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April’s Necessary Luxury – Pasotti Ombrelli

April showers bring May flowers…  And if you have a Pasotti umbrella, you’ll stay dry in floral style!  Since 1956, the Giacomini family have been making the most beautiful umbrellas  in Castellucchio, a tiny town near Verona, Italy.

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We love the fact that Pasotti Ombrelli is a family business (like ours!), founded by Eva Giacomini, who produced “one of a kind” umbrellas that she sold directly, sometimes from the back of her scooter.  The company is now run by the second generation, daughter Ernesta and her husband Mauro.

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The company produces over 30,000 umbrellas a year from the finest Italian fabrics and with the most incredible handmade handles.  Some embellishmenst include Swarovski crystals and gemstones, hand-painted designs and hand-sewn petals.

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Rain or shine, we think a Pasotti umbrella is this month’s Necessary Luxury!  Don’t you?