Let’s be honest holiday shopping can feel noisy. Trends come and go. Stuff piles up. At ILAVA, we believe gifts should mean something. Pieces that tell a story, support artisans, and actually get used long after the wrapping paper is gone.
Here’s your guide to gifting with purpose this season.
The Signature ILAVA Cape
For the woman who walks into a room and shifts the energy.
Our signature cape is effortless luxury. Bold yet practical. Dramatic but grounded. It’s the layer you throw on when you want warmth and presence.
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One size, many moods
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Perfect for travel, church, dinners, and everything in between
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Ethically made with intention
This isn’t fast fashion. This is a statement.
ILAVA Upcycled Duffel Bags
For those who are on the move.
Weekend trips. Carry-ons. Gym-to-meeting days. Our duffel bags are designed for real life and real travel.
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Our Upcycled Duffel Bags turn leftover fabric into your new favorite travel essential. Each bag is crafted from the vibrant scraps of our garment production — pieces too beautiful to waste and too powerful to ignore.
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Durable, stylish, and functional
If they are booking flights or packing dreams this is the gift.
Handmade ILAVA Bibi Blankets
For cozy nights with global impact.
Soft. Warm. Beautiful. Our handmade blankets are crafted by artisans and designed to wrap you in comfort physically and emotionally.
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Ideal for home, travel, or gifting
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Thoughtful craftsmanship
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A gift that actually gets used
Winter-approved. Purpose-certified.
Headwraps
Small gift. Big style.
Headwraps are the ultimate versatile accessory effortless, expressive, and rooted in culture.
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Wear it up, down, tied, or twisted
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Great stocking stuffer or add-on gift
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Style without overthinking it
One wrap. Endless looks.
Coffee Table Book “Chasing Uhuru Peak”
For the storyteller, the dreamer, the climber.
More than a book this is a visual journey. Chasing Uhuru Peak documents Rahel's climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro through the lens of identity, perseverance, and purpose.
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Beautiful enough for the table
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Deep enough for the soul
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A reminder that freedom is worth the climb
Perfect for anyone standing at the edge of their next chapter.
A Gift That Gives Back
Donate to ILAVA Gives Back.
Some of the most meaningful gifts don’t come in boxes.
When you make a donation to ILAVA Gives Back, you’re supporting initiatives that invest in girls, women, and communities—locally and globally.
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One Girl One Bike
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Comfy Period
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One Girl One Machine
Give in honor of someone you love. Impact looks good on everyone.
ILAVA Gift Cards
Because great taste deserves options.
Not sure what to choose? A gift card never misses.
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Let them pick what speaks to them
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Works for last-minute gifting (no shame here)
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Still supports artisans and ethical production
Easy. Intentional. Always appreciated.
