Welcoming a new baby into a Habesha family? These Ethiopian and Eritrean gift ideas, from a soft gabi blanket to fidel (Amharic alphabet) books and keepsakes, wrap the little one in heritage from day one, and support Habesha makers.
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 pass on language and culture: Amharic fidel (alphabet) books, a handwoven gabi blanket, a small traditional outfit, or a keepsake for the naming day.
Yes. Many hold a Kristina (baptism) and family gatherings where gifts and blessings are shared. A heritage gift fits these occasions well.
TiruList surfaces Ethiopian and Eritrean makers and local DMV shops. Each idea below links to shops you can buy from directly.
