Umbrella holder

A separate holder for carrying a closed umbrella of the type having a telescoping stem and a handle, the holder in combination with the umbrella comprising:

• a non-metallic sheath having first and second ends wherein the first end is always open and wherein the handle of the umbrella protrudes beyond the first end when the umbrella is inserted into the non-metallic sheath, the sheath having a substantially cylindrical shape and a diameter approximating that of a closed umbrella, the sheath including non-metallic stiffening means and a smooth inner surface, wherein the closed umbrella slides easily in and out of the first end of the sheath;
• a carrying strap secured to the sheath at spaced locations thereon for carrying the holder suspended from a user's shoulder, and
• means for securing the umbrella in the sheath without closing the first end thereof.