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Formerly, in the Pyrenees, canvas umbrellas were made of cotton and had to go once or twice in the rain to be completely waterproof. Only then the umbrella was ready to face the changing weather of our Pyrenees: rain, sun, wind, thunder shepherd's umbrella protects everything. It is strong that it is transmitted from generation to generation. Our umbrellas respect the tradition of a resistant work that past trought time.

Traditionally rustic, the Pyrenees umbrella is nonetheless urban. This beautiful object combine utility and esthetic witch suits perfectly for the city. Its elegance is not going unnoticed and leaves no one indifferent. Moreover, its size allows it to fully play its role as host. It is the upscale umbrella by excellence.

The shepherd umbrella a work of art? Indeed, it is now entered at the Paysans museum. It is valuable which can also serve as decoration in the most charming interior.

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The Pyrenees Shepherd umbrella has nine rattan rib (instead of eight for traditional umbrellas) assembled according to their flexibility, they make every umbrella unique since they're never perfectly round.

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" "The shepherds in the Pyrenees always make sure that the fabric is woven in the old way, by checking his double weaving guaranteed by the twelve stretchers who finish the end of the fabric, if they are not, they don't want them. "

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made to tradition.

For each umbrella, The wiring of the rib is assembled with the shaft in beech. Then a waterproof cotton canvas is stitched using resin. The canvas of each umbrella must be finished with 12 stretchers. As a signature of his craftsmanship and assurance of its authenticity at the eyes of the shepherds.

The shepherd Pyrenees umbrella result 3 to 4hours manual labor. Each umbrella is a beautiful object, witch we are proud of, it can be really impressive : up to 94 cm almost the size of a beach umbrella.

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