Gifts Handcrafted From Wood: Warmth, Grain, And Beauty

We have a special appreciation for wood here at Dogwood Hill Gifts. There's nothing like the natural appeal of wood grain, and the warmth that wood evokes. The diversity in grain patterns and color mean that gifts handcrafted out of wood will be unique, and that the living nature of wood will be felt in each piece.

Look at the incredible grain of cherry and walnut wood: 

The burl of birds eye maple, and thuya wood:

We offer quite a few gifts made of wood, and particularly appreciate artisans who work with wood in an environmentally sustainable way - understanding that preserving trees is vital in order to continue to work with them. A fair trade cooperative of artisans in Thailand uses scrap wood to hand-carve their palm wood bowls and chopsticks:  

These coasters are carved from mango wood, which is a sustainable and eco-friendly wood:

And we have endless appreciation for the beautiful things that artisans have been able to create using wood - it's absolutely amazing!

Techniques like complicated wood inlay and yosegi-zaiku, the Japanese craft of wood parquetry, are great examples of  traditional wood craft handed down from generation to generation. You can see the complexity, the use of many different woods in the designs, and the skill required.

Looking for a gift for a lover of all things wood? Please stop by - click here - and take a look at our collection of unique gifts. You'll find lots of wood...and more.

With thanks,

-Dogwood Hill Gifts

Unique Owl Gifts For Owl Lovers

Some people just love owls. And what's not to like? Owls are beautiful birds of prey, attached to all kinds of fascinating folklore and associated with wisdom, protection, and wealth among other symbols.
Looking for a unique gift for an owl lover in your life? At Dogwood Hill Gifts we lovingly curate a collection of handcrafted gifts, including some great owl gifts. And because they're handmade, each gift is a one-of-a-kind.

One of our most popular owl gifts is this amazing owl gourd box handcrafted in Peru by artisans who have passed down the tradition of gourd art from generation to generation. If you're looking for owl gifts for mom, this is perfect.

This owl coaster set makes an excellent gift. Of course it's a great for anyone, but especially if you're looking for owl gifts for him. This coaster set is hand-carved from sustainable mango wood and comes in a handy holder.

This sweet box features an embroidered owl, and is a popular owl gift for kids and tweens. It's also perfect if you're searching for owl gifts for teachers. 

Owl decor is always a welcome gift. Sitting on a shelf, table, or windowsill these little hand-carved decorative wooden owls keep watch and protect. And this gorgeous celadon ceramic owl box is a truly special gift.

All of these owl gift ideas can be found at Dogwood Hill Gifts, where you'll find gifts that are diverse and handcrafted, making each one a unique gift for your owl lover.