Hard to Shop For | Meridian Gift Guide

Our Zambezi Dancing Basket has been handcrafted by a group of Fair Trade BaTonga women in Southern Zambia, where they are known for their intricate basket work. The design and organic shape of this special basket is said to mimic the rhythm of dancing palm trees blowing in the wind.

There is great diversity in the styles of weaving and patterns across Zambia’s Southern Plateau region. Using local palm leaves, wild twigs and creeping vines, the artisans produce iconic basketry that showcases the region’s rich crafting heritage. Each basket is one-of-a-kind, and their unique shape is the result of the weaver’s creativity and skill.

Our Annabel Lidded Porcelain Pot is the perfect accent for any room. Made by hand by a third-generation artisan family in China, this pot can be used to hold a few stems of your favorite flower, or as a neutral and elegant decorative piece.

Our 100% baby alpaca throw hails from Peru. Alpacas are members of the South American camelid family which also includes llamas, guanacos and vicunas. They are indigenous to the highlands of the Andes where their breeding is a vital component of the economy for a large sector of the population. Alpacas are prized for their natural, luxurious, silky, soft and durable fiber that is biodegradable and hypoallergenic.

Alpacas are bred especially for their fiber. They are natural vegetarians and graze on vegetation typically found on high altitude moorlands. Fewer than one alpaca exists per acre; their impact on the environment is therefore minimal. No harm is caused to the alpacas during the sheering process, which occurs only once every 12 months. After the fiber is collected it is hand sorted into grades by a cooperative of highly trained women. The very finest grade is called “baby alpaca,” which is reserved for our lightweight and warm throws.

Our alpaca throws are a luxuriously soft addition to your home or travel bag. Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in Peru, who sustainably source and weave each throw for Meridian.

Our 100% baby alpaca throw hails from Peru. Alpacas are members of the South American camelid family which also includes llamas, guanacos and vicunas. They are indigenous to the highlands of the Andes where their breeding is a vital component of the economy for a large sector of the population. Alpacas are prized for their natural, luxurious, silky, soft and durable fiber that is biodegradable and hypoallergenic.

Alpacas are bred especially for their fiber. They are natural vegetarians and graze on vegetation typically found on high altitude moorlands. Fewer than one alpaca exists per acre; their impact on the environment is therefore minimal. No harm is caused to the alpacas during the sheering process, which occurs only once every 12 months. After the fiber is collected it is hand sorted into grades by a cooperative of highly trained women. The very finest grade is called “baby alpaca,” which is reserved for our lightweight and warm throws.

Our alpaca throws are a luxuriously soft addition to your home or travel bag. Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in Peru, who sustainably source and weave each throw for Meridian.

Our bone inlay box has been created by a family of master artisans in Rajasthan, India. Using a technique that has been passed down through multiple generations, each box is hand crafted in a meticulous and detailed process.

This beautiful indigo bone inlay box features a traditional botanical pattern. Adorned with intricately carved recycled and naturally occurring bone, it takes a team of individual artisans to create a single box. One artisan is responsible for hand carving each piece of bone into delicate leaf shapes. A second person affixes those pieces onto a wooden frame in the intricate pattern featured on the box. The third and final master artisan fills the outline of the pattern with colored resin to create the background. Additional team members sand and seal the box before it is complete.

We’re in love with the stunning contrast between the intricate floral pattern and the indigo resin background. Our bone inlay box makes a great place to stash jewelry, remote controls or office essentials. Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in India.

Our bone inlay box has been created by a family of master artisans in Rajasthan, India. Using a technique that has been passed down through multiple generations, each box is hand crafted in a meticulous and detailed process.

This beautiful black bone inlay box features a modern Moroccan tile pattern. Adorned with intricately carved recycled and naturally occurring bone, it takes a team of individual artisans to create a single box. One artisan is responsible for hand carving each piece of bone into delicate leaf shapes. A second person affixes those pieces onto a wooden frame in the intricate pattern featured on the box. The third and final master artisan fills the outline of the pattern with colored resin to create the background. Additional team members sand and seal the box before it is complete.

We’re in love with the stunning contrast between the intricate tile pattern and the dark resin background. Our bone inlay box makes a great place to stash jewelry, remote controls or office essentials. Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in India.

