While it looks like a strutless umbrella, Bloom uses a lever-operated spindle system to join the upper and lower portions and connect the individual ribs, creating the appearance of a solid-looking structure.
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While it looks like a strutless umbrella, Bloom uses a lever-operated spindle system to join the upper and lower portions and connect the individual ribs, creating the appearance of a solid-looking structure.