Weighing only 400 grams, The Words Of Bamboo Q1 is very light. All twelve struts are constructed from the same part of a bamboo plant, so that the tension is spread evenly over the umbrella. The umbrella is easily opened and closed gently by means of a magnetic mechanism. The transparent cover gives additional emphasis to the aesthetic lightness of the bamboo material. This effect is further underlined by the handle which remains very plain.