The Beginning
From the first week of starting leather craft, and eventually Winning Goods, I had the idea to create an umbrella carrier. I’m not one to lose my possessions; more I’m one who is so proud of them, that I like to look after them and show them off. That’s why I created the Umbrella Sling.
Having a nice umbrella is such a treat, and I wanted to craft a product that not only shows off a lovely umbrella, but allows me to carry one hands-free and cross-body on those days that I’m not carrying a bag - those ‘just in case’ days when I’m heading out the door.
The first version of the Umbrella Sling in was functional, but undoubtedly ugly and crafted from scrap leather, but I knew I was on to something. After a few months of exploring skills and construction techniques, the first Umbrella Sling design in its current incarnation was created in the Spring of 2021. On it’s first outing, I received a couple of comments from passers-by about how handy it is that I had special umbrella holster!
The Umbrella Sling Goes International
Without much ado, I knew I had to start selling them. So with a couple of minor design tweaks, I put the Umbrella Sling online. To this day it is our highest selling product, and has been sold to a number of different corners of the world, from South Korea to Canada, and even Australia. Also, every single review has been lovely, so thank you to all of our discerning customers!
The Future
In 2024, The Umbrella Sling journey is on its next stage - very soon, all Umbrella Slings will have cuffs for attaching an umbrella that utilises a buckle for additional ease of use in taking them out and putting them back in.
Also this year, keep your eyes peeled for a new Umbrella Sling to add to the line-up, coming at some point soon, and a potential bit of extra special news, too. What could it be? You’ll just have to check back to find out.
Check out The Umbrella Sling, available here
Until next time,
Matt