Mother’s day will be here soon and like many other occasions, it can seem increasingly difficult to find the perfect gift for the perfect person. While the UNICEF Market has endless possibilities for great Mother’s Day gifts, it can be overwhelming to begin the search. Luckily, there are many ways to approach this timeless conundrum!
For Mom’s Special Memories
Although the days of having a little one attached to the hip may be long gone, the memories are always there and are certain to make mom smile. A beautiful sculpture of mother and child can serve as a physical manifestation of the simple, pure relationship shared between the two. “Endless Love” by Eka examines a time when mom is baby’s whole world. The symbolism alone is beautiful enough, but the hand-carved Suar Wood takes the sculpture to the next level. The highlights in the dark-toned wood really highlight the contours of the loving embrace. Among the many beautiful family sculptures, there is sure to be one to please.
I personally never understood my mother’s obsession with photo frames and pictures until I became a mother myself. Now, I’m constantly on the lookout for unique frames that will hold photos of literally the most perfect baby ever born, though.. I may be biased. Any mother is sure to love a new frame filled with a photo of those she loves most. UNICEF’s talented artisans from around the world offer an astounding number of frames for different styles and color schemes. I tend to look for frames that match the photo and not worry so much about it matching my home. An interruption in the environment is just more likely to get people to look at it. (I’m probably a terrible interior designer.) This frame by Kamal in India is fantastic because the variety of colors in the frame allow it to be matched to any number of subject matters and clothing colors!
For Mom’s Comfort and Relaxation
Thinking about mom often brings memories of a person who works hard, with little thanks. She does whatever is needed to provide for the family, whether through finances or taking care of the home, and more often than not, both! One way to say “thank you” is to make mom take time for herself and relax! What better way to do that than spending time away from the home, in a quiet place, suspended in comfort? “Bright Oasis” is a cheery cotton hammock that’s sure to make mom sigh in relief (it wouldn’t be a bad idea to throw in a top-to-bottom house cleaning, either!)
Mother’s Day happens right as summer is really becoming the season that many of us know and love. Unfortunately, depending on your locale, summer can be a miserable time. Comfort during the summertime means staying cool. Whether it’s a child’s baseball game, spending time with the family at a picnic, or just running errands, sundresses are a winning idea during the warmer months. Vijay Singh has the right idea with “Shibori Chic”. This dress is loose and flowing. The earthy tones are reminiscent of the bohemian style. It’s the perfect casual summer dress for mom!
For Mom’s Fun Side
Of course, the best gift you can give your mom is your time and attention. UNICEF has some gift ideas that can help you do that! A nice game set, such as Suresh Garg’s “Game Day” means that time is set aside to spend together. The laughs and memories that come from something as simple as a game set are priceless! Wood with brass inlay means that this set will be around for a long time – great for making memories and traditions!
UNICEF Market makes it very easy to find the perfect gift for mom! This year doesn’t have to be the same flowers-candy-card song and dance! Gift mom something special that speaks to one of the facets of her identity – and help artisans around the world at the same time!
