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Gifts for Grandma

Gifts for a grandmother work best when they are comfortable, useful and unmistakably chosen for her. Photographs and coffee do a lot of work here.

5 recommendations, each with a full guide covering who it suits and what to check before ordering.

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Showing 5 of 5 recommendations.

Coffee Ceremony

Traditional Clay Jebena Coffee Pot

The handmade clay pot at the centre of the buna ceremony, in the classic round-bellied shape with a long neck and straw lid.

Best for
Mom Β· Grandma Β· A first ceremony set
Budget
Under $50 Β· typical range, not a live price
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Traditional

Incense Burner & Frankincense Set

A clay or metal burner with etan β€” the frankincense resin burned during coffee and on holidays.

Best for
Grandma Β· Housewarming Β· Anyone homesick
Budget
Under $25 Β· typical range, not a live price
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Jewelry

Ethiopian Cross Pendant

The interlaced Ethiopian cross in silver or gold-tone, in regional styles from Lalibela to Axum.

Best for
Christmas Β· Baptism Β· Grandma
Budget
Under $100 Β· typical range, not a live price
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Clothing

Netela Traditional Scarf

Handwoven white cotton with a coloured tibeb border, worn over the shoulders at church, weddings and holidays.

Best for
Mom Β· Grandma Β· Holidays
Budget
Under $100 Β· typical range, not a live price
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Photo Gifts

Custom Engraved Photo Frame

A wooden or metal frame engraved with a family name, date or short message, sized for a standard print.

Best for
Grandma Β· Grandpa Β· Anniversary
Budget
Under $50 Β· typical range, not a live price
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