Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Our three Mother’s Day gift guides make it easier than ever to find the perfect handmade gift. There’s something here for every mom, whether she loves to travel the globe, host intimate dinner parties, or make a statement with her style. Shop the Wanderlust, Entertainer, and Created by Women collections, each featuring exquisitely crafted pieces that are tailor-made for her.

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For the mom who collects exquisite treasures from around the world, dreams of visiting every continent, and can pack a carry-on suitcase with her eyes closed. 

  • These beautiful bamboo baskets are the ideal travel companion. Handwoven in Bhutan and designed for everyday utility, they are perfect for stowing items or packing a picnic lunch.

    Bhutanese Diamond Weave Basket , $160.

    Shop DARA Bhutan Collection.

  • The intricate artistry of these handwoven Bhutanese textiles will speak to any mom with a passion for travel and one-of-a-kind cultural treasures. They make stunning wall hangings or decorative throws.

    Bhutanese Menta Striped Textile , $145.

    Shop DARA Bhutan Collection.

  • These Bhutanese burl wood bowls make beautiful collector’s items for any traveler. Many families in Bhutan have a special collection of their own that they save for ceremonial occasions.

    Bhutanese Maple Burl Wood Bowl , $95.

    Shop DARA Bhutan Collection.

  • Give your mom the gift of sophisticated comfort with an exquisite, handwoven silk textile from Laos.

    Intertwining Naga Scarf , $530.

    Handmade by Got Laos.

  • This elegant baby alpaca cape by Wayra is a DARA Artisans exclusive. Incredibly lightweight, easy to pack, and perfect for any climate, it makes an ideal gift for any frequent traveler.

    DARA Alpaca Cape , $275.

    Handmade by Wayra.

  • LA Cano jewelry is handmade with precious original molds from pre-Columbian civilizations. Merging history and culture with sophisticated style, these unique accessories are perfectly suited to the well-traveled mom.

    Gold Spiral Ring , $60.

    Handmade by L.A. Cano.

  • Any globetrotter will appreciate the adventurous spirit of these scarves by From the Road. Founder Susan Easton chartered a plane in Kenya to capture aerial landscape photos for design inspiration.

    Color Blocked Sheer Indigo Scarf , $245.

    Handmade by From The Road.

  • Aventurine Solstice Ring , $145.

    Handmade by Peter Hofmeister.

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For the mom who always insists that you stay for dinner, keeps up with every cooking show, and creates the most beautiful table settings.

  • Third-generation artisan Andrew Pearce creates world-class wood serving bowls out of his studio in Bethel, Vermont. Made from locally sourced cherry wood and hand-finished with walnut oil, this set of bowls is the kind of gift your mother will use daily.

    Cherry Wood Champlain Bowls , $65 and up.

    Handmade by Andrew Pearce.

  • Local Italian company Coltelleria Saladini is renowned for elegant, hand-forged serveware. Your mother will fall in love with the superior craftsmanship and utility of each piece.

    Buffalo Horn Steak Knives , $355.

    Handmade by Coltelleria Saladini.

  • DH&M Copper pans are made in the style of vintage French, English and American cookware. Mothers with a flair for the gourmet will appreciate their superior quality and distinctive character.

    Copper Saute Pan - 12.5"s , $650.

    Handmade by DH&M Copper.

  • Creative Women napkins and tablecloths are handwoven from Ethiopian cotton. Their vibrant color and festive detailing will add a dose of cheerful sophistication to any of your mother’s tablescapes, from elegant outdoor settings to informal family gatherings.

    Papaya Addis Square Tablecloth , $120.

    Handmade by Creative Women.

  • Update your mother’s tea time aesthetic with a MUD Australia porcelain teapot and mug set. Combining hand made processes, clean lines, simple color palettes, and functionality, these beautiful pieces intersect elegant minimalism with an artisan finish.

    4 Cup Porcelain Teapot , $220.

    Handmade by MUD Australia.

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For the mom who leaps at the chance to shop for a cause, believes in the power of telling stories through design, and inspires everyone with her distinctive style. 

  • Lena Skadegard draws inspiration from her encounters with different cultures around the world to create the designs for her beautiful jewelry. Any mother who values the talismanic power of jewelry will appreciate how each piece is evocative of a particular place, history, faith, and landscape from Lena’s travels.

    Moonstone & Opal Necklace , $850.

    Handmade by Lena Skadegard.

  • Fischer Karlsson is a line of stunning scarves created by luxury knitwear designer Susanne Cousins and costume designer Lisa Parmet. Your mom will love the ethereal colors and textures of the individually hand dyed cashmere.

    Turquoise & Yellow Cashmere Scarf , $385.

    Handmade by Fischer Karlsson.

  • Belgian designer Catherine de Groote works with artisans in northern India to create her sculptural jewelry. Handcrafted from ethically sourced horn and bone, Catherine’s elegant pieces will speak to any mom with a passion for socially conscious fashion.

    Tube Bead Horn Necklace , $75.

    Handmade by CATHs.

  • Karma Yangchen is a Bhutanese textile weaver and the sole recipient of the Bhutan Seal of Excellence for handcrafted products in 2010. Her stunning creations are a testament to female artisanship and sophisticated style—the perfect 2-in-1 Mother’s Day gift!

    Bhutan Carnelian Stripe Scarves , $80.

    Shop DARA Bhutan Collection.

  • Award-winning illustrator Susy Pilgrim Waters combines color, shapes, and whimsy to create unique textile patterns. Your mom will definitely stand out in a crowd with one of these vibrantly sophisticated scarves.

    Cream Bloom Scarf , $245.

    Handmade by Lena Skadegard.

  • Portland-based ceramicist Lilith Rockett creates beautiful minimalist pieces by hand. With six styles to choose from, her porcelain vases make the perfect collectible Mother’s Day gift.

    Tall Narrow Porcelain Vase , $95.

    Handmade by Lilith Rockett.

Shop all three Mother’s Day Gift Guides

Written by DARA Artisans.Apr 24, 2015
 

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