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Christmas Gifts for Men: A Handmade London Umbrella
Christmas gifts for men are notoriously difficult to choose. Many men say they need nothing, and many of the gifts they receive are admired on the day and forgotten by the New Year. A handmade umbrella is different. It is carried on grey mornings throughout the year, it improves with use, and it is a gift he would rarely think to buy for himself.
This guide is for any man on your list, whether a brother, a friend, a colleague or a son-in-law. It explains which handmade London umbrella suits which man, how each is presented and when to order for Christmas.
Why an Umbrella Suits Almost Any Man
An umbrella is one of the few accessories a man uses whatever his style. It sits as naturally beside an overcoat on the way to the office as beside a waxed jacket on a weekend walk. A well-made one is noticed in the hand: the warmth of a wooden handle, a canopy that opens taut, a shaft that furls neatly. It is a gift that appeals to anyone who values design and craftsmanship, and it will be used long after the wrapping paper has gone.
The Bucklesbury London Umbrella: One Length of English Chestnut
For a gift that feels truly special, the Bucklesbury London Umbrella is made in the most traditional way an umbrella can be made. Its handle and shaft are one continuous length of English chestnut, 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 Black, French Navy and Dark Green.
The Bucklesbury Classic Umbrella: For Every Day
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 easy to carry over the arm all day. Black is the most versatile choice; Navy Blue sits well with tailoring, and Green suits country clothes and tweed.
The Bucklesbury Telescopic Umbrella: For the Man Who Travels
For a man who commutes, travels for work or simply prefers to carry less, the Bucklesbury Telescopic Umbrella folds to 45 cm, opens automatically and has a canopy 102 cm across. It fits a briefcase or a weekend bag, and like every Bucklesbury umbrella it is made by hand in London. Our guide to compact umbrellas explains what to look for in one.
Matching the Umbrella to the Man
- The man in tailoring: the London Umbrella in Black or French Navy, carried furled beside an overcoat.
- The man who walks to work or into town: the Classic Umbrella in Black or Navy Blue, light enough to carry all day.
- The man who prefers the country: the Classic Umbrella in Green, with a warm wooden handle against a waxed or tweed jacket.
- The man who travels: the Telescopic Umbrella, which folds down for a bag or a suitcase.
Choosing for Someone in Particular
If you are choosing for a particular man in your life, our other guides go into more detail: Christmas gifts for Dad, Christmas gifts for Grandad and Christmas gifts for your boyfriend. For a husband, see the ideal Christmas gift for your husband; for the man who seems to own everything, see the gift for a man who has everything. Our guide to men'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 give; 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 him. Delivery is free within the UK, and we send worldwide by DHL Express.
To keep it looking its best, he 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. It is a gift he will carry for many winters to come.
