Every Arab grandmother has the same answer when you ask what she wants: "Nothing, habibi. I just want you to visit." She means it. But she will also brag about a good gift to every auntie on the phone for the next six months. Here's how to win that phone call.
1. Time, with an agenda
The gift she wants most is you, at her table. Make it an event: ask her to teach you one recipe (maqluba, warak enab, ma'amoul) and write it down while she cooks. Bonus points if you film it. That recipe card becomes a family heirloom.
2. Something with the grandkids on it
Photo albums, a framed picture from the last Eid, or a printed book of family photos. Tetas keep these on the coffee table and show them to every guest.
3. A tee that says what everyone already knows
Every family has a favorite grandchild (Teta will deny it). Our Teta's Favorite Tee and the matching kids version settle the debate. Put it on the grandkids and watch her laugh. Matching sets get 10% off the kids tee.
4. Something for her kitchen (and her pride)
Teta's kitchen is her kingdom. Our Teta's Kitchen design, with the dallah, the finjan and "No one leaves hungry," is basically her life motto in illustrated form. It comes as a cozy hoodie too.
5. Protection, Teta style
She's been praying for you since before you were born. The Protected by Teta's Prayers Evil Eye Tee is the funniest way to say thank you.
6. A trip to her house, officially booked
For the grandkid who lives far away, the Habibi Airlines Boarding Pass Tee is printed with your destination: Teta's house. Baggage: four suitcases of gifts.
Tips for gifting Teta
- Order early. Our pieces are printed to order, so allow 5 to 12 business days in the US, a little longer around holidays.
- Size up. Our tees and hoodies are unisex. When in doubt, size up for a relaxed fit. Here's the size guide.
- Ship it straight to her. Just put her address as the shipping address at checkout.
Find everything in one place in our For Teta collection or the full Wallah Wear gift guide.