Christmas shopping ideas: Mums and Mother in Laws | The Umbrella Shop

Indian Buddhism features eight auspicious symbols, each individually associated with Buddha - and the umbrella is one of them. The umbrella is a traditional Indian symbol of wealth and status, as is any ability to shield oneself from bad weather. To Buddhists, the vertical handle supporting the dome of the umbrella represents the central axis that upholds the world. If the umbrella is over an important person, it indicates that the person or symbol below is the centre of the universe.

Now memorise and repeat this statement as you hand over that beautifully wrapped umbrella to you mum or mother in law and watch the dial whiz by as you rack up the popularity points.

And this year's selection of umbrellas at The Umbrella Shop will double your point score with a range of styles and colours that means they'll want it to rain every day, (except on the grandchildren). Take a look at these stunning examples;

These birdcage umbrellas are fantastic, and are very popular due to their transparent high grade PVC cover for ease of vision when walking. A favoured style of Her Majesty the Queen, this iconic dome shaped umbrella provides complete coverage for the head and shoulders. It has colour coordinated handles, terrule and tips. Also available in silver, navy blue, white, black and zebra pattern.

We love this attractive navy blue compact umbrella with a floral design in a lighter blue. The main umbrella canopy is navy blue colour with a lighter blue floral design over the canopy. There is also a matching protecting sleeve when it is not being used. The lightest and the smallest in the totes umbrella range, but conveniently flat when folded and even easier to fit into a handbag or pocket!

This is an elegant, stunning, and beautiful umbrella by Fulton.
It has a double canopy - which means a top and a bottom cover which covers the ribs of the umbrella. The outer canopy is navy blue and the inner canopy is floral which resembles falling leaves. This fabulous umbrella also has an automatic opening mechanism.







For the yummy mummies out there this Lulu Guinness umbrella opens automatically at the touch of a button and is stunning when you see it in real life. It has a luxurious double canopy made from polyester pongee fabric. It has the distinctive Lulu Guinness diagonal stripe on the inside. The shaft is a black plated automatic steel frame with a red curved handle.






For our full range of exquisite Christmas gift ideas for mums and mother in laws click here. 

And as the Dalai Lama, Leader of the Tibetan Buddhists, said; "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible."