22 May 2021 Graduation Gift Ideas | College High School Graduate Gifts

With the month of May in full swing and June fast approaching, high school and college graduation season is upon us. If you have a family member, friend, or colleague who is graduating this year, you may be searching for gift ideas to honor their achievements. Given the hardships and challenges posed by the pandemic, this year’s graduates deserve the utmost recognition for their persistence, and now is the time to show your admiration for the graduates in your life. From unique bohemian shoulder bags to handcrafted fair trade mugs from Mexico, look no further than the Craft Montaz collection to inspire your graduation gifts!

Large Mirror Shoulder Bag

This artistic shoulder sling bag is ideal for those who want to be fashionable on the go, as many young graduates are. Available in bright red and blue, this cotton fair trade handbag from India is designed with unique mirror work. The bag has a long sling strap making it comfortable on the shoulders. Its bohemian style is trendy and stylish, and can be used from day to night for a variety of occasions, making it versatile.

African Soapstone Desktop Box- Kenyan Art

Kenyan artisans hand carve and etch soft soapstone to create these square boxes with simple bamboo designs. A sponge-dyed green finish blankets this unique home decor accessory with an  earthy color. This box is perfect for young adults for storing small trinkets or jewelry.

Ceramic Mugs- Fair Trade Art Pottery from Mexico

These Mexican ceramic mugs are crafted and hand painted by artisans in Mexico using a traditional pottery technique — each piece is highly textured.  These pieces are gorgeous, yet very functional and make for excellent gifts for newly independent graduates. 

There’s no sign to find the small family-owned ceramic workshop in the state of Guanajuato. Behind the large wooden gate, women artisans are hand painting unfired ceramics while men work the kilns, as they have since the late 1970s. Each piece has personality from the dots and swirls to the hand painted logo on the bottom.

Black Terracotta Beaded Jewelry Set

This is a handcrafted, lightweight black terracotta jewelry set featuring designer terracotta beads from India. The main beads have a terracotta color decoration and are accentuated with small beige and black clay beads around the entire necklace. The necklace is adjustable with a silk tassel and has a minimum length of 17 inches. Earrings are 1.5 – 1.7 inches with ear-hooks.

This super light weight set is perfect for a night out or to wear for a special occasion. By wearing this truly artistic set, you can add a pop of earthy design to any outfit for a rustic look.

Leather Pencil Box

This black leather pencil box is embossed with a colorful design on top and has a button to close the lid. The pencil boxes are made in West Bengal, India by mostly rural local women in the city of Shantiniketan. The Indian motif on the top surface is made with vegetable dye. This pencil holder is ideal for one who is going off to college or a young professional starting out on their career. 

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