Canadian brand UMBRA appeared over 3o years ago. Graphic designer Paul Roan (Paul Rowan) not finding a suitable - Stylish and functional - blind to his apartment in Toronto did it himself. The invention appreciated designer friends, among whom was the future business partner Les Mandelbaum (Les Mandelbaum). Inspired by the success of the first product and the idea of ​​accessible design for life, Les and Paul have created a brand UMBRA (from Lat. - Shadow, shade, zashtorivat).