Identity Shapes

Various shapes can become suggestive or symbolic of national identity. Most obviously the flag of any country can derive powerful emotional response from its citizens as well as from other persons who approve or disapprove of the country. To me the collection of Union Jack designs on umbrellas seen here reminds me immediately of London, where I found it. Other shapes, such as these windmills, remind me of Copenhagen and Sweden, the two countires that seemed to feature them most.