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Before the Tata empire, there was Ebrahim Currim. He started as a repairman in 1860s Bombay, Armor-Plating British umbrellas to survive Indian storms. He created the 'Stag', a brand so legendary that it became a status symbol for Maharajas. This is the story of how a repair shop became the Secret Society of Indian engineering.
While Calcuttta had K.C. Paul, Bombay had Currim... & their story is a masterclass in how a Repair Shop became a global gold standard by solving a problem the British ignored.
Before the Tata group was a giant, before the Swadeshi movement had a name, there was Ebrahim Currim. He did not start with a factory; he started with a Repair Shop in the crowded lanes of Lohar Chawl, Bombay. Ebrahim watched the British officers struggling with their high-end umbrellas. The Bombay monsoon is a different beast, the wind is so fierce it snaps British-made ribs like toothpicks.
He did not just fix them; he Armor-Plated them. He began replacing the fragile European parts with locally forged, heavy-duty steel. Word spread: If you want an umbrella that survives Marine Drive, go to Currim. In 1902, Ebrahim Currim & Sons set up the National Umbrella Factory & officially launched their umbrellas under the iconic Stag brand.
Why a Stag? Because a Stag is a creature of the wild that stands its ground in the pouring rain. Currim was 1 of the 1st in India to import high-quality fabric from Manchester, but he treated it with Indian oils to make it 100% waterproof. He was essentially hacking British textiles to suit the Indian climate.
While other brands focused on the masses, Currim became the brand of the Indian Royalty & the Parsi Elite. They created umbrellas with handles made of Malacca cane, silver, & even ivory. They were not just rain shields; they were fashion statements.
During the British Raj, if an Indian walked with a Stag umbrella, it was a silent statement of status. It showed that Indian craftsmen could produce luxury that made the English Fox & Brigg umbrellas look flimsy.
Long before Chinese automatics flooded the market, Ebrahim Currim & Sons were experimenting with mechanical opening systems. They were the 1st to bring a sophisticated touch to the Indian umbrella, engineering a locking mechanism that did not rust in the salty Bombay air. They used brass & copper components where the British used iron, ensuring the umbrella lasted for 40 yrs, not 4 months.
In the early 20th century, Currim umbrellas were designed with a Hidden Strength. The central shaft was made of seasoned wood/heavy-duty steel, specifically designed to be used as a Walking Stick during the non-monsoon months. Legend has it that many Indian elders preferred the Stag because the grip was designed using Ergonomics before the word even existed. It fit the Indian palm perfectly.
Ebrahim Currim & Sons is the story of The Specialist. They did not try to make everything; they just wanted to make the Perfect Umbrella. They turned a simple tool into an heirloom. In Mumbai, you do not buy a Stag umbrella; you inherit 1. It is the only brand that was born in a repair shop & ended up in the palaces of Maharajas, all because 1 man decided that an Indian storm deserved an Indian shield.



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He is Justice Chittotosh Mookerjee (dadu). He was the Chief Justice of Mumbai High Court & Ex Governor of Goa. He is the last living DIRECT bloodline of #SyamaPrasadMookerjee. Called Dadu this morning to congratulate him. He said "A bit too late for me to celebrate. I am 98".

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