great gifts for men

Snaking around the finger, handcrafted rope patterns of sterling silver culminate in two skulls, featuring oxidized stamped motifs in relief. India's Shivani Choudhary designs this wrap ring, which is crafted by local artisans.

Bold links of sterling silver form a substantial chain bracelet for men. Crafted by hand, this modern design comes from India's Alok Jain.

The imaginative mind of Armando Ramirez transforms scrap metal into a sleek, black and silver chess set. Ramirez collects the leftover metal pieces off a die machine and shapes them into the pawns, horses, and parts of the kings, which also feature cogs from a car's electrical system. The queens are made from screws, auto part cogs and bearings. The bishops are shaped from spark plugs and the towers from cogwheels. The board is made from a metal sheet and features ornate iron wires and bendix caps taken from a car.

Please note it is the artist's intention not to give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present. The finish can vary from matte to shiny, as each chess set is a unique piece of handcrafted art.

Balinese artisan Komang Suastra designs this stunning chunky bracelet for the modern man. The sterling silver bracelet is crafted by hand with a bold, thick naga chain.

When the mist falling over the Andes hides the majestic peaks, a road to home is invented in the eternal warmth of alpaca wool. In proud tribute to their roots, Faustino Maldonado and his family weave this song of nostalgic voices, the ideal accompaniment on a wintry night.

Starting in the 15th century, north Scottish sailors used wax to protect the sails of their ships from salty waves using an assortment of oils and grease. Over time the waxed fabrics evolved into different uses. Thus was born the waxed cotton still used today in modern waterproof outerwear. This classic zip-front jacket features Scottish-made waxed cotton from Halley Stevensons, based in Dundee since 1864. The waterproof jacket features a quilted lining, deep front bellow pockets, fleece-lined hand warmer pockets and contrasting corduroy detailing on the stand collar, elbow pads, pockets and covered zipper placket with a snap closure. Made to stand the test of time and keep you warm and dry no matter where you venture.