Eight garden umbrellas to cover all the bases

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Whether lounging poolside, dining al fresco, or reading on the patio, a beautiful umbrella offers shade and protection from the elements. Go retro with Business & Pleasure’s Market Umbrella in sunny yellow with a scalloped edge, or go modern with VISO Project’s waterproof canvas with a graphic print in burnt orange, mustard and brown.

For classic fringed stripes, look to Boho Parasol Hut and HK Living, and for a more traditional take, try Kalinko’s hand-painted cotton and paper umbrella in Burma. Faro’s Nur Suzani parasol is embellished with crewel embroidery and block prints, and East London Parasol Company’s pictorial Lexham, which is inspired by William de Morgan’s swirls, sits on a hand-carved wooden post with gilt details .

Or if you’re looking for something unique, look out for Sunbeam Jackie, who make one-of-a-kind parasols from vintage and designer fabrics, all assembled in a 12th century Cornish grain shop.

VISO project Umbrella Resort 0101, £275

East London Umbrella Company Lexham bamboo parasol, £399

Pharaoh Nur Suzani Parasol, £390

Kalinko Pathein garden umbrella, £295

Boho Umbrella Cabana Betty parasol, £225

business pleasure Market umbrella at Riviera Mimosa, £499

HK Living Classic Parasol, £290, bode-living.com

sunbeam jackie One-of-a-kind Anais Parasol, £2,295