Description
This world map stick umbrella carries a bright atlas of the globe, with turquoise oceans and countries picked out in sunny yellow, pink, green, red and orange. Names such as United States, Brazil, Canada and Russia sit across the panels beside the great oceans, and a round compass-style emblem appears near the hem. A cream border trimmed with red stripes runs all the way round the edge, and a matching map-print strap holds the canopy neatly closed. It measures 117cm across and 98cm high, and weighs 0.295KG, so it is light to carry all day.
It is the kind of umbrella that lifts a grey morning, whether you are walking to the station, heading into town at lunchtime or taking a stroll on a showery weekend. With 117cm of canopy overhead there is generous cover for one, and the long stick shape with its crook handle hooks over an arm, a chair back or a coat peg when you step indoors. Left in a stand by the front door, it is easy to pick out among plain black umbrellas. We think it makes a cheerful present, too, since a map of the world is a design that suits almost every taste.
The frame and pointed tip are metal, the canopy is a synthetic fabric and the curved crook handle is wood, finished with a gold-coloured band where it meets the shaft. After a wet outing, open it and let it dry fully before you furl it and fasten the strap, which helps keep the fabric fresh. Wipe the handle with a damp cloth and dry it with a soft one now and then. Keep it by the door or in the car so it is ready when the clouds gather, or tie a ribbon round the handle for a gift that will be used all year.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Metal, synthetic & wood |
| Length |
117cm |
| Width |
117cm |
| Height |
98cm |
| Weight |
0.295KG |
Frequently Asked
How big is the umbrella?
It measures 117cm across and 98cm high, a generous span that gives good cover for one person on a showery day.
What is the umbrella made from?
The frame and tip are metal, the canopy is a synthetic fabric and the crook handle is wood with a gold-coloured band.
How heavy is it to carry?
It weighs 0.295KG, so it is easy to carry on your arm or hook over a bag strap for the whole day.
What does the map on the canopy show?
The canopy shows the world in turquoise seas, with countries in yellow, pink, green, red and orange and names such as Brazil, Canada and Russia.
How do I keep it closed when it is furled?
A map-print fabric strap wraps round the furled canopy and holds it neatly, so it sits slim in an umbrella stand by the door.
How should I look after the umbrella?
Let it dry fully while open after use before furling it, and wipe the wooden handle with a damp cloth, then dry it with a soft one.