Eight garden parasols to cover all bases

Whether lounging by the pool, dining alfresco or reading on the patio, a pretty parasol offers shade and protection from the elements. Go retro with Business & Pleasure’s Market umbrella in sunny yellow with a scalloped edge, or opt for a modern style with VISO Project’s waterproof canvas featuring a graphic print in burnt orange, mustard and brown.

For classic stripes complete with fringing, look to Boho Parasol Hut and HK Living, and for a more traditional take, try Kalinko’s paper and cotton umbrella handpainted in Burma. Faro’s Nur Suzani parasol is embellished with crewel embroidery and block print, and East London Parasol Company’s painterly Lexham, which is inspired by the whirls of William de Morgan, sits on a hand-carved wooden pole with gold accents.

Or for something unique, look to Sunbeam Jackie, which makes one-of-a-kind parasols using vintage and designer fabric all assembled in a 12th-century grain store in Cornwall.