Unique Gifts of Distinctive Home Decor

Distinctive and unique gifts of home decor can be fun to hunt. They may be found in the most unexpected places. You need not look in the tiny boutiques hidden away in an exclusive section of a large metropolis. You simply need to be alert to possibilities.

Distinctive and unique gifts of home decor are much easier to find, of course, with the help of the Internet. Things that would not be unique gifts in one country can be just that if ordered from another part of the globe.

Seven (7) Examples

1. Australia: Unless you live in Australia, a boomerang on a stand would be a distinctive and unique gift of home decor. Have an engraved plaque added to the stand to personalize the gift.

2. New Zealand: If you do not live in New Zealand, a New Zealand Ponga vase would be a distinctive and unique gift of home decor. A Ponga Vase is turned from one of New Zealand’s many varieties of Native Tree Fern.

3. Netherlands: A distinctive and unique gift of home decor, if you live somewhere other than the Netherlands, might be a porcelain lantern. The recipient can create drama at the table, on the deck, or in the garden with these Dutch-designed lanterns. Made of smooth unglazed biscuit porcelain, holding a lit candle, they add instant ambience.

4. Vietnam: A bamboo bowl collection from Vietnam, with its blend of contemporary lines and eco-friendliness might also be a unique gift. Bamboo is a natural and renewable resource, and the bowls are both utilitarian and beautiful. Available in vibrant colors, this unique gift will bring attention to the recipient’s table.

5. Africa: A gift from Africa might be a hand-carved ostrich egg. Order your egg (almost 6″ tall) and a hand-carved wooden base in which to display it. You have a distinctive and unique gift of home decor. Carved ostrich eggs are exquisite, extremely popular gifts in Africa. For thousands of years the San tribe used ostrich egg shells as water containers.

6. Indonesia: A distinctive and unique gift of home decor from Indonesia could be a set of Lombok pottery nesting trays. These traditional trays are handcrafted using the time-honored methods of long ago. Each tray is crafted from hand-formed clay, low-fired in shallow pits, and burnished with stone. The trays are then oiled to a low-gloss black finish. Strips of rattan attach natural bamboo handles to the trays’ ends. The beautiful trays are great for serving or display.

7. Scotland: We found a distinctive and unique gift of home decor that can be ordered from Scotland also. A unique, coiled basket is made from sisal, cotton, and silk thread. The 9″ (approximate) basket looks like a wonderful bird’s nest, and has a stone inside it. It also contains a small book with a poem.

Your Own Hometown

Even though we have offered examples of unique gifts from around the globe, the most wonderful unique gifts are often found in your own hometown. If you look, you may find something such as a beautiful black metal “branch” pillar candle holder. Approximately 22 inches tall, this candle holder surrounds your candle with exquisite black branches, each with a beaded tip.

Your Own Budget

Remember, when looking for unique gifts, that you never have to exceed your budget. You may have to invest more time and thought, but unique gifts are available to fit any budget.