Collection Fête des Mères

A scarf, or a throw if you would rather give something for the house. Both need no size, both get used regularly, and neither depends on getting a fit or a taste preference right, which is where clothing gifts usually fail.

It differs by country. In the United Kingdom it falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent in March, and in the United States on the second Sunday of May. Check which applies before ordering rather than assuming.

Hers, unless she has said otherwise. Women traditionally keep their own family tartan and there is no expectation of adopting a husband's, though many wear both. If in doubt, her own family sett is the safer choice.

A fashion, district or universal sett carries no family claim and is perfectly appropriate. Plenty of people wear tartan simply because they like the pattern, and choosing on colour rather than heritage is entirely legitimate.

Hers. Women traditionally keep their own family tartan and there is no expectation of adopting a husband's, though plenty wear both. If you are uncertain which her family carries, ask before ordering.

For most people yes, because there is no size to get wrong and no fit preference to guess. A throw or table linen in a family sett gets used weekly, which clothing bought as a surprise often does not. See Scottish gifts for her for the wider range.