Articolo: Corporate Christmas Gifts from London: A Handmade Umbrella
Corporate Christmas Gifts from London: A Handmade Umbrella
Choosing Christmas gifts for clients and colleagues is rarely simple. A gift should feel personal without being presumptuous, reflect well on the business that sends it and be welcome whoever opens it. A handmade umbrella from London meets all three: it is useful every week of the year, it suits almost anyone, and it is carried long after the season has passed.
This guide explains how to choose corporate Christmas gifts from the Bucklesbury collection, how they are presented and sent, and when to order.
Why an Umbrella Makes a Considered Corporate Gift
Many corporate gifts are consumed within a week or put away in a drawer. An umbrella is different. It is taken out on every grey morning, carried to meetings and left in the office stand, so the gift, and the giver, are remembered often.
It is also a gift that appeals to anyone who values its design and craftsmanship. Every Bucklesbury umbrella is constructed by hand in London, in small batches, using traditional techniques, and is individually finished by a craftsman. All the wood is English, from sustainable forests, and the canopy is a Japanese-engineered fabric.
For Valued Clients: The Bucklesbury London Umbrella
For a client relationship of long standing, or a partner who has made a difference to the year, the Bucklesbury London Umbrella is our most special gift. Its handle and shaft are one continuous length of English chestnut, with no joint between them. In black or French Navy, it sits quietly beside a tailored coat and suits a City office as well as a country weekend.
The Bucklesbury London Ladies Umbrella is made in the same way from a single length of English maple, in colours including Champagne. More on the woods we use is on our Our Woods page.
For Teams and Wider Gifting: The Bucklesbury Classic Umbrella
Where several umbrellas are needed, for a team, a department or a longer client list, the Bucklesbury Classic Umbrella is the natural choice. It is built on a solid English beechwood shaft, opens to a canopy 106 cm across, is about 91 cm long and weighs about 0.5 kg. Black and navy blue are the most versatile colours, and a single colour across a team gives the gift a sense of occasion.
For Colleagues Who Travel: The Bucklesbury Telescopic Umbrella
For staff who commute or travel for work, the Bucklesbury Telescopic Umbrella folds to 45 cm, opens automatically and has a canopy 102 cm across. It fits a bag or briefcase and weighs about 0.5 kg.
Choosing for Each Recipient
- The relationship. Reserve the Bucklesbury London Umbrella for the clients and colleagues you most wish to thank; the Bucklesbury Classic Umbrella suits a wider list.
- How they travel. Those who walk or drive to the office will use a full-length umbrella; those who commute by train or fly often will appreciate the Telescopic.
- Colour. Black and navy are the safest choices for anyone you do not know well. Green or a brighter shade suits someone whose taste you know.
- Consistency. One style and colour for everyone is simple to order and feels deliberate; a mix allows each gift to suit its recipient.
Presented and Ready to Give
Every Bucklesbury umbrella is dispatched in a cotton cover and a Bucklesbury presentation box, so it arrives ready to give. Umbrellas can be sent to a single office to be handed out in person, or to several addresses, with delivery by DHL Express worldwide for clients and colleagues overseas.
Ordering Several Umbrellas
For a single gift or a handful, order directly from the website. For larger quantities, email hello@bucklesbury.com with the number of umbrellas, the colours you would like and your delivery dates, and we will reply with availability. Because each umbrella is made by hand in small batches, it is wise to enquire early. Our Corporate Gifting page and our guide to Luxury Corporate Gifts from London explain more.
When to Order for Christmas
For delivery before Christmas, please order by:
- Wednesday 16 December for the UK
- Friday 11 December for Europe
- Thursday 10 December for the USA and Canada
- Thursday 3 December for the rest of the world
For larger orders, allow more time and get in touch as early as you can.
Made in London
Each Bucklesbury umbrella is made by hand in London, in a workshop with umbrella-making heritage dating back to 1805, and carries our Rain Tested In England™ trademark. A gift made in London, used every day and carried for years, says a good deal about the business that sends it. For more ideas, see our guide to a gift for every occasion.
