It’s holiday shopping time! Whether you head to the mall and make a whole day of it or like to shop from home in your PJs, it’s just fun to buy things for those you care about – unless you’re clueless about what to get them. And while we can’t help you check everybody off your list, we can help you with gifts for the dark academia lover in your life. If someone close to you is all about leather-bound books, plaid, candles, and vintage jewelry, we’ve got you!
Mingting Wax Seal Stamp Kit ($17.99, shop here)
Monogrammed wax seals are perfect for holiday cards, handwritten letters, invitations, and scrapbooking. This kit includes a copper seal, three wax sticks in different colors, a melting spoon, and tea wax – everything a person needs to add a touch of class to their parcels. Oh, and the best part: The kit looks like a book and can easily be stored on any bookshelf.
Book Embosser ($37.55, shop here)
Whether they’re a book reader or collector, your dark academia lover needs a book embosser. This one from Stampboss is easy to use and can be personalized with text and graphics. Fair warning: You may not see them for a while after gifting this because they will be busy embossing their entire collection.
David Bust Statue Candle ($12.99, shop here)
You can never have too many candles! This David bust statue looks and smells nice. And it’s the perfect addition to any dark academia space.
Featty Gifts Calligraphy Pen Set ($15.99, shop here)
Even if a quill and ink set isn’t, it still looks cool sitting on a desk. But we suspect this particular one will be used. This 12-piece set includes a deluxe calligraphy dip pen, an elegant case, and a comprehensive range of nib sizes and ink colors.
Aelfric Eden Oversized Knit Sweater ($49.99, shop here)
You can never go wrong with a cozy oversized sweater – perfect for curling up with a good book and a fresh cup of coffee on a chilly day. This crewneck cable knit is available in 33 colors in sizes XS-XXL.
Demeter Fragrance Library Paperback Perfume ($24.49, shop here)
Because who doesn’t want to feel like they’re in their favorite bookstore or library at all times? This fragrance is both sweet and light, smelling of aged paper and florals. If the person you’re shopping for could spend hours at either, they will love this perfume!
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