Pasotti
Subtle Check Handmade Umbrella
This Le 31 by Simons full-length walking umbrella is a handmade Pasotti rain umbrella designed in Canada and made in Italy, used for personal rain protection while walking or commuting. It has a durable woven polyester canopy in a subtle brown check pattern, a curved wooden J-handle, a metal shaft with polished metal accents, and automatic button opening. The open canopy diameter is 99 cm (39 inches).
- Material
- Durable and strong woven polyester fabric; curved wooden handle
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- classic, traditional, heritage, handmade, artisan
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Specifications
Handmade Italian Pasotti umbrella with a subtle check canopy, automatic opening, and curved wooden handle, exclusive to Le 31 by Simons.
Handmade in Italy; woven polyester canopy; automatic button opening; curved wooden handle; 99 cm diameter.
- Material
- Durable and strong woven polyester fabric; curved wooden handle
- Secondary
- wood
- Style
- classic, traditional, heritage, handmade, artisan
- Occasion
- everyday, travel
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Additional Attributes
- handmade entirely in Italy by Pasotti since 1956
- exclusive Le 31 by Simons design
- designed in Canada
- durable and strong woven polyester canopy
- automatic opening via button
- curved wooden handle
- subtle check pattern
- 99 cm (39") diameter
Product Insights
Pasotti 250 CAD Automatic open only; closing is manual Curved wooden handle gives an ergonomic, non-slip grip Leave fully open to dry at room temperature after every use Face the convex side to the wind and seek shelter in strong gusts
Verified claims
- fit
- One size with a 99 cm (39 in) canopy diameter
- comfort
- Curved wooden handle gives an ergonomic, non-slip grip
- convenience
- Curved handle can hang on the arm when not in use
- material
- 100% polyester canopy beads and repels rain
- material
- Italian fabric resists fading in normal rainy use
- construction
- Handmade in Italy since 1956, with natural variation
- construction
- Materials: polyester canopy, wood handle, plastic and metal parts
- mechanism
- Automatic open only; closing is manual
- maintenance
- Leave fully open to dry at room temperature after every use
- maintenance
- Refurl carefully only after it is completely dry
- wind handling
- Face the convex side to the wind and seek shelter in strong gusts
- aftercare
- If the canopy inverts, do not force it back; inspect before reuse
- durability
- Wooden handle is more impact- and wear-resistant than plastic or metal
- repair
- Repair support is available, subject to condition
- styling
- Subtle brown check with dark wood and polished silver accents
- use cases
- Best for city commuting and walking, not packable travel
- value
- Premium 250 CAD price reflects handmade Italian exclusivity
- comparison
- Curved handle is more ergonomic than straight handles
- comparison
- Auto-open only, unlike auto-open/auto-close models
- construction
- Polished metal shaft, collar and ferrule reinforce the frame
- maintenance
- Avoid prolonged strong sunlight and hot, humid storage
Product record
- Title
- Subtle Check Handmade Umbrella
- Brand
- Pasotti
- Price
- 250 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesUses
Staying dry on rainy days
This handmade umbrella is built for everyday rain protection: its tightly woven 100% polyester fabric is highly water-repellent, so raindrops bead and run off the canopy. Keep in mind that after prolonged use some moisture can remain around the seams, folds, and between fabric layers, so the umbrella should be left fully open to dry at room temperature after every use.[1,2]
Rainy-day carry with a classic hook-handle umbrella
This full-length umbrella is made for wet-weather outings where you want quick coverage: it opens automatically with the press of a button. The curved wooden handle works as a classic hook grip, and a fabric strap keeps the folded canopy secured when you're carrying it closed between showers.[2,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Subtle Check Handmade Umbrella: Choose this if you want a full-size walking umbrella with classic character: it opens automatically with a button, spans a 99 cm (39 inch) diameter, and pairs a warm brown check canopy with a curved wooden J-hook handle and polished metal accents. Its tightly woven polyester is described as highly water-repellent, with raindrops beading and running off, though after prolonged use some moisture may linger around seams and folds, so the maker's guidance is to leave it fully open to dry at room temperature after every use. Offered in one size, it suits shoppers who prefer a traditional hook-handle umbrella in an understated plaid look.[1,2,3,4] | Prince Of Wales Handmade Umbrella: Choose this if you want a classic full-size stick umbrella from Pasotti, an Italian brand whose umbrellas have been made entirely by hand in Italy since 1956 and are described as luxurious, with each unique piece showing subtle variations considered a sign of authenticity. It pairs a varnished genuine wood J-handle with a slim chrome metal shaft and a durable woven polyester canopy in a small-scale grey windowpane check, measuring 45 inches (114 cm) in diameter and offered in one size in the Black colorway. Note that it uses a manual opening mechanism, so it requires two hands to open rather than an automatic button.[5,6,7] | Ochre Dot Artisanal Umbrella: Choose this for an artisanal accessory built with a durable, 100% woven polyester fabric and a varnished genuine wood handle. This one size at 44 inches (112 cm) features an open dome canopy with a dense, small ochre-colored dot pattern. Because every piece is entirely hand-made, subtle variations are considered a sign of authenticity and may require a completion time of typically three to five weeks.[8,9,10] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Open full-size umbrella shown at a three-quarter angled view with a curved wooden handle, metal shaft, and a brown checked canopy visible on both interior and exterior faces.
