Adult coloring books are flying off the shelves; this one has perforated pages that make it easy to display masterpieces. Perhaps your giftee prefers quills to crayons? Consider this 18th-century-style calligraphy set, complete with inks, nibs, sealing wax and other supplies for noteworthy notes. And knit wits will love the SoWa Throw (Ya) Kit’s super-soft complementary yarns.
- Wool and the Gang knit kit, $62 at Olives & Grace; 2. Sari Silk Market bag kit, $48 at Bead + Fiber; 3. Carve a Stamp kit, $30 at the ICA Store; 4. Zakim Bridge embroidery kit, $22 at Templeton General; 5. The Manly Art of Knitting, $14 at the ICA Store; 6. SoWa Throw (Ya) kit, $80 at Bead + Fiber; 7. Just Add Color: Botanicals, $13 at Magpie; 8.Crayon Set, $12.50 at Gift at the Gardner; 9. Trianon Letters calligraphy writing kit, $129 at Gift at the Gardner
Where to buy it?
Bead + Fiber 460 Harrison Ave., Boston (617-426-2323) beadandfiber.net
Gift at the Gardner 25 Evans Way, Boston (617-566-1401) gift.gardnermuseum.org
The ICA Store 100 Northern Ave., Boston (617-478-3104) icastore.org
Magpie 416 Highland Ave., Somerville (617-623-3330) magpie-store.com
Olives & Grace 623 Tremont St., Boston (617-236-4536) olivesandgrace.com
Templeton General 25 Channel Center St., Boston (857-362-7289) templetongeneral.com
Presents of Mind
A thoughtfully curated selection of cool gifts to suit every special somebody, all from local indie shops.
By Improper Staff | Photo Credit: Holly Rike | Dec. 4, 2015
Adult coloring books are flying off the shelves; this one has perforated pages that make it easy to display masterpieces. Perhaps your giftee prefers quills to crayons? Consider this 18th-century-style calligraphy set, complete with inks, nibs, sealing wax and other supplies for noteworthy notes. And knit wits will love the SoWa Throw (Ya) Kit’s super-soft complementary yarns.
Where to buy it?
Bead + Fiber 460 Harrison Ave., Boston (617-426-2323) beadandfiber.net
Gift at the Gardner 25 Evans Way, Boston (617-566-1401) gift.gardnermuseum.org
The ICA Store 100 Northern Ave., Boston (617-478-3104) icastore.org
Magpie 416 Highland Ave., Somerville (617-623-3330) magpie-store.com
Olives & Grace 623 Tremont St., Boston (617-236-4536) olivesandgrace.com
Templeton General 25 Channel Center St., Boston (857-362-7289) templetongeneral.com
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