Procrastinators, fear not: The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum shop is packed with last-minute gift options for everyone on your list. Plus it’s located right on the Foggy Bottom campus, and GW ID holders receive a 10 percent discount on all museum merchandise. Museum Director of Retail Operations Brie Williams took GW Today through some of the many highlights.
For the GW alum: Felted ornaments, $16
Handmade in Kyrgyzstan, this line of ornaments includes George Washington and Alexander Hamilton.
For the friend who misses Bei Bei: Hand-crocheted stuffed animals, $50
The city had to bid farewell to its beloved D.C.-born giant panda last month, but kids and adults can still cuddle this cute substitute.
For the new homeowner: Ceramic vases, $20
These playful vases make a great housewarming gift.
For the chic and cozy mom: Cotton scarves, $110
Because these warm, strikingly-patterned wraps are woven from cotton, not wool, they’re perfect for vegans and people with sensitive skin. They’re also just the right size for nursing mothers in search of a sophisticated cover-up.
For the accessorizer: Silk ribbon necklace, $15
Handmade by artisans in Vermont, these beaded necklaces add a quick punch to any outfit.
For the trendy teen: Scrunchies, $15
Right on trend and constructed from recycled vintage kimonos.
For the chef: Tokyo Stories: A Japanese Cookbook, $35
This tour of Tokyo food culture would look as good on a coffee table as it does on a shelf.
For the activist: Posters for Change, $25
This collection of 50 tear-out posters is made for, and by, people raising their voices in a time of political upheaval.
For the fashionable attorney: RGB bag, $198
Styled after Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s lace collar and lined with a print that evokes the Women’s March, this black and white clutch pays homage to an icon.
For the desk worker: Stackable bowl and mug set, $38
A pretty and practical set of dishes in stackable tin storage containers.
For the light sleeper: Embroidered silk sleep masks, $40
These vibrant, luxurious masks block out light and make a clear statement: Do not disturb.
For the C-SPAN junkie: Political action figures, $18
With moving arms and stable feet, these figurines make a great desk decoration. (Or just make them fight for fun.)
For the pattern-mixer: Tenugui, $12
These funky tea towels are Japanese cousins of the handkerchief in patterns beautiful enough to be hung on display.
The shop is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays and Fridays; from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Like the university, it will be closed for the holidays from Dec. 23 through Jan. 1. Visit the museum website for additional hours and information.