Find a Unique, Handmade Wedding Gift

Summer wedding season has officially arrived. If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably found yourself scrolling through one too many mass-market gift registries, only to come up empty handed. When confronted with a generic selection of blenders, candlesticks, and other stereotypical registry fare, it can be difficult to find something memorable or personal. That’s where DARA Artisans comes in. We’ve curated a selection of handmade pieces that are guaranteed to stand apart. Shop our picks for truly distinctive wedding gifts, from one-of-a-kind kitchen staples to exquisite decorative accents.

  • Rustam

    Give the gift of something blue with a decorative Rishtan clay platter. Handpainted by acclaimed artisan Rustam Usmanov in Uzbekistan, each piece is one-of-a-kind.

    Petal Decorative Platter , $375.

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  • Acoma Pot

    For a gift that surpasses all expectation, consider a piece of Acoma pottery. These distinctive clay vessels represent the height of traditional craft, handed down through generations of New Mexican artisans.

    Antonio Pot , $1,122.

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  • Jim Franco

    Help the bride and groom make their house a home with Jim Franco’s covetable double-glazed ceramics. With their elegant proportions and unique variations in color, it’s no surprise we can barely keep his bowls stock.

    Petal Decorative Platter , $80.

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  • Bhutanese Textiles

    When it comes to memorable wedding gifts, there is nothing more special than a cultural heirloom. Traditionally handwoven Bhutanese textiles embody an ancient heritage of unparalleled craftsmanship—something newlyweds will be proud to display in their home as a wall-hanging or bed scarf.

    Bhutanese Double Thunderbolt Textile , $350.

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  • dbO Home

    Any couple with an eye for detail will swoon for this delicately patterned charcuterie board made by pressing vintage Indian woodblocks into porcelain. Because of this organic process, no two pieces are alike.

    Charcuterie Board , $105.

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  • Tina Frey

    Tina Frey’s elegant ice bucket is just the thing for chilling bottles of celebratory wedding night champagne.

    Champagne Bucket , $190.

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  • Coltelleria Saladini

    Upgrade the happy couple’s future nights of hors d’oeuvres and entertaining with this beautifully crafted set of cheese knives by Coltelleria Saladini. Each blade is forged by hand in a meticulous design process passed down from generation to generation of Saladinis.

    Olive Wood Cheese Knives , $275.

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  • DH&M Copper

    For a gift they will surely use forever, you can’t go wrong with a DH&M cookware. Crafted in the style of vintage French, English and American cookware, these stunning copper pans are made to last a lifetime.

    Copper Saute Pan , $650.

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  • Andrew Pearce

    With their classic aesthetic, Andrew Pearce’s champlain bowls are a definitive crowd-pleaser. Made from locally sourced cherry wood and hand-finished with walnut oil, they seamlessly meld form and function.

    Cherry Wood Champlain Bowls , $65-$325.

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  • Adhya Design

    Give the lovebirds a leg up on creating the perfect table setting in their future home. Handcrafted in India, these sculptural brass napkin rings will do just the trick.

    Turned Napkin Ring , $35.

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  • Creative Women

    There’s no better gift than one with multiple uses. Thanks to its generous, lightweight proportions, this Ethiopian cotton blanket by Creative Women easily triples as a decorative throw, beach blanket, or tablecloth.

    Gold Cotton Throw Blanket , $145.

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Written by DARA Artisans.Jun 16, 2015
 
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DARA Artisans promotes cultural curiosity and a sense of discovery by offering a sophisticated edit of handmade artisan crafts to an audience seeking authentic, responsibly sourced designs with a modern aesthetic.