Handmade English Umbrellas
Made by hand in a traditional London workshop, in small batches, from English wood and Japanese-engineered canopy fabric.
Some things are still best made slowly, by hand.
Every Bucklesbury umbrella is constructed by hand in London using traditional techniques, then individually finished by a craftsman. We make them in small batches, in a workshop that continues a London umbrella-making tradition dating back to 1805.
Four umbrellas, made properly
London Umbrella
Handle and shaft from one continuous length of English wood. Our finest umbrella.
Ladies Umbrella
The London Umbrella for her: handle and shaft from one continuous length of English maple.
Classic Umbrella
A solid English beechwood shaft and a polished wooden crook, in a range of colours.
Telescopic Umbrella
A compact handmade umbrella with a wooden handle, made to travel in a bag.
Made by hand in London
A Bucklesbury umbrella passes through the hands of our craftspeople at every stage. That is why we make them in small batches.
The wood
English wood from sustainable forests, chosen for straight grain and strength. Handles made in Germany.
The canopy
Japanese-engineered fabric, densely woven to shed rain, cut and fitted by hand in London.
The construction
Every umbrella is assembled by hand using traditional techniques, as London umbrellas have been for two centuries.
The finish
Each umbrella is individually finished by a craftsman, then Rain Tested In England™ before it leaves the workshop.
The London Umbrella: cut from one length of English wood.
The London Umbrella is our finest. Its handle and shaft are cut from one continuous length of English wood, so there is no joint to weaken, and it is made by hand in London. Swaine makes its finest umbrellas this way. So do we.
| Detail | Bucklesbury London Umbrella | Swaine one-piece umbrella |
|---|---|---|
| Handle and shaft | One continuous length of English chestnut | One continuous piece of oak or maple |
| Made | By hand in London | In the UK |
| Lead time | Dispatched from stock in 2–3 working days | 4–6 weeks |
| Price | £255 | £620 |
Swaine details and prices from swaine.london and us.swaine.london (Men's Oak and Men's Maple Umbrella), checked 25 October 2026. Swaine is a trademark of its owner. Bucklesbury is not affiliated with Swaine.
Boxed in London, ready to give
Every Bucklesbury umbrella leaves the workshop in a cotton cover and a Bucklesbury presentation box.
The Ivory Wedding Umbrella
An ivory canopy on a polished wooden crook, made by hand in London to be photographed on the day and kept for years after. The Wedding Collection also includes wedding journals and memory books.
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Bucklesbury umbrellas, answered
Where are Bucklesbury umbrellas made?
By hand in a traditional London workshop, in small batches, using traditional techniques. Each umbrella is individually finished by a craftsman. The workshop continues a London umbrella-making tradition dating back to 1805.
What is the difference between the London, Classic and Telescopic umbrellas?
The London Umbrella is our finest: its handle and shaft are cut from one continuous length of English wood (chestnut for gentlemen, maple for ladies). The Classic Umbrella has a solid English beechwood shaft, a wooden crook handle and a 106 cm canopy. The Telescopic Umbrella is compact, folding to 45 cm so that it fits in a bag, with a 102 cm canopy.
What materials do you use?
All the wood we use is English, from sustainable forests. Our handles are made in Germany and our canopies are cut from Japanese-engineered fabric. Every umbrella is assembled by hand in London.
What does Rain Tested In England™ mean?
Before it leaves us, every umbrella is opened, inspected and tested in the rain in England.
Do you deliver worldwide?
Yes. UK delivery is free, and we send umbrellas to Europe, the USA and the rest of the world by DHL Express. Orders are dispatched in 2–3 working days. For UK Christmas delivery, order by 16 December.
Are Bucklesbury umbrellas good gifts?
Every umbrella leaves us in a cotton cover and a Bucklesbury presentation box, ready to give.
How does the London Umbrella compare with a Swaine umbrella?
Both are one-piece umbrellas made in Britain. The Bucklesbury London Umbrella is made by hand in London from English wood and dispatched from stock; Swaine lists its one-piece oak and maple umbrellas at £620 with a 4–6 week lead time (swaine.london, October 2026).