- Canopy shapeLarge dome canopy composed of multiple triangular panels forming a smooth curved profile; visible panels include a front-right panel and a rear-left panel shown at an angle.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.06 · w 0.75 · h 0.72 (high) - Canopy patternSubtle overall checked/plaid weave pattern printed across the canopy with intersecting thin darker lines creating large squares; pattern is continuous across visible panels.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.68 · h 0.60 (high) - Canopy color toneWarm medium brown base on canopy with slightly darker brown panels visible where shaded.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.52 · h 0.44 (high) - Shaft materialStraight slender metal shaft with a polished silvery finish connecting handle to canopy; shaft is visible along the umbrella axis.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.42 · w 0.38 · h 0.34 (high) - Handle shape and materialCurved J-style handle made of dark polished wood with a rounded wooden end cap lighter in tone at the tip.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.72 · w 0.26 · h 0.26 (high) - Handle ferrule and collarMetal collar connects handle to shaft with a small rectangular buckle-like piece visible; metal has a polished silvery finish.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.72 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high) - Rib tips and ferruleSmall metal rib tips are visible at the outer points of the canopy and a metal ferrule at the top peak is visible with a polished silvery finish.
2 regions
x 0.86 · y 0.26 · w 0.12 · h 0.32 (medium); x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath the umbrella; image cropped to include full umbrella and handle.
- Background and surfaceEven light grey background with a soft shadow under the canopy and handle indicating overhead studio lighting and a flat supporting surface.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter angled front view with umbrella axis running diagonally from bottom-left handle to top-right canopy peak.
- Shadow detailSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath the umbrella concentrated under the canopy and slightly offset toward the lower right.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
medium brown· canopy basedark taupe· canopy check linespolished silver· shaft and ferruledark walnut· handle- Canopy shapeLarge dome canopy composed of multiple triangular panels forming a smooth curved profile; visible panels include a front-right panel and a rear-left panel shown at an angle.
- 02
Product
Closed full-length walking umbrella shown diagonally with a curved wooden hook handle, a folded brown checked canopy with a fastening strap, and visible metal tip and collar accents.
- Overall shape and orientationClosed, full-length umbrella positioned diagonally from top-left to bottom-right; canopy is folded and wrapped against the shaft.
- Canopy fabric patternBrown canopy fabric with a subtle darker check pattern visible across folded panels; fabric has a slightly matte finish.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.66 (high) - Canopy fastening strapNarrow fabric strap wrapped around the folded canopy and secured with a small tab; strap matches the canopy color.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Shaft and tipSlim straight metal shaft ending in a small rounded metal ferrule visible at the top of the image.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.08 · h 0.14 (high) - Collar detailDecorative metallic collar between shaft and handle with a polished reflective finish.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.58 · w 0.14 · h 0.08 (high) - Handle material and shapeCurved J-hook handle made of dark stained wood with visible wood grain and a rounded exposed end showing the lighter raw wood.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.72 · w 0.22 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with a soft drop shadow; image framed to show the full length of the umbrella at a diagonal angle.
- Background and shadowLight neutral gray background with a soft cast shadow to the left of the umbrella consistent with a single soft directional light from the right.
- Shot compositionUmbrella centered diagonally in the frame with top tip near upper-left corner and handle near lower-right corner; no props visible.
- Image qualitySharp focus on product surfaces and details; even studio lighting with minimal glare on the metal collar.
Colors
medium brown with dark check· canopydark walnut brown· handlepolished silver· metal accents