Looking for a unique, meaningful gift to honor the mother figures in your life?
This Mother’s Day, we invite you to celebrate the mothers, mother figures, and matriarchs in your life with gifts that do more than delight—they honor heritage, elevate artistry, and support the makers shaping our cultural landscape.
Each item in this guide is curated with care, reflecting the Museum’s mission to amplify Arab American voices through art, design, and community-rooted storytelling. From heirloom-quality ceramics to contemporary statements in jewelry and textiles, these pieces offer a way to give with intention—and deepen your connection to something far greater than a single day.
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1. Date Platters by Dates n’ Brew
This hand-painted ceramic plate brims with sweetness and symbolism. Imported from Palestine, the intricate dish holds an abundant spread of Medjool dates—some rolled in coconut and turmeric, others stuffed with whole nuts and roasted seeds. It's the kind of gift that doesn’t just say I love you—it says I see you. Equal parts edible and heirloom, this platter is perfect for honoring mothers, hosting guests, or reconnecting with heritage one bite at a time.
2. “Umi” Jewelry from Loujain Accessories
Few words carry as much weight as Umi. This delicate bracelet from Loujain Accessories transforms that word—"my mother" in Arabic—into a minimalist design full of sentiment. Whether gifted to a parent, grandmother, or mother figure, the piece reflects both elegance and emotional depth. It’s a quiet, powerful way to say what can’t always be said out loud.
3. Mother’s Day Card by Jas Hawamdeh Studios
This heartfelt greeting card celebrates the irreplaceable bond between a mother and her child. Share your love in her native language with this beautiful, bilingual card. Printed on high-quality cardstock with a soft matte finish. Each card is sold individually, envelopes are included.
4. Tatreez Zip Clutch
This beautiful hand embroidered clutch has a gold zipper closure and a faux leather interior that can hold multiple cards, bills, and loose change. Compact enough to fit in your handbag but beautiful enough to accessorize any outfit on your night out.
5. Qastina Design Apron
Crafted by Qastina Design, this screen-printed apron fuses culinary tradition with cultural storytelling. The central illustration features a frying pan filled with Arabic text and abstract food motifs, reflecting the intersection of nourishment and identity. Made from natural cotton, it’s both a practical kitchen accessory and a statement of belonging—ideal for home cooks, artists, and heritage keepers alike.
