Recovering a vintage parasol

Diva Hollywood · #1 (**permalink**) 03-15-2010, 05:22 PM

Hi everyone
I have bought a vintage parasol and it needs lots of TLC before it can be used on stage. Can anyone recover it for me or recommend a friend that can. They need to be in the UK.
Hugs
Diva x

Viva La Belvoir · #2 (**permalink**) 03-15-2010, 07:39 PM

Fox Umbrellas in London EC2 ( I think) are reputed to be the best, - a long-established firm, but expensive - on the other hand, if it is a lovely thing it may be worth it : they will restore/service the frame as part of the process.
Be careful about having a go yourself, or getting anyone who doesn't specialise to do it for you : the fabric needs to be under quite a bit of tension, and if the frame hasn't worked properly or even been used for a while the unaccustomed strain can be too much for the spokes. I speak as someone who completely buggered a lovely Edwardian parasol once.
Vx