29 May 2021 Memorial Day Gifts | Gift Ideas

It is Memorial Day weekend, a holiday when we take the opportunity to honor those who died while serving in the U.S. military. As we pay our respects to those who sacrificed their lives for our country, the Craft Montaz collection has the items you need to celebrate the holiday. 

Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day, and began after the Civil War when the first national cemeteries were established. Americans started visiting the graves of fallen soldiers, typically in the springtime each year. Since the Civil War touched most families due to the scale of the death toll, these ceremonies of honoring the dead soldiers became popular across American towns and cities, and soon became a tradition. It was declared an official federal holiday in 1971. To get inspiration for reflecting on our American heroes, check out the Craft Montaz collection of flower vases, decorative dishes, and trinket boxes to store mementos in.

Green, Brown, Black African Decorative Soapstone Vase

Kenyan artisans hand carve and etch soft soapstone to create these slender decorative vases with a simple bamboo design. A sponge-dyed green finish blankets this unique home decor accessory with an earthy color. Place this in your living or dining room as a modest, yet distinctive home decor piece to honor those in your life who have passed on. 

Decorative Soapstone Divided Dish

Kenyan artisans pair a deep purple shade with light blue etched waves to create this lovely hand carved soapstone dish. Two compartments are joined together by a curved divider, offering a beautiful place to keep small trinkets or jewelry. Place this dish on your dressing table and keep small mementos in it for easy access or place small flowers on this decorative dish to honor your fallen loved ones.

Soapstone Desktop Box in Black

Kenyan artisans hand carve soft soapstone to create a simple rectangular box, then dye the exterior repeatedly to achieve a deep black finish. Etched details evoke the lustrous edges and shards of obsidian. This small box can be used to store your mementos or trinkets. Place it in your bedroom or on a bookshelf this Memorial Day as a decorative home decor piece and to preserve the memories of your loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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