Invited to a Habesha wedding, melse, or engagement? The right gift honors the couple and their heritage. These Ethiopian and Eritrean wedding gift ideas, from a coffee ceremony set to traditional dress and handmade home pieces, help the new home start with a piece of home.
Real Habesha items you can order today, with prices and shipping. Or ask Tirunesh to pick a few for the person you have in mind.
Prefer to buy in person? These Habesha-owned shops are a good place to start.
Gifts that furnish the new home with heritage: a coffee ceremony set (jebena, cups, tray), a woven mesob, hand-embroidered textiles, or traditional dress. All are in the guide below.
There's no set rule. A thoughtful handmade piece from a Habesha maker often means more than an expensive generic gift. Cash gifts are also common at the wedding itself.
TiruList lists Habesha makers online and local DMV shops. Each idea below links to shops so you can buy directly and support the community.
