French maison makes umbrellas using century-old techniques 139 years after it was founded

In addition to being a utilitarian item that can be stashed in a bag during bad weather, Maison Piganiol’s umbrellas are also fashion accessories.

In the little red dot, umbrellas are always in demand, so make sure that you invest in a brolly that is not only sturdy and well-made, but will also add a little extra oomph to your outfit.

The 139-year-old Maison Piganiol is one of the oldest umbrella factories in France. It is located in Aurillac, which is also known as the birthplace of the French umbrella.

It is easy to identify Maison Piganiol umbrellas on the street. For women, they have shiny and colourful umbrellas with a design all around. For men, the umbrellas are highly fashionable, the best quality you can find,” says Matthieu Piganiol, the fifth generation owner of the business started by his great-grandfather.