This Wooden Spoon Ornament has been handcrafted by a family-owned business in Indonesia. Perfect for the chef or food enthusiast in your life, you can hang this ornament on the tree or use it as a sweet and thoughtful topper on a wrapped gift. Sold individually.

This Wooden Spoon Ornament has been handcrafted by a family-owned business in Indonesia. Perfect for the chef or food enthusiast in your life, you can hang this ornament on the tree or use it as a sweet and thoughtful topper on a wrapped gift. Sold individually.

Our 5x7 Bone Inlay Picture Frame has been created by a family of master artisans in Rajasthan, India. Using a technique that has been passed down through multiple generations, each frame is hand crafted in a meticulous and detailed process.

This beautiful frame features a traditional botanical pattern. Adorned with intricately carved recycled and naturally occurring bone, it takes a team of individual artisans to create a single frame. One artisan is responsible for hand carving each piece of bone into delicate leaf shapes. A second person affixes those pieces onto a wooden base in the intricate pattern featured on the frame. The third and final master artisan fills the outline of the pattern with colored resin to create the background. Additional team members sand and seal the piece before it is complete.

We’re in love with the stunning contrast between the intricate floral pattern and the dark resin background. Our Bone Inlay Picture Frame is a chic desk or bedside accessory. It also makes for a thoughtful and stylish gift. Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in India.

Our 5x7 Bone Inlay Picture Frame has been created by a family of master artisans in Rajasthan, India. Using a technique that has been passed down through multiple generations, each frame is hand crafted in a meticulous and detailed process.

This beautiful frame features a traditional botanical pattern. Adorned with intricately carved recycled and naturally occurring bone, it takes a team of individual artisans to create a single frame. One artisan is responsible for hand carving each piece of bone into delicate leaf shapes. A second person affixes those pieces onto a wooden base in the intricate pattern featured on the frame. The third and final master artisan fills the outline of the pattern with colored resin to create the background. Additional team members sand and seal the piece before it is complete.

We’re in love with the stunning contrast between the intricate floral pattern and the dark resin background. Our Bone Inlay Picture Frame is a chic desk or bedside accessory. It also makes for a thoughtful and stylish gift. Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in India.

Our 5x7 Inlay Picture Frame has been created by master artisans in Rajasthan, India. Using a technique that has been passed down through multiple generations, each frame is hand crafted in a meticulous and detailed process.

This beautiful frame features a natural and neutral resin pattern. Adorned with intricately carved recycled and naturally occurring bone, it takes a team of individual artisans to create a single frame. One artisan is responsible for hand carving each piece of bone into delicate shapes. A second person affixes those pieces onto a wooden base in the intricate pattern featured on the frame. The third and final master artisan fills the outline of the pattern with resin to create the background. Additional team members sand and seal the piece before it is complete.

We’re in love with the stunning simplicity of this complex design. Our Inlay Picture Frame is a chic desk or bedside accessory. It also makes for a thoughtful and stylish gift. Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in India.

Our Eloise Blue and White Lidded Porcelain Pot has been handcrafted by a third-generation artisan family in China. This delicate and pretty jar can be used as a petite vase or as a striking decorative piece. It features an elegant depiction of a garden scene hand painted in gorgeous cobalt.

Our Elephant Bottle Stopper is created by a woman-owned, boutique manufacturer in Cape Town, South Africa. Using an eco-conscious production method, the artisans cast each bottle stopper from zinc and coat the exterior of the molded elephant with an antique brass finish. Each purchase empowers our artisan partners in South Africa.

Our Cheetah Bottle Stopper is created by a woman-owned, boutique manufacturer in Cape Town, South Africa. Using an eco-conscious production method, the artisans cast each bottle stopper from zinc and coat the exterior of the molded animal with an antique brass finish. Each purchase empowers our artisan partners in South Africa.

Our Hippo Bottle Stopper is created by a woman-owned, boutique manufacturer in Cape Town, South Africa. Using an eco-conscious production method, the artisans cast each bottle stopper from zinc and coat the exterior of the molded animal with an antique brass finish. Each purchase empowers our artisan partners in South Africa.

