The Sheperd umbrella is a traditional umbrella, a French-made umbrella made in Poitiers since 1882. It is entirely handmade in the same way for over a century in our family, it is our traditionally made umbrella . The Shepherd umbrella is available in several colors, the blue Shepherd umbrella, the black Shepherd umbrella, the red Shepherd umbrella and the green Shepherd umbrella. The pure cotton fabric protects from rain but also from the sun, it filters UV like a parasol. The ribs are made of rattan so as not to attract lightning. It's a strong umbrella that won't turn over in the wind. An umbrella made in France ideal for use by the sea, in the countryside or in the mountains.