Unique Gift Ideas For Under $100
With this budget you are spoiled for choice - there are a lot of genuinely unique things you can find in Europe.
It is rarely about the budget you have. And no-one will ever check how much you spent.
It is more about the thoughtfulness you give.
There are so many things out there. For each type of product or gift idea you might have there will be dozens or, sometimes, hundreds of makers. But some of them really stand out. Some of them are in high demand. And some of them feel like a great discovery. That is what this website is about. To help you make your own discovery of something truly unique.
It is amazing that even every day item can be exciting. We all had something that we loved owning and using. For me, for example, it was a school backpack I bought on holiday. I still remember it with a smile. We all had those moments. We all loved them. And I hope that my ideas will help you find them again.
WALLETS
MADE IN FRANCE
This company has invented the concept of aluminium wallets. Stylish, yet functional – with the RFID protection built-in. Literally, it is a mini-safe.
$89
MADE IN PORTUGAL
Slim contemporary wallets that come in wide range of unique colours. Vegetable tanned leather gives it eco credentials. Comes in a nice gift box.
$99
MADE IN IRELAND
A young company that use traditional and contemporary leather making techniques: handcrafts, laser cutting and engraving.
$95
PENS
MADE IN FRANCE
The best pen from respected French pen maker. Perspective range is all about merging traditional luxury elements with contemporary design details.
$95
MADE IN GERMANY
Really sweet fountain pen that looks great and feels soft to touch. Lamy is the best known German pen-maker, who is still a family run business, since 1930.
$66
MADE IN ITALY
Designed in 1978 to celebrate Beaubourg in Paris. No other ball pen can compete on its unique look. What a striking thing to have on any desk.
$64
RAZORS
MADE IN GERMANY
Made by hand from a natural olive tree from the Mediterranean - shows exposed grain and unique wood pattern. It matches to three types of razors.
$85
MADE IN ENGLAND
Made in Birmingham, a UK’s car manufacturing capital. Razor design is from a car handle and paint/colour is from luxury car makers.
$80
MADE IN GERMANY
Quality is obvious. What’s interesting, that this safety razor that is becoming a hit among women. Read an independent review here. Box is separate.
$57
YOGA MATS
MADE IN LITHUANIA
Wool is known for its antibacterial and anti-allergic qualities. It will kelp with your wellness aspirations but it is also so nice to touch and to lay on.
$85
MADE IN PORTUGAL
Cork is another material that has antibacterial properties - as it does not absorb any moisture. Since cork naturally re-grows it is eco friendly too.
$55
MADE IN SWEDEN
Traditionally they were made from a whale bone. The design is re-created using the same technique of hand stitching natural bristle. Handmade.
$80
UNUSUAL TOWELS
MADE IN LITHUANIA
Wellness benefits of linen are well known and recorded. I like that they come in really nice colours too. From a country that specializes in linen.
$45 - $90
MADE IN PORTUGAL
Playful and colourful towels that apply contemporary design and pattern ideas while using traditional Portuguese colours and textiles.
$75
MADE IN FINLAND
Eco friendly and still to be discovered by many as a great alternative. It has natural antibacterial properties. And, it just looks and feels so great.
$79
Italy makes a lot of unique things. Learn more about Italian manufacturing, design and trends.
Discover Sweden without leaving your home. Interesting and unusual is what we are looking for.
It is called 'Big Corkscrew' for a reason. Its Italian craftsmanship is impressive; and this thing is huge.
We spent years searching the web, artisan shops and visiting variety of makers in Europe. You welcome.