German gifts or gifts manufactured in Germany make great presents for Mothers. The quality of German products is unsurpassed and the collectibles and porcelain manufactured in Germany are loved the world over. Consider buying a gift that your mother will love and enjoy. There are plenty of different German gifts to choose from, the ones listed here are easily obtainable online and in some store locations.
Of course, you could just plan a trip to Germany for Mom but barring that, consider one of these great gift suggestions.
Buy a Locket From Germany
Jewelry has been manufactured in the "gold town" of Pforzheim for centuries and the tradition continues today. Naturally the ideal thing is to visit Pforzheim, the Jewelry Museum and Jewelry World (Scmuckwelten). But if you can't do that, why not consider buying Mom a locket made in Germany? There are some exquisite German lockets and your mother is sure to treasure the gift.
Villeroy and Boch - Beautiful Porcelain from Germany
Villeroy and Boch makes some of the most beautiful porcelain in the world - favored by decorators, homemakers and people the world over for its design, its quality and it's cadre as being stylish. You can buy vases, china, art pieces or practical pieces that your mom is sure to love. Check to see if she has any Villeroy and Boch yet, my mother was thrilled one year with a tea set which was reasonable and beautiful. Of course, my favorite suggestion would be to send Mom on a vacation to Germany - she could then buy all the Villeroy and Boch she wants right at the Villeroy and Boch headquarters in Mettlach, Germany.Mont Blanc - Beautiful Perfumes as Well as Classic Pens from Germany
I love Mont Blanc pens and leather products and have collected Mont Blanc for years. Mont Blanc offers its famous pens, watches, leather products, jewelery and fragrances in boutiques around the world and is known as one of the great prestige labels globally. Now you can buy Mom Mont Blanc perfumes and beauty products online that have the cadre of Mont Blanc, don't cost a fortune and both smell lovely and have beautiful packaging.Steiff Stuffed Animals and Gift Items Delight Collectors
If your mother is a collector, consider a Steiff stuffed animal or collectible. Steiff is the top name in teddy bears and creates lovely toys that are heirloom quality. Fun and whimsical, Steiff has come out with two new bears recently modeled on Germany's famous cubs, Bruno and Knut.Steiff collectibles are great for young mothers that want to start a collection for their kids (a great gift for a new mother and her baby) and, of course, for those of us that still love teddy bears and cuddly toys.
Hummel Figurines - Collectibles For All Ages
Hummel figurines, I don't know about you but I know a lot of mothers that collect Hummels. The cute little boys and girls appeal to the mom in all of us.Sister Maria Innocencia Hummel created the images for the figurines as a young woman and died in 1946 at the age of 37, Goebel partnered with Sister Maria and created a series of Hummel figurines in 1935.
Today, the Hummel figurines remain as popular as ever and Goebel continues to create new works of art and collectibles. You can sign your mother up for the M.I. Hummel Club online if she is an ardent collector or even if you are buying her her first piece.
Messermeister Knives and Cutlery for the Mom That Loves Cooking
What chef wouldn't like to have Messermeister cutlery? Messermeister makes some of the best cutlery and knives in the world and is a chef's dream. I stopped cutting myself after I got my Messermeister knives - they are really of professional quality. For over 100 years, Messermeister (meaning Knife master) has been producing knives in Solingen, Germany. The knives have been available in the US since 1984 and the company also manufactures other specialty products for the kitchen and bar.Garden Knomes - A Little of Germany in Your Garden
Like cuckoo clocks, garden knomes are very popular and have gained in popularity around the world. Personally the little fellow rather creep me out, but they can be a delightful gift, particularly if your mother is a gardener and you combine it with a nice set of gardening tools. Garden knomes are now created by people all over the world, but first started in Germany, where they are supposed to protect gardens and houses from unwanted intruders. A gnome makes a fun and whimsical gift.Cuckoo Clocks - A German Tradition
A cuckoo clock is definitely a traditional German gift. There are hundreds of manufacturers of them today. Of course, the best manufacturers are in Germany's Black Forest, home of the cuckoo clock, but there are plenty of different models and prices to choose from that will add charm to a home. You can choose one with a theme your mother likes and choose from large or small models. Cuckoo clocks are made all over the world now and some are collector quality while others are just kitschy and fun. Otherwise, I would suggest a trip to the Glochenspiel in Munich, the largest cuckoo clock in the world.Buy Mom a Braun Automatic Coffee Maker - The Mercedes of Coffee Makers
Braun makes some of the best coffee pots in the world as well as lovely accessories to go with them. Not only are these German coffee pots very attractive but they work like a dream.It's a practical gift that your mother can enjoy for years - include a few packages of gourmet coffee and some biscotti and your mother can start her days in style.
What Mothers Really Want - German or Otherwise
You could, of course, buy Mom an Audi, a Porsche, a BMW or Mercedes or buy her a designer outfit from Karl Lagerfield, Jill Sanders, or Joop. You could buy her a ticket to Germany, send her on a Rhine cruise or buy fine porcelain from the many different German porcelain companies.What mothers really want is time with their children and their families, you can dispense with major gifts, give her a card, take her out to a nice dinner or even cook a German meal for her at home. Give her a bouquet of wildflowers or a book of Schiller's poems. Mostly, give her a hug and your time - that is worth more than any gift.
