Swarvoski crystals to fans: Check out some of the costliest umbrellas available this monsoon

[caption id=“attachment_88527” align=“alignleft” width=“860”] An umbrella may seem just like some protection from the elements, but who says you can’t inject some style into it? Popy Umbrella Mart from Kerala makes some of the costliest umbrellas and they even come with a guarantee.Davis Thayil, CEO of Popy, says all the umbrellas come with a guarantee for 3 years.
Their costliest offering? The Crystal Stud at Rs 8,000. It gets its name from the Swarovski crystals it is studded with on all panels. Not for sitting at home, this is the one you take out when you’re showing off your glamorous side.[/caption]

[caption id=“attachment_88528” align=“alignleft” width=“860”] Trouble finding a place to put your wet umbrella? Now you can do it stylishly with this Popy umbrella that can be folded into its own pouch that is not only studded with crystals, but has a velvet finish as well. The cost? Rs 6,000[/caption]

[caption id=“attachment_88529” align=“alignleft” width=“860”] One umbrella not enough for the heavy rains? Why not take two with this Popy double umbrella that costs Rs 2,000. It comes with a double canopy with dual coloured fabrics and lotus designed ribs.[/caption]

[caption id=“attachment_88530” align=“alignleft” width=“860”] Sun umbrellas has this nifty piece that keeps you cool even on a wet rainy day. A fan whirring away at the centre of the umbrella keeps you cool even if the rains stop. The fan is cleverly protected with a safety net and has collapsible blades with a low friction motor designed to run 20,000 hours. It comes with 4 AAA cells which have to be placed in the handle. The umbrella, available in two colours, costs Rs 2,000.[/caption]

[caption id=“attachment_88531” align=“alignleft” width=“860”] Dazzler, a kids umbrella by Sun, has not only multicolour blinking and running lights in the ribs, but an LED torch in the handle, Made of FRP and acrylic, it’s safe for children but would set you back Rs 1,000.[/caption]