampaeng District, located about 9 kilometers from Chiang Mai city. It is not only used for a shelter when it is raining, but also can be used for home decoration.
The image of many bright umbrellas at all sizes are showed in the showcase along the route in the village decorates a colorful atmosphere and draws visitors to drop by to buy it for souvenir. The umbrella is not only just a product, but it also hides the wisdom of households inheriting for ages and shows the bonds between families, joining to help each others. The Bo Sang Umbrella is considered as a main product of Chiang Mai province as it is the one outstanding in Thailand. It brings a reputation to the village spreading to all Thai and foreign countries.