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The Spring Catalog: Grandparent Gifts

60 items

Travel the world with our exclusive collection of grandparent gifts inspired by exploration, travel, artistry, craftsmanship and authenticity!

Featured Reviews

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Jamawar wool shawl, 'Himalayan Heirloom'

Rene

Jan 7, 2018

Truly exceptional.

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This shawl was worth the wait. The photo in the catalog and online are beautiful but just can't due justice to the item in your hands. So intricate and delicate, almost sheer in spots, it is really something special!

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Men's wool cardigan sweater, 'Aran Legacy'

Richard

Dec 26, 2011

Very well made in Ireland; a classic!

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This is a classic sweater in the button up cardigan style, made in Ireland by Carraig Donn, a highly regarded maker of Aran sweaters and other wool garments. It's highly versatile: It can be worn with a dress shirt and tie in all but formal business environments, yet it looks equally good with a black T-shirt and jeans. The sweater is 100% wool. As such, it has the best properties of wool, such as warmth and moisture-wicking. I find it ideal for use in the 35-55 degree Farenheit range, with no jacket on top of the sweater. (For lower temperatures, a jacket over it would work fine). Note that it does not have any man-made fibers such as acrylic or nylon; some makers make their sweaters with 10-20% of these fibers to lower costs, but they also can have the advantage of adding strength or helping a sweater keep its form. Bottom line: Very high quality, made with nothing but pure new wool -- but you do have to treat it nicely (dry cleaning is best, as is keeping it folded and away from moths!) The only (minor) negatives about this item are: Because it's 100% new wool, it is a bit itchy against exposed skin - but not a problem at all so long as you wear long sleeves underneath. Also, the buttoms are resin. Hardwood would make it a real classic, but also much more expensive and the resin buttons are almost indistinguishable from hardwood unless you examine them closely. All in all, a very nice item that you won't easily find unless you travel to Ireland. It's worth the price, as it will probably last 10 or 15 years if you take care of it.

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Mini carabiner clip watch, 'Time Out in Bronze'

Richard

Sep 21, 2016

Useful backpack purse watch

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This is a very nice looking "watch" that can be dangled from backpack if not wearing a wrist watch that could get hung up in brambles or bushes when hiking. Would be nice to know expected battery time.

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