Our Giraffe Bottle Stopper is created by a woman-owned, boutique manufacturer in Cape Town, South Africa. Using an eco-conscious production method, the artisans cast each bottle stopper from zinc and coat the exterior of the molded animal with an antique brass finish. Each purchase empowers our artisan partners in South Africa.

Our Floating Tealight Holder has been crafted by a family-owned artisan business in the Philippines. Made of fine porcelain china, each piece is made in a long and complex process by a team of skilled artisans.

Cast by a slow and steady, trained hand, the Tealight Holder has been moulded into an organic shape inspired by the hibiscus flower. The hibiscus is a tropical flower known for its large, trumpet-shaped leaves and bright natural colors. Native to Asia and the Pacific Islands, the hibiscus has many cultural uses and symbols. In Tahiti, for example, the hibiscus flower is traditionally worn by a young woman behind the ear. If worn behind the left, the woman is married or has a boyfriend. If worn on the right, she is single and available.

We love this Tealight Holder as part of a collection of pretty accents on a side or coffee table. When holding a lit candle, it exudes a special aura. Float a few of these together in a bowl of water for a tropical and fresh centerpiece.

Our Horn Bowl has been handmade by artisans in Vietnam. Using traditional and sustainable methods, our partners have shaped ethically sourced buffalo horn into a beautiful and functional bowl. Each bowl features a cool, smooth finish and a unique and striking mix of neutral brown, cream and beige hues.

Use this Horn Bowl as a natural accent on a table or shelf – or fill it with snacks (we’re partial to Marcona almonds) as part of an elegant tabletop spread.

This sweet Alpaca Ornament has been handmade in the Arequipa region of Southern Peru. Each ornament has been adorned with hand-sewn details and covered in luxurious, soft and natural alpaca fiber.

Alpacas are members of the South American camelid family. They are indigenous to the highlands of the Andes where their breeding is a vital component of the economy for a large sector of the population. Alpacas are prized for their natural, silky and soft fiber that is biodegradable and hypoallergenic.

Alpacas are famous for their durable fiber. They are natural vegetarians and graze on vegetation typically found on high altitude moorlands. Fewer than one alpaca exists per acre; their impact on the environment is minimal. No harm is caused to the alpacas during the sheering process, which occurs only once every 12 months.

These small Alpaca Ornaments are a natural and cute holiday decoration. They can also be used as a sweet table decoration.

This sweet Alpaca Ornament has been handmade in the Arequipa region of Southern Peru. Each ornament has been adorned with hand-sewn details and covered in luxurious, soft and natural alpaca fiber.

Alpacas are members of the South American camelid family. They are indigenous to the highlands of the Andes where their breeding is a vital component of the economy for a large sector of the population. Alpacas are prized for their natural, silky and soft fiber that is biodegradable and hypoallergenic.

Alpacas are famous for their durable fiber. They are natural vegetarians and graze on vegetation typically found on high altitude moorlands. Fewer than one alpaca exists per acre; their impact on the environment is minimal. No harm is caused to the alpacas during the sheering process, which occurs only once every 12 months.

These small Alpaca Ornaments are a natural and cute holiday decoration. They can also be used as a sweet table decoration.

Handcrafted from sisal by a Fair Trade women’s cooperative in Rwanda, this mini basket ornament (with open-able lid) is a sweet and earthy addition to your holiday celebrations. With lifelike detail and a decor-friendly neutral hue, this woven basket ornament adds a festive element to your tree or gift wrap.

Handcrafted from sisal by a Fair Trade women’s cooperative in Rwanda, this mini basket ornament (with open-able lid) is a sweet and earthy addition to your holiday celebrations. With lifelike detail and a decor-friendly neutral hue, this woven basket ornament adds a festive element to your tree or gift wrap.

Handcrafted from sisal by a Fair Trade women’s cooperative in Rwanda, this mini basket ornament (with open-able lid) is a sweet and earthy addition to your holiday celebrations. With lifelike detail and a decor-friendly neutral hue, this woven basket ornament adds a festive element to your tree or gift wrap.

Handcrafted from sisal by a Fair Trade women’s cooperative in Rwanda, this mini basket ornament (with open-able lid) is a sweet and earthy addition to your holiday celebrations. With lifelike detail and a decor-friendly neutral hue, this woven basket ornament adds a festive element to your tree or gift wrap.