8 Mother's Day Gift Ideas from Shanghai Stores

Posted 2021-04-29 SHurbanfamily城市家

By Natalie Foxwell & Mandy Tie

Mother's Day is just around the corner which means it's time to start thinking of a special something, for your special mom. Just in case you need a helping hand with ideas on what to buy before Sunday, May 13, we are here to help. We’ve selected stores from around Shanghai and even added our recommendations to really make it easy for you. And don’t worry, ‘moms the word,’ we won’t tell her these ideas came from us!

Isa Castelli

Isabella Castelli, the creative mind behind Isa Castelli, has recently opened her own showroom at 228 Anfu Lu. With the warmer weather upon us, she is ready for summer with her Italian-made handbags and shoes. From ballet flats to sandals or one of her classic bags, it will be hard to decide which one you love the most. Our Editor's Pick is the Intrecciata style bag (RMB1,800) and Romano sandals (RMB600). Contact Isabella today to see what's designs are in stock and make time to stop by her showroom, you won't be disappointed. 

Scan the QR code for Isa Castelli.

DTL Furniture

With extensive showrooms in Puxi and Pudong, DLT Furniture has something for every home. Enjoy browsing through their larger items such as cabinets and sofas, and their impressive accessories will add a splash of color or design element to any room. Our recommendation would be a jewelry cabinet - coming in a range of colors and patterns, what’s not to love about having all your jewelry arranged and easy to find in a solid-wood keepsake. Prices start at RMB2,140 for a small cabinet and RMB3,380 for the large. DTL also stock items from The Shanghai Gift Company, so you can pick up candles and cards while you’re there.  

DTL Furniture (PuDong Store),  No.160 North JinFeng Bei Lu, by Longdong Da Dao(S20) 金丰北路160号, 近龙东大道过S20

DTL Furniture (PuXi Store), B-1,No.1568 HuQingPing Lu, by Xiewei Lu 沪青平公路1568号B-1, 近谢卫路

Garden Books

The ‘go-to’ place to pick up a book for mom whether it’s a best-selling biography or a quality cookbook. Notably, Garden Books has a decent collection of Shanghai history books and street chronicles that’ll make amusing bedside reads or something for the coffee table. The bookstore’s own Chinese shanshui greeting cards are also unique and an elegant accompaniment to any gift you’ve already prepared. 

Garden Books, 325 Changle Lu, by Shaanxi Lu 长乐路325号, 近陕西路

Spin Ceramics

Drawing on organic forms and fluid lines, Spin’s elegant designs extend to dinnerware, giftware, vases, tea sets and more. Anything you purchase here will add a touch of heartfelt craftsmanship to a room. Our favorites for Mother’s Day include the Sweet Couple Vase Set (USD150), 2 Teapots with 1 Handle Tea Set (USD155), Dim Sum Paperweights (USD45 each) and the Paper Lantern Candle (USD125). 
Spin, 360 Kangding Road, by Shanxi Bei Lu 康定路360号, 近陕西北路

Suzhou Cobblers

Twenty years on and designer Denise Huang’s shoe concept is still kicking and clacking. This boutique store sells hand-sewn silk heels and slippers that are elegant to behold and comfortable to wear. So, check mom’s shoe size and surprise her with a pair of these beautifully designed shoes. Our recommendation is the new Tibetan cobblers inspired by the colors and techniques of Tibetan embroidery (RMB880), which make great appearances on a daily or smart casual basis.
Suzhou Cobbler, Room 101 17 Fuzhou Lu 福州路17号，101室

Lu Ming Tang

Natural skin care range  sources the finest quality ingredients to produce their Chinese tea-based products, inspired by traditional remedy recipes. Aimed at providing a detoxifying boost to the skin, their range covers all skin types and will have any mom feeling revitalized. Visit their gorgeous boutique store at 183 Anfu Lu and look for the special Spring Radiance Set (RMB448), or our personal recommendation, their Green Tea Dew with Mediterranean Citrus Vitamin Boost face spray (from RMB98).
Lu Ming Tan, 183 Anfu Lu, by Wulu Muqi Lu 安福路183号, 近乌鲁木齐中路

THE BOX

Buy a gift that keeps on giving with THE BOX, a monthly gift delivery service that's sure to delight. Each month, the ladies behind THE BOX collaborate with local creative talents to send a collection of specially selected items, each with its own story. Featuring five surprise gifts from local brands, choose a one month (RMB266) or three months (RMB750) delivery option for a special THE BOX creation.
Scan the QR code for THE BOX.

Madame Mao’s Dowry

To help mom keep note of her great ideas, head to Madame Mao’s and check out their new collection of speckled notebooks (RMB40 each) and fountain pen (from RMB80). Both make elegant additions to her handbag and while you're there, we are sure you'll find a few other pieces that she will love.
Madame Mao's Dowry, 207 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu 富民路207号, 近长乐路

The Shanghai Gift Company

It's hard to say no to cute candle sets, especially when they are hand poured and consciously sourced like the ones by The Shanghai Gift Company. These soy wax candles (RMB350) make a lively accompaniment to mom's tea table and yoga mat, and what's better, you can refill them when the batch runs out.
The Shanghai Gift Company, Lane 169, Jiashan Lu 嘉善路169弄

Scan the QR code for The Shanghai Gift Company. 

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