Sleep-Friendly Navy Compact Duck Umbrella
Sleep-Friendly Navy Compact Duck Umbrella
A compact umbrella from Original Duckhead's collaboration with Japan-based Nanga — the storage case is designed to resemble a Nanga sleeping bag, complete with a duck peacefully tucked inside, making this one of the more genuinely charming pieces of functional design we have come across.
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Some umbrellas are tools. This one is a conversation. Original Duckhead has teamed up with Nanga — the Japan-based brand best known for its high-performance down sleeping bags — on a collaboration that takes the humble compact umbrella somewhere unexpected.
The umbrella itself is built around Original Duckhead's classic Duckhead handle, the signature detail that has made the brand recognisable since it set out to replace the disposable, single-season umbrella with something worth keeping. The collaboration with Nanga adds a second layer: the storage case is designed to look exactly like one of Nanga's iconic sleeping bags, scaled down to fit the folded umbrella. When packed away, the duck appears to be sleeping inside it. It is the kind of detail that is easy to describe and difficult to do well.
Original Duckhead builds each umbrella by hand using recycled, recyclable, biodegradable, and sustainably sourced components — a material standard that applies to this collaboration piece as it does across their range. The result is a compact umbrella designed to outlast the season, not end up in a bin after the first heavy downpour.
Key details:
- Compact folding umbrella
- Classic Original Duckhead handle
- Storage case designed to resemble a Nanga sleeping bag
- Charming duck-sleeping visual when packed away
- Handmade construction
- Recycled, recyclable, biodegradable, and sustainably sourced components
- Collaboration between Original Duckhead and Nanga (Japan)
- Colourway: Navy
Original Duckhead is a woman-owned and led company. The brand was founded specifically to address the problem of disposable umbrellas — products that fail quickly and accumulate as waste — by making something durable enough to become a kept object rather than a discarded one. This umbrella is a good example of what that looks like in practice.
About Our Brand Original Duckhead
Original Duckhead set out to tackle the pervasive issue of disposable umbrellas, which often fail after minimal use, contributing to unnecessary waste. They transform this rainy-day necessity into a durable, aesthetically pleasing accessory, ensuring functionality is matched with joy and thoughtful design.
What truly distinguishes Original Duckhead is their unwavering commitment to material innovation. Each umbrella is meticulously handmade using recycled, recyclable, biodegradable, and sustainably sourced components, ensuring a product built to endure beyond a single season. This dedication to quality materials and traditional craftsmanship sets them apart in a market often dominated by fleeting trends.
As a woman-owned and led company, Original Duckhead's ethos is deeply rooted in thoughtful design and responsible production. They believe that a well-made, fit-for-purpose umbrella can be both practical and a cherished item, fostering a more sustainable approach to how we view and use our everyday essentials.