A woman and a young child sit together in a garden, sharing food at a small table set with tea, sandwiches, and cakes—an inviting scene inspired by the Fair Trade Mother’s Day Gift Guide. Colourful decorations and plants surround them.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner (15th March), and we’ve put together a little inspiration to make the day extra special. From our favourite Fair Trade gifts to tips for styling the perfect afternoon tea, we’ve got everything you need to delight them

Whether you’re treating Mum, Nan, or the best women in your life, these Fair Trade gifts are hand crafted by skilled artisans using traditional methods and sustainable materials and are designed to be treasured. Pair them with a beautifully styled afternoon tea, and you’ll create memories she’ll cherish for years to come.

Take a look at our inspirations below, or head to our Mother’s Day gifts category to explore even more Fair Trade gifts for her.

A small round table set with sandwiches, scones, strawberries, pastries, a cup of tea, a Fairtrade Mother’s Day Gift Guide menu, and a vase of flowers, outdoors with plants in the background.

A wooden platter with cucumber sandwiches, scones, and assorted pastries sits on a wooden outdoor table, making a charming addition to any Fairtrade Mother’s Day Gift Guide.

Floral Mango Wood Tray

Serve and display your sandwiches on our hand-painted mango wood tray, designed to turn simple bites into a beautifully styled centrepiece.

The Perfect Afternoon Tea

Make Mum’s day extra special by styling and hosting a beautiful afternoon tea. From charming tableware to thoughtful details, we’ve gathered together our Fair Trade products to help create a setting that’s as delightful to look at as it is to enjoy.

What’s on the menu?

Finger Sandwiches (cucumber and cream cheese, ham, cheese and egg mayonnaise)
Scones, jam and clotted cream
Cakes and macarons
Fresh fruit and crudites
A fresh pot of tea

A framed Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea menu, inspired by the Fairtrade Mother’s Day Gift Guide, sits on a table next to a vase of yellow and white flowers. The menu lists tea, scones, macarons, finger sandwiches, and cake selection.

Hiya Recycled Glass and Gold Metal Photo Frame

Add a personal touch with a custom tea menu (we made ours on Canva) and style it in a pretty frame for an effortlessly elevated setup.

A vase with colourful felt flowers sits beside a Fairtrade Mother’s Day Gift Guide and an afternoon tea menu, with green plants in the background.

Rippled Glass Bottle Vase

6 Felt Flower Bouquet

Bring a burst of colour to the table with our handmade felt bouquet, a lasting keepsake made to be treasured long after the day is over.

A wooden bowl of strawberries, a second bowl of macarons, a plate of cucumber sandwiches, and a cup of tea are arranged on a wooden table next to a floral menu inspired by our Fairtrade Mother’s Day Gift Guide.

Blue Mango Wood Bowl

Makula Mango Wood Bowl

Handcrafted from mango wood to add an organic touch to your afternoon tea setup, perfect for serving fruit, nuts or macarons in style.

Our Mother’s Day Gift Guide

A person in a yellow coat holds a Personalised Brown Buffalo Leather Purse labeled "MUM" beside a table with a teacup, saucer, and coins.

Personalised Buffalo Leather Purse

Hand crafted from a premium buffalo leather, this personalised purse has style and substance. With plenty of room for cash and cards, the timelessly classic design suits every style. You can also add your choice of personalisation.

Adult and child hands holding a book with "UMUM" on the cover; child sits on adult’s lap, both wearing rings. A touching moment perfect for the Fairtrade Mother’s Day Gift Guide.

Personalised distressed leather 3-string journal

Secured with a hand-dyed, tri-colour leather strap, this personalised handmade journal contains pages of plain, unlined khadda paper.

Also available in 8 vibrant colours.

duck wire garden ornament

This little creature makes a charming addition to one’s garden. Expertly hand crafted from metal wire, this unique sculpture is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

felted silk scarf

Warm, soft, and surprisingly lightweight, our scarves make a beautiful gift for a stylish loved one. Hand crafted from recycled silk, merino wool felt is brushed on to the fabric to create the unique designs and luxurious texture.

A hand gently touches a Small Quacking Duck Wire Garden Ornament, resting on an outdoor wooden surface.

Three Felt Roses pieces in white, red, and purple rest on a white surface beside a textured pink rug.

felt flower bouquets

A bouquet is a lovely gift to receive, but a bouquet of flowers that will last forever is even better. Build your own bouquet with our individual felt flowers, each with a wire stem for easy styling. The vibrant colours are created using only natural, colourfast dyes.

A framed photo with a yellow chevron pattern, perfect as a Mother's Day gift, sits alongside a vase of flowers and a small dish on a wooden table, with window shutters in the background.

Handmade Personalised Large Coloured Distressed Leather Photo Album with three coloured string.

mango wood jewellery box

This charming mango wood box is hand painted with 3 unique, colourful designs. Perfect for your mum’s special pieces.

A person stands outdoors, sporting a green canvas sweater complemented by the Personalised Blue Canvas and Buffalo Leather Apron, which features blue fabric with brown leather pockets. The apron, crafted from high-quality buffalo leather, adds a personalized touch to their ensemble.

Asin Yellow Chevron Patterned Photo Frame

Our beautiful photo frames are a great gift to share your favourite memory with your mum. Fill it with your favourite photo and share it with your mum for a thoughtful gift.

Personalised Large Distressed Leather 3-String Photo Album

Personalise a photo album and fill it with your favourite family pictures. Whether it’s full of holiday snaps or a bit of everything, your mum will love this thoughtful gift.

A person is holding a jewelry box on a table.

Personalised Blue Canvas and Buffalo Leather Apron

For the mum with green fingers or who is a expert in the kitchen, this apron is the perfect option. For an extra touch, personalise it with your mum’s initials or name.

A person in a white long-sleeve shirt and blue jeans stands outdoors by greenery, holding a Personalised Buffalo Leather and Blue Canvas Tote Bag featuring the name "JANE.

A woman and a little girl standing next to each other.

Two Multicoloured Papri Wood Bangles with vibrant striped enamel inlays are displayed on a light wooden surface.

Personalised Buffalo Leather and Blue canvas tote bag

Handmade using genuine buffalo leather and recycled cotton, this tote bag features long-lasting leather accents making it a perfect blend of sustainable materials; sturdy enough for those everyday knocks.

Personalised leather clutch purse

The roomy handmade purse is ideal for storing cards and coins and can be used as a cosmetic essentials bag.

Multicoloured Papri Wood Bangle

Brighten up your mum’s outfits with this colourful wooden bangle. Expertly crafted, each stripe is dyed, cut, and pieced together by hand, to create the unique bracelet. Sustainable has never been so stylish.