Article: Christmas Gifts for Her: A Handmade London Umbrella
Christmas Gifts for Her: A Handmade London Umbrella
The best Christmas gifts for her are rarely the most elaborate. They are the ones she reaches for without thinking: on a grey Monday morning, on the way to dinner, on a weekend walk when the forecast turns. A handmade umbrella is that kind of gift. It is used throughout the year, and it is quietly better each time she opens it.
This guide explains how to choose a handmade London umbrella for the woman in your life, whether she is your wife, your partner, your sister or a close friend, and how each one arrives ready to give.
Why an Umbrella Makes a Considered Christmas Gift
Most people own an umbrella; few own one they are proud to carry. A well-made umbrella is noticed in the hand rather than from across the room: the warmth of a wooden handle, a canopy that opens taut, a shaft that furls neatly beside a coat. It is a gift that suits anyone who values design and craftsmanship, and it will not be put away in a drawer after Boxing Day.
The Bucklesbury London Ladies Umbrella: One Length of English Maple
For a gift that feels truly special, the Bucklesbury London Ladies Umbrella is made in the most traditional way an umbrella can be made. Its handle and shaft are one continuous length of English maple, from sustainable forests, with no joint between them. The canopy is made from Japanese-engineered fabric, and each umbrella is individually finished by a craftsman.
It is offered in Champagne, Ivory White, Black and Green. Champagne sits softly with camel, cream and grey; black is the natural choice for tailoring and evening wear.
The Bucklesbury Classic Umbrella: A Colour for Her Coat
The Bucklesbury Classic Umbrella is built on a shaft of solid English beechwood, with a canopy 106 cm across. It is about 91 cm long and weighs about 0.5 kg, so it is light to carry over the arm all day.
Its range of colours makes it easy to choose for a particular person:
- Champagne for a warm, understated look with neutral coats.
- Navy Blue for a woman who dresses in classic tailoring.
- Red for one who enjoys a little colour on a grey day.
The Bucklesbury Telescopic Umbrella: For Her Bag
If she travels, commutes or simply prefers to carry less, the Bucklesbury Telescopic Umbrella folds to 45 cm, opens automatically and has a canopy 102 cm across. It is made by hand in London like every Bucklesbury umbrella, and comes in colours including Red and Champagne.
Choosing for Her: Four Questions
- How does she spend her days? A full-length umbrella suits the walk to work or into town; a telescopic umbrella suits a bag or a suitcase.
- What does she wear most often? Choose a colour that sits with her usual coat: champagne with camel and cream, navy or black with tailoring, red to lift a dark wardrobe.
- What length suits her? Our size guide gives the length and canopy of each umbrella.
- How special should it feel? For a milestone Christmas, the London Ladies Umbrella in a single length of English maple; for an everyday gift, the Classic in her colour.
For a Wife, a Partner or a Friend
The same principles apply whoever she is, but a few notes may help. For a wife or long-term partner, our guide to the ideal Christmas gift for your wife goes into more detail. For the woman who already seems to own everything, see the gift for a woman who has everything. If you are choosing for your mother, our post on a Christmas gift for Mum covers that in its own right, and our guide to women's umbrellas explains length, handle and colour in full.
Presented and Ready to Give
Every Bucklesbury umbrella is dispatched in a cotton cover and a Bucklesbury presentation box, so it arrives ready to place under the tree; the dispatch time for each colour is shown on its product page. You can add an optional gift note on the product page and send it straight to her. Delivery is free within the UK, and we send worldwide by DHL Express.
To keep it looking its best, she need only leave it open to dry after use and keep it away from radiators; our Umbrella Care page explains the rest.
When to Order for Christmas
- United Kingdom: order by Wednesday 16 December.
- Europe: order by Friday 11 December.
- USA and Canada: order by Thursday 10 December.
- Rest of the world: order by Thursday 3 December.
Made in London
Each Bucklesbury umbrella is constructed by hand in London, in small batches, in a workshop with umbrella-making heritage dating back to 1805. Every one carries our Rain Tested In England™ mark. A gift made this carefully is one she will carry for many Christmases to come.
