5 Stylish Gift Ideas For Mothers Day
Looking to make this Mother’s Day extra-special? It’s been one hell of a year, so what better way to show how much you care, than to buy the perfect gift she’ll actually use and treasure.
We’ve all had a challenging year. Mum’s especially have gone through so many emotional upheavals. From not being to visit grown up children over lockdown to not getting a moments peace whilst juggling homeschooling, work and families. That doesn’t even cover everything in between! So, I’ve picked my top five chic and practical gifts from our ethically made collection. These make great handmade gifts for every kind of mum whose stylish and chic.
Cape Ganges - Wool Cape
Pure Wool Cape Poncho
Who: For busy work-from-home mums, who want versatility, practicality and style. May sound like you’ll never find a gift that ticks all these boxes, but our wool capes are the smart solution for multi-tasking mums.
Why: Handmade in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas, these stunning capes can be worn in over fifteen different ways as a light coat, jacket, poncho, shawl or wrap. They are ridiculously versatile, adapting to busy days and relaxed evenings in one easy move. Plus, their beautiful design details mean mum can feel stylish, confident and warm wherever she goes.
Three reasons to buy:
Gives back to artisan communities by providing women with a sustainable income
Minimal effort, maximum style - this is a wardrobe staple she’ll reach for everyday, season after season. With seven colours and a lighter cape to choose from, these outfit elevators take you from day to night, work to weekends effortlessly.
High quality and beautifully crafted, our wool capes are a multi-functional must-have for multi-tasking mums.
Upcycled Sari Wraps and Scarves
Upcycled Sari Wraps and Scarves
Who: For crafty mums who appreciate artisan fashion, embroidery and ethically made womenswear that’s good for the planet.
Why: These stunning Kantha scarves and wraps are a genius way to stop preloved saris going to landfill. Made from handpicked, high quality, vintage saris that chosen from the bustling bazaars in India, you’ll love the story behind these scarves and wraps. Each sari is made into one-of-a-kind wraps and scarves and embroidered in hundreds of tiny running Kantha stitches to create a luxurious, quilted texture. They’re a joyous celebration of Kantha, an age-old craft passed down from mother to daughter.
Three reasons to buy:
Each purchase enables marginalised women Kantha artisans to support their families and invest in their health and education. Plus they’re zero-waste too - ideal for a conscious mum
They are not only colourful and beautiful but infinitely wearable and sure to become a treasured part of mum’s wardrobe. The scarves are great everyday luxury pieces whilst the wraps can also double up as oversized scarves, table cloths and accent throws.
A celebration of heritage textiles, these scarves and wraps make great heirloom pieces reflecting the skills passed down from mother to daughter. What’s more, each scarf bears the embroidered signature of the Kantha artisan. A great reminder of who made your clothes.
Multi-layered Handmade Recycled Sari Silk Necklace
Who: For mum’s who love to wear colourful jewellery and statement pieces that are lightweight and easy to wear. Great for a boho chic, artistic mums who just can’t resist the temptation of wanderlusting after global jewellery.
Why: These gorgeous jewels of silk eye candy are made from the offcuts of our sari scarves. Each piece of silk is meticulously wrapped around wooden prayer beads and stitched together with cotton. With an easy tie-back design, they’re fuss-free pieces that can be thrown on to instantly elevate outfits for day or night. Choose from six or twelve layers and if mum really wants to turn heads, our statement pieces are sure to maker her stand out head and shoulders above the rest!
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Look at them they’re gorgeous! No seriously, they are. Easy to wear, there’s no faffing with fiddly clasps and are an ideal option for those allergic to metal. Whether mum is 30 or 65, they’re versatile, beautifully made and will last for years to come.
Handmade by marginalised artisans who earn well above a fair wage, have access to health and education and good working conditions. Plus these are zero waste too!
These sari necklaces are either one-of-a-kind or limited edition and make the perfect gift for a one-of-a-kind mum.
Shibori Silk Scarf in Monochrome Stripes
Who: For mums who have sophisticated taste, adore tie-dye textiles and artistry and luxurious silk scarves.
Why: A silk scarf is an essential item in any woman’s wardrobe. A timeless piece that’s luxuriously smooth, super soft and feather-light. Designed to complete an outfit or look in a way that adds elegance. Our Shibori silk scarves are handmade in the traditional art of Japanese Itajime - a technique that uses clamps to resist-dye fabric, in a variety of artistic designs. These stunning creations are made from 100% Habutai silk and hand-dyed by master artisans renowned for their skill in Itajime tie-dye.
Three reasons to buy:
Our Shibori Silk scarves are stand-out luxe scarves that are timeless wardrobe essentials. super light with a fluid texture, they can be tied, knotted, pleated or simply draped to polish off any outfit. Wear as a scarf, a headscarf, a hair tie, neck-tie or even tied around your favourite handbag.
Each purchase helps crafts communities thrive and enables artisans to continue to promote age-old crafts that are under threat and in competition with fast fashion.
Not available on the high street, Shibori itajime designs are a labour intensive art which uses pieces of wood clamped around sections of folded fabric to resist the dye in particular shapes. These scarves make precious and thoughtful gifts that make mum feel beautiful and extra-special.
Nomad Hand Woven Cotton Throw - Red and Black
Who: For house proud mums who love colourful style accents around the home. Think interior designers, artisanal textures and global design lovers.
Why: Handwoven on traditional pit-looms, our Desert Winds collection of throws and cushion covers are made by an NGO of weavers in The Great Thar Desert of Rajasthan. Available in red and black or monochrome, these versatile pieces are multi-functional and can be used as indoor rugs, blankets and throws. They add a pop of colour to any space, adding artisanal chic style that’s practical and beautiful. Plus they’re hardwearing and can be machine washed.
Three reasons to buy:
This stunning collection of throws are beautifully crafted using traditional Rajasthani Kashida stitching - an extra embellishment that’s added on to loomed cotton whilst it’s handwoven.
Traditionally known as Pattus - these throws were originally worn as thick shawls by the desert nomads of Rajasthan, to keep out the bitterly cold desert winds. Today, these throws have evolved into beautiful accent pieces homes around the world.
Each purchase enables the NGO to continue their work, supporting artisan desert communities. From women empowerment and income generating programmes to being at the forefront of relief during natural disasters. These throws give back over and over.
Mother’s Day Gift Box
All our products come beautifully wrapped in white recycled, luxury gift boxes with lots of tissue and story card - all finished off with your choice of a black or pink silk organza ribbon.