This parasol comes with an extension pole and may be hand-held (it is about the size of a large golf umbrella) or used in an outdoor table. Another option is the use of a bamboo or wooden stand for support. (See the stands on the 2meter Garden Parasol page). It is made from the same waterproof waxed cotton fabric as some of the smaller styles and looks great indoors as a decor item too! The duck-egg blue colour has a coloured woven feature underneath.