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Take these Personal Planetarium Umbrellas for a Whirl

These artistic umbrellas will wrap you in your own world—and protect you from storms.
All images courtesy PARTY

Swirling with the concave images of a bustling groundscape and an ever-lasting spiral, a collection of intricately designed umbrellas transform into instantly astounding individualized solariums. The thunderstorm-protecting accessories are called Panorellas, indicative of their hidden all-encompassing panoramic views. Panorella is more than just pretty images inside your umbrella, it is also a personalized service with the option to include your own photograph. PARTY, the Japanese creative lab behind the Panorella, describes the umbrella as a 360° photo print.

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The acessories are an experiential piece of art for an unassuming walk in the rainy day. The company recommends using 360°cameras to achieve the desired surrounding photo effect, such as with the Ricoh Theta S, the LG 360 camera, or the Samsung Gear. An original Panorella creation retails at about $135.00. PARTY says this umbrella allows you to “carry your own sky.”

Find more information about the Panorella and design your own, at their website, here.

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