Thoughtful Gift Ideas for the Minimalist
These thoughtful gift ideas are perfect for those who value minimalist style.
Choosing gifts like food, a nice bar soap, or candles can be helpful when shopping for your minimalist friend. These are items that get used up over time and won’t cause clutter in their space.
You can also consider practical gifts that compliment their minimalist spaces.
These gift ideas for minimalists include ceramics, eco-conscious candles, and more.
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Be sure to check out our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for more sustainable gift ideas.
Large Handcarved Wood Bowl by TerraKlay $295
This artisan made bowl is beautiful, practical, and features a minimal look. This unique piece is ethically hand-carved from a single block of wood by skilled artisans and refined through hundreds of precise chisel strokes.
Slow: Finding Peace and Purpose in a Hectic World Book
This book is an easy read that I have personally enjoyed. It encourages people to practice slow living in their daily lives through mindful approaches.
Pretty in Porcelain White Vase Set by Healthier Homes $44
This vase set matches just about any minimalist aesthetic. Fill the vases with your friends favorite flowers to create a super thoughtful gift.
Alpaca Throw Blanket by Fair Indigo $180
This stunning throw blanket matches with any minimalist space! It’s made with 100% woven baby alpaca fleece from humane farms & made with dye-free naturally occurring alpaca yarns.
Vegan Cork Pouch from Carry Courage $54
Carry Courage strives to provide sustainable organization with their bags & pouches. This vegan bag is ethically made in the USA with eco-friendly cork fabrics.
Woven Wall Art Set from Healthier Homes $138
This wall art can be a good gift idea for any minimalist who has just moved into a new space. This art is sustainably made with seagrass and iron. Plus, it’s ethically handmade by skilled artisans in Haiti.
Mini Zero Waste Skincare Set from EcoRoots $65
The mini-kit complete skincare works for all skin types, making them even easier to try, gift, or travel with. Enjoy an organic face mask, face oil, cleansing soap, toner, moisturizer and more.
Ember Coconut wax Candle by Slow Made $28
Ember is a woody & earthy candle featuring hints of oakmoss & cedar. Slow Made renewable, vegan coconut wax candles are crafted for mindful, sustainable, slow living.
Note Holder Set from Healthier Homes $44
This is a great gift for the minimalist who loves encouraging phrases or notes. These adorable home note holders are great for placing quotes or messages around the house.
Head back to the Ethical & Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide to discover more gifts for your friends and family!
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I’m Emily, the founder of The Honest Consumer! Creating gift guides is one of my favorite parts of my job! As someone who loves to keep a minimalist home, I picked these items out mindfully. I also tried to focus on small businesses with ethical and sustainable values. I hope this makes your gift giving thoughtful and easier.
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