Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Stunning Dark Academia and Goth Gift Ideas

Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Stunning Dark Academia and Goth Gift Ideas

While most enjoy the merry and bright festivities of the Christmas season, maybe your loved one has a penchant for the macabre. We have put together this small business gift guide to make shopping for your favorite ghoul a bit easier this year!

 

Baba Yaga Inspired Scented Candle


Baba Yaga, the witch from Slavic folklore who lives in a hut with giant chicken legs is really having a moment right now-- and who doesn't love candles? This candle inspired by Baba Yaga features original artwork of the hag's house, standing solemnly in winter woods. This candle makes for a unique twist on a classic holiday gift. 

Spellbound Soap Bar

Spellbound Soap Bar

This stunning handmade soap from Rose of the Earth features mesmerizing swirls of color and is topped with potion bottle inlays, beckoning to mind some bewitching curse-- this soap would make a great pairing with our Baba Yaga candle for a spooky self-care bundle!

Sterling Silver Memento Mori Necklace 

May include: A silver chain necklace with a silver charm circle and multiple charms hanging from it. The charms include a skull, a heart, a candle, a bird, and a tag that reads 'MEMENTO MORI'.

If you're looking for a truly special, lavish gift for your beloved, look no further than this breathtakingly gorgeous Memento Mori themed sterling silver necklace from Mathew and Marie Co. What's more romantic than a reminder of one's own mortality?

Encyclopedia of Potion Making Book-Shaped Purse

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How precious is this book-shaped bag from Well Read Company?! If you're anything like me, you love things that look like something else. This bag would make a fabulous gift for a bookworm who delights in the macabre.

 

Edgar Allen Poe's "Nevermore" Sweatshirt

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Sometimes, the perfect holiday gift for somebody is a cozy sweater during the chilly winter months. This "Nevermore" inspired sweatshirt from Lucida Mystica is tastefully understated and perfect for someone who likes to add just a touch of dark academia vibes to their wardrobe.

Ceramic Frog Cauldron Mug

This pottery witches cauldron mug features a vintage picture of a funny frog. Overglaze paint.

If you need to find a great gift for a coffee or tea addict, look no further than this stunning handmade ceramic mug from Nord Potter. This would also make a great gift for someone who loves the cottagecore aesthetic, but to me, I could picture brewing potions in a hut in the woods while sipping coffee from this mug.

Gothic Kitties Book Sleeve

May include: A white book cover with a black and white illustration of cats, flowers, and moons. The book cover has the text 'Grammarly Chapters' on the bottom right corner.

What is a weird goth girl without her trusty black cat? This foam padded book sleeve from Charming Chapters is a perfect, affordable gift for a bookworm who wants to keep their precious books or e-readers safe. Your loved one will smile every time they see these adorable kitties, and it comes in multiple sizes!

Potion Shopping List Notepad

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This tear-away notepad from Paper Haunt features 50 sheets of the adorable potion shelf design. Coming in at $10, it's a perfect addition to anyone's apothecary. This would make an amazing stocking stuffer, too!

Bat Wing Metal Bookmark

May include: A silver bookmark shaped like a tree branch with a chain attached. The bookmark is placed on an open book with text about a woman named Mary. The text reads 'Our Lady's Child' and 'Our Lady Child'.

Another captivating bookish find, this handmade bookmark from Tiny Hands Gems is a perfect small gift for the reader in your life.

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The art of letter writing is making a comeback-- help someone get started by gifting them this gorgeous letter writing set from Plum Tree Illustration!

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