Our Thai bamboo parasol is a sun parasol and rain umbrella with modern and traditional features, made in environmentally and socially friendly, handcrafted production. It is our signature product.
This parasol is popular in solid colours, with stripes, and many modern and traditional painted design motifs. It can be recognized by a slight glare in radiant light.
Our Thai bamboo parasol is also described as Thai oiled parasol or oil cloth parasol. It shows undeniable similarities to more pricey Japanese bamboo parasols. Yet it should not be confused with Chinese paper parasols, oiled or not. Paper is out of the question for our Thai oiled bamboo parasol and umbrella - and it is handmade in northern Thailand.
We make this model in two versions, the hand-held version and the garden & patio version. The constructions are basically the same, there are differences in sizes and parts.
Thai bamboo garden parasols
Great for any patio, terrace or garden. Good for sunshade and a rain shower.
The Thai bamboo patio and garden parasol (and umbrella) has the following sizes:
- Ø 125 cm, height 200 cm, weight 2.0 kg
- Ø 175 cm, height 212 cm, weight 3.0 kg
- Ø 200 cm, height 220 cm, weight 4.0 kg
- Ø 250 cm, height 268 cm, weight 5.6 kg
The Thai bamboo patio and garden parasol has a base pole and an extension pole.
Other sizes are possible.
> Sustainable bamboo designer art made in our workshop.
Thai bamboo hand parasols
The Thai handheld bamboo parasol is the little sister of the Thai bamboo garden parasol. It follows the same construction as the larger parasol, with smaller sizes and a handle. Unfortunately still a little less known in Europe, but with enormous potential ...
Perfect for an outing in town and the countryside... or the promenade and the beach.
This hand parasol and umbrella has the following sizes:
- Ø 70 cm, height 62 cm, weight 300 g
- Ø 85 cm, height 72 cm, weight 500 g
- Ø 100 cm, height 75 cm, weight 600 g
The Thai bamboo hand parasol has a handle for a good grip.
Colours Thai bamboo parasols
Plain colours
25 standard solid colours are available. Exact custom colours can also be specified per Pantone colour catalogue or HTML colour codes.
With painting
A large number of standard paintings are available. The colours of the painted design motifs can be adjusted according to a preferred solid base colour. In addition, customer-specific paintings and logos are part of our expertise. Applications range from corporate promotion, social, association and sporting events to weddings.
The banner photos above show the versatility of this model. Whatever the purpose, almost anything is possible.
Material and process
The problem Mr Johnson encountered with his umbrella would not have happened if he had used a Parasol Paradise bamboo umbrella.
The Thai sun parasol and rain umbrella is made with a bamboo frame from selected mature bamboo stems. The manufacture of this parasol /umbrella requires traditional craftsmanship by specialized craftspeople. Materials and process are the same for handheld and garden versions.
The manufacture of the "cloth" or cover of the Thai bamboo parasol follows a traditional Thai recipe, only partially different from expensive Japanese parasols. In our workshop, this consists of light cotton, treated with a traditional, natural, water-resistant primer and water-resistant colour. Quality is achieved by proper recipe preparation and layering.
The standard colours used are nowadays made with synthetic paint. The colour "natural" contains no paint or colouring, with a light "beige" look.
Variations
The hybrid Thai bamboo balcony parasol: Suitable for balconies and other areas where space is at a premium, in sizes Ø 85, 100, 125 cm. Instead of a wooden handle, the balcony parasol has a bamboo winding and a bamboo extension pole in which you place the parasol. Make sure you have a pedestal or another way to attach the bamboo stick to the balcony. Take the parasol out of the pole to use it outdoors as a hand parasol or umbrella, or take the parasol to the beach with or without its extension pole.
The Thai bamboo parasol comes standard with a softwood top surrounded by an apron.
This can be replaced by a black (or differently coloured) top without an apron.
Upgrades
The handheld version can be furnished with a bamboo frame that withstands straight wind force 7 in wind tunnel tests.
Both, handheld and garden versions can be enhanced with environmentally neutral, natural "food-grade" colours instead of synthetic colours. The colour variety, gloss and water resistance are more limited.
Shipping
We use low MOQs with shipping usually by post, contract courier or freight. Smaller numbers are often possible per courier, larger numbers per sea freight (freight economies of scale start with 40 garden parasols or 150 hand parasols, or a mix). The cost effectiveness of the shipping methods is often not linear with the number of items, and shipping charges can be volatile. We keep track of this continuously and can advise on this.
Care
This bamboo parasol loves the sun and does well in the rain. Before storing it, make sure it is dry. The cloth can be cleaned with a damp cloth, do not use abrasive or corrosive agents. The same goes for the bamboo frame. The cover is not removable. The parasol is easy to fold down when it gets windy; take it indoors for strong winds, long-term rain, and icy conditions. This parasol is easy to handle by one person and requires little storage space.
Base
The garden and patio version needs a base, we recommend a pipe in the ground or approx. 40 kg weight. A tripod bamboo base is available; however, it is made for low wind conditions, while its shipping volume/cost is high for air-based shipping. Unless your bamboo parasol is used indoors for atmosphere/decor purpose, we generally advise obtaining your base locally.
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