Mums deserve to be treated to something that has been individually made with love and care
(04/03/2010)

Because our mums are all special, they deserve to be treated to something that has been individually made with love and care. From exquisite hand-crafted bags and purses to handmade silver and precious stone jewellery, Lasso the moon's ‘Mother’s Day gifts’ section is bursting with great ideas – all made by our pick of the UK’s most exciting designer-makers.

Here are their top five suggestions for showing your mum you really care this year:

1 The ultimate hands-free bag for busy mums with style

Multi bum bag, peridot green, by Caroline Jacques
Price £115.00.
Pale pink hand-knitted removable flower with stripped feather. 100% wool with Swedish printed lining in linen/cotton. H15 W32cm. Hand-crafted in England.

2 Heavenly scented massage balms – that really work

Peppermint and lavender foot massage melt, by The Dolly Tub
Price £9.50
A cooling minty foot rub to rejuvenate tired feet after a long day. This fantastic balm really does soften rough skin and feels totally blissful! All natural ingredients and handmade in rural Ireland.

3 A modern teacosy for modern mums who enjoy proper tea

Happy Days tea cosy, pink, by elsy and vine
Price £34.00
Repeat caravan design in pink, orange, red, grey and ecru lambswool. Hand made in the UK. Includes a removable washable inner. Gentle surface cleaning or dry cleaning is recommended. Designed and made in Hampshire.

4 The ultimate heartfelt gift - guaranteed to be treasured forever

Keepsake envelope, blue, by Invite Your World
Price £18.00
Fill with special photos, perhaps a piece of jewellery, or keepsakes you know you mum will love. Made from end of roll fabric printed and tied with a satin ribbon. Hand-crafted in England. Wording reads: ‘For all the little bits and bobs you've got into here you can pop. Neat and tidy safe and sound for your eyes only to be found’.

5 Fabulous glass bead jewellery to make her feel glamorous

Piemonte Collection teal and pink 18” necklace, by Suzanne Jewellery
Price £183
Handmade to order using individually made Venetian glass lampworked beads and silver.