Valentine's Day Gift Guide: Exotic Crafts

By The Inside Source
January 25, 2011

As was the case in designer Catherine Malandrino’s spring 2011 fashion presentation, these pieces, adorned with beautiful handiwork in exotic materials like tortoise shell and mother-of-pearl, have a one-of-a-kind feel. Indeed, they look like they were stumbled upon in some out-of-the-way, overseas trove. All of these Valentine's Day gift ideas are excellent to keep in mind when shopping for the earthy-but-glamorous girl in your life.

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Lucky Talisman Eliat Stone

Egyptian Mother of Pearl Mosaic Frame

Ikat Pillow

Brass and Mother of Pearl Salt and Pepper Set

Mother of Pearl Mirror

Moroccan Carved Metal Box

Marrakesh Silk Caftan

Vintage Macrame Evening Bag

Valentine's Day Gift Guide: Exotic Crafts

1. Lucky Talisman Eliat Stone This stunning good luck charm is punctuated with a rare eliat stone, a compilation of glimmering cerulean minerals.

2. Egyptian Mother of Pearl Mosaic Frame Personalize this striking, elaborately inlaid wood frame with a photo of you and your sweetie for a unique Valentine's Day gift.

3. Ikat Pillow Handwoven in India, this Ikat pillow cover works equally well in traditional or modern spaces.

4. Brass and Mother of Pearl Salt and Pepper Set This gleaming pearl and brass shaker set would be a welcome addition to any hostess’ arsenal.

5. Mother of Pearl Mirror A wood and mother-of-pearl hand mirror is unabashedly feminine, without the frou-frou.

6. Moroccan Carved Metal Box This silver and brass box is such a beautiful, original means for storing jewels or mementos.

7. Marrakesh Silk Caftan Sure to please even the most discerning, jet-setting glamour girl, this caftan telegraphs instant, Talitha Getty-in-Morocco cool.

8. Vintage Macrame Evening Bag The chunky knit gives this vintage macrame bag a folksy touch, while the tortoise shell handle adds polish—a perfect Valentine's Day gift idea for the retro-leaning girl in your life.

Image credit: Catherine Malandrino (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for IMG)

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That macrame bag reminds me when my mother used to make flower pot holders. I love it, so cute! That mirror (#5) is so delightful and pretty, I just have to have it.

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