Although mothers are celebrated year-round, Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 8th. If you haven’t found the perfect present yet, don’t fret! The Rubin Museum shop has an assortment of Himalayan-inspired gifts for the special moms in your life.
Here are five ideas they’re sure to love:
1) Lotus Earrings
Handmade in Istanbul, these 18K gold plated earrings are sure to “wow,” as they make for a long-lasting gift. In Buddhist and yogic cultures, the blooming lotus is a symbol of awakening.
Available online in our shop.
Price: $65 ($58.50 for Museum members)
2) India Cookbook
Written by an Indian culinary academic and cookbook writer living in Delhi, these recipes are sure to inspire and satisfy appetite for authentic Indian dishes. Included are more popular dishes as well as lesser-known recipes like bataer masalydaar (marinated quails cooked with almonds, chillies and green cardamom), and sambharachi kodi (Goan prawn curry with coconut and tamarind). With over 1,000 recipes, this cookbook also has in-depth chapters on breads, pickles, spicy pastes and chutneys.
Available online and in our shop.
Price: $49.95 ($44.95 for Museum members)
3) Davistudio Ceramics
Made from high-fired fine porcelain, this collection of beautiful white dishes include tumblers, small dishes, and a larger dish. Each offers a different reminder of mindfulness, ranging from “peace” to the om.
Available online and in our shop.
Om and Breathe Tumblers: $20.00 ($18.00 for Museum members)
Round dishes: $18.00 ($16.20 for Museum members)
Lotus plate $36 ($32.40 for Museum members)
4) SallyeAnder Soaps
Always made from an olive oil or soy base, these 100% handmade soaps make for a great treat for moms. Free of artificial dyes and synthetic chemicals, they are hypoallergenic. We carry a wide range of scents in our shop: Soap’uccino, seagrass, sunshine, rosemary, milk and mint, lakeshore, and green tea.
Available in our shop.
Price: $9.00 ($8.10 for Museum members)
5) From the Road Scarves
Each of these scarves are handwoven in Nepal, making each unique and special in its own way. Coming in a range of beautiful colors and shades, you’re sure to find one that matches personality and taste.
Available in our shop.
Handwoven scarves $230-$280; 10% off for Museum members
Browse online or come into the Museum shop to find something nice for Mother’s Day and any other occasion. Become a member and save 10% on shop items and more!