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Thoughtful and Unique Mother's Day Gifts for Mom

The Local Artisan Guide has come out with its annual Mother’s Day Gifts guide that will help you chose thoughtful, unique gifts that are made by artisans and small independent brands that care passionately about their work, their workers, their products and the earth. We have chosen an array of categories from fashion, accessories, perfumes, beauty, home decor, jewelry, flowers, footwear, sweets and more. If you want to show your mother that she is your hero and deserves a gift that shows how special she is to you, then this is the guide is for you. So click onto the caption and the link will bring you to the website. All recommendations are available online.

Patent of Heart, Blue Eye white handbag, The history of the ‘Evil Eye’ dates back to Ancient Greece, where it was believed to be a protective symbol. $224. Available online.

Global Table, Mini Porcelain vase set of three, Matte pink with shiny glaze interior. Pale and pretty high quality porcelain. $66. Available online or at Global Table, Soho, NYC.

John Robshaw, Vayan Robe, Wonderfully woven in India and free of harmful chemicals, lightweight cotton, $125. Available online.

Rothy’s Black Cap Toe Flat Shoes, Knit from Rothy’s signature thread (spun from plastic water bottles), available online and Rothy’s, West Village, NYC, $125.

Fueguia 1833 Patagonia, La Bonita, $320, 100ML, African and South American roots intangle in this exotic mix of scents and flavours; maracuja and spices, evoking the rhythm and cadence of a Latin woman.​ Available online and at Fueguia 1833 Patagonia, Soho, NYC.

Fedko Bouquet Cocktail Ring, $9,500, One of a kind movement cocktail ring created by master jeweler Evgeny Fedko. 18k Yellow Gold, Yellow Sapphires & Rubies Pave, Citrines & Amethysts. Size 7. All other sizes must be custom made. Available online or at The Atelier D’Emotion. Soho, NYC.

Custom greeting cards by Pointy Pen Cards, DM Pointy_Pen_cards on Instagram by Michael Mendoza

Custom floral bouquets designed by Doan Ly, price upon request

Sunia K, Sabrah-Powerful, precious & pure prickly pear seed oil, $197 available online

Cuyana, Lightweight cashmere scarf, $190, available online and at Guyana, Nolita, NYC

Lord Jones Raspberry Elderflower CBD Gumdrops, $50 available online or at The Alchemist Kitchen

Naghedi, St. Barths Mini Tote, handwoven neoprene, $210 available online

We know your mother will love anything you give her but she will definitely tell her friends you are her favorite if you chose any of the magnificent gifts recommended in our gift guide. However in the end, quality time and telling your mom you love her and she is the best mom in the world will always be on the top of her gift list.

By Natalie Rivera