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9 Made-in-New-York Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

NEW YORK CITY — Impress your mother and support local business this Mother's Day with these gift ideas for your mother that are all made in New York City:

(And while you're at it, check out our roundup of special gifts for new moms, our list of things to do in the city on Mother's Day and you could even attempt a recipe for a Mother's Day cake.)

gifts

Gray Cape Top from Meg Shop in the East Village (312 E. 9th St.), Boerum Hill (358 Atlantic Ave.) and Williamsburg (54 N. 6th St.)
Price: $148

Allow your mother to jump into the cape trend in a discreet way. This simple T-shirt comes with additional fabric on the sleeve that can be worn on or off the shoulder.  

gifts

Wooden Serving Board from Phil Gautreau
Price:
$260

Phil Gautreau uses locally sourced and reclaimed wood to create the company's serving boards, vases and other items. All products are made by hand in Brooklyn.

perfume

Mejica Perfume from A Perfume Organic
Price: $65

The Mejica scent is a blend of three types of organic vanilla, along with spices and resins. The smell is reminiscent of an orchid. The bottle comes in a flower seed-embedded box.

chocolates

Mother's Day Eight Piece Truffle Set from Fine and Raw in Williamsburg
Price: $28

This gift box contains two of each of the following truffles: black and white, sea salt, hazelnut and classic. Fine and Raw Chocolate uses a low-heat technique to keep the chocolate's raw goodness and flavor. All the chocolate used is made in Williamsburg.

scub

Rose Petal Exfoliating Sea Salt Body Scrub from Naki Nagi Body Scrubs
Price: $14.95

This handmade scrub is full of natural goodness like sea salt, roses and rose petal powder. It is made to order on Roosevelt Island and other flavors include Citrus Burst and Almond Milk.

clutch

ISI Clutch from Shannon South
Price: $125

This clutch is made in the USA. The outside is leather and the inside is raw suede with a brass and leather zipper pull. South's other company, Remade USA, will take your old leather jacket and turn it into a bag of your choice.

scarf

One Nation Scarf from Mimi Plange
Price: $250

Mimi Plange is a Ghanaian-born and New York-based designer. Her design style is described as American sport that is inspired by lost African civilizations. This silk scarf is a digital print with Victorian floral designs and heraldic crests from Africa.

necklace

Necklace with Silver Braided Bow from Lost Wax Studio
Price: $185

These pendant are handmade in the city and every bow has a unique shape. It's offered on either a gold or silver chain.

rugelach

Rugelach from Erica's Rugelach
Price: $30

Bring handmade rugelach to your Mother's Day brunch and be the hero of the day (second to mom of course). The butter cream pastry is rolled around walnuts, raisins and fruit preserve. For $30 you get one and a quarter pounds. Order online and your gift can include a personalized message.