Artistic and Handcrafted Hanukkah Gifts for Moms

Elle Bradcliff
Traditionally, Hanukkah gifts were homemade items that each member of the family would make for each other. They would their skills to create something special--men may carve, woman could knit or sew and children may draw or sew. With our busy modern lifestyles many of us no longer follow this tradition and instead choose to purchase a heartfelt gift.

This doesn't mean that we have to abandon all semblance of this practice when there are so many moms who love hand crafted, artistically inspired jewelry, accessories and decor. Inspired by the custom of hand crafted gifts, we've compiled a list of shops and artists that make beautiful items by hand for this holiday season.

Artistic Hand Crafted Glass Pendants by Sweet Willow Rose
Price: $9.50 for three pendants
These glass lampwork pendants by Sweet Willow Rose Wholesale are handcrafted stunners. We suggest the second or third assortment on the page--teardrops or spoons. At only a few dollars per pendant, they beat the prices we've seen elsewhere of 14.99 each.

Sunburst Medallion Earrings in Gold with Swarovski Crystal
Price: $44.00
Hand crafted by Etsy's Lulujewels from the highest quality components--14K gold and Aurora Borealis Swarovski crystals--these unique earrings are stunning. The elegant starburst design is a delicate filigree reminiscent of vintage styles from years past without being outdated.

Red Deer Designs Custom Wire Jewelry
Price: 9.00 and up
Hand crafted wire wrap and dichroic glass jewelry specialists, Red Deer Designs will create a custom item of jewelry at an amazingly low price. With pendants starting under 20.00 and intricate wire bracelets starting at 45.00, they have something for every budget and style. They can even create items with "mom" or any name twisted out of gold or silver wire. Since all designs are one of a kind, this will be a gift that no one else in the world is wearing!

Black and White/ Red Reversible Hobo Bag
Price: $29.00
Created by Etsy's BelaBags, this bag is like two gifts in one. The first is a stunning black and white geometric design which reinterprets French style scrollwork for a melding of traditional and modern. But just turn the purse inside out and she'll have a bold, nearly tropical floral in rich red that inspires thoughts of warm vacations and happy summer days. Perfect for ladies who travel or simply love purses.

Star of David Suncatcher
Price: $14.95
This clear, iridescent glass ornament is hand crafted by glass artist Stephanie Burciaga. The crystal shimmer will match nearly any décor and looks lovely in a sunny window.

Even if you aren't an artist yourself, with so many artists offering their wares online its easy to find something special for an artistic Hanukkah this year

Published by Elle Bradcliff

An internet entrepreneur since 1997, I've been working from home since the days of dial up modems on my old 486. Now a single work-at-home, stay-at-home mom to two little ones, I'm still a voracious reader,...  View profile

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  • Lulu Jewels11/16/2009

    Thanks Elle for including me! These earrings are great! They are 14kt gold filled with genuine Swarovski crystals, great to add glitz to a holiday outfit.

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