Unique Corporate Holiday Gifts for Clients: Silk Ties and Scarves
Trinh HaiQuick answer: A corporate holiday gift lands when it is something the client keeps, not something they file. For one client, send a boxed silk tie and cufflink set at $191, or a 26 inch (65 cm) silk scarf at $97. Add a handwritten note and ship it straight to them.
What do you send a client who can buy anything? The usual answer is a basket, and the basket usually goes to the break room. A gift they take home does the work you wanted from it.
This guide covers what to send, how to match it to the person, what to write on the card and when to order. Every price and size comes from the Folk Form store today.
In this guide: What makes a good gift · Which option · Our pick for a client list, if you are unsure · What should you avoid for a client list? · Presentation · The card · When to order · FAQ
What makes a corporate gift worth keeping?
A good client gift is personal enough to use and modest enough to accept. It carries no logo. It does not ask for anything in return. And it shows you paid attention to the person as well as the account.
Logoed items fail the first test. A water bottle with your name on it says the gift was for you. A silk tie with a woven dragon says the gift was for them.
Check the recipient's rules before you choose. Many firms cap the value of gifts staff may accept. In the US, the IRS also limits the business deduction for gifts to $25 per recipient per year (IRS Publication 463). Ask your accountant how that applies to you.
Which silk gift suits which client?
Match the piece to what you know about the person. If you have seen the client in a tie, send a tie. If you know nothing, send a scarf in a deep color, since a deep print suits most wardrobes.
| Gift | Price | Best for | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silk tie and cufflinks set | $191 to $224 | A client who wears a tie to meetings | 100% mulberry silk jacquard, 3.1 x 57 in (8 x 145 cm); cufflinks need double cuffs |
| Crimson dragon tie, alone | $167 | A client whose cuffs close with buttons | Ly Dynasty dragon woven into the cloth |
| Silk scarf, 26 inch (65 cm) | $97 | A client when you are unsure of their taste | Hand screen-printed, hand-rolled edge, boxed |
| Silk scarf, 36 inch (90 cm) | $153 | A senior partner, or a milestone | Wraps the head or shoulders |
| Silk scarf, 22 inch (55 cm) | $75 | A team member or assistant | Ties on a bag or wrist |
| Silk twilly, 2.6 x 59 in (6.5 x 150 cm) | $57 | A modest thank-you | A ribbon of silk for hair or a bag |
The tie sets come in several weaves, including Obsidian, Emerald, Navy Dot and Blue Chain at $191, and the dragon designs at $224. The crimson set is the boldest of them: a dark red tie with a pale dragon. See the full range of silk neckties and silk scarves.
The dragon has a meaning you can mention in the card. The Ly Dynasty dragon belongs to the art of the imperial citadel in Hanoi.
Our pick for a client list, if you are unsure
For a client who wears a tie, choose the Obsidian tie and cufflink set at $191. A dark, quiet weave, it reads as formal and still looks like a choice. For anyone else, choose a 26 inch silk scarf at $97 in navy or another deep color.
Both arrive in a rigid gift box. The scarf comes with a story card naming its motif, an illustrated styling guide, a care card and a small cutting of the same silk. Nothing is left for you to wrap.
If the client carried a hard project with grace, consider the Imperial Lotus scarf. Its lotus is redrawn from carved stone in the same citadel. It gives the card something true to say, and it asks nothing of the reader.
What should you avoid for a client list?
Do not treat this as a gift for every list. Each piece is made by hand and starts at $57, so it suits a short list of people you want to thank properly. For a list of hundreds, a handmade silk piece will not fit the budget.
For larger orders, send us a note through our contact page before you buy. We can tell you what is realistic.
How should you present a client gift?
Keep it plain. The box does the work. Folk Form gifts arrive in a rigid box, so you do not need wrapping paper or a ribbon.
Ship it straight to the client. Enter their address as the shipping address and yours as billing. Write your message in the Gift message box in your cart and we copy it onto a card by hand. No price travels in the parcel.
A quiet suggestion for the order itself: choose the piece first and write the note while it is in front of you, since a client tends to read the card before the silk. The tie sets live in our silk necktie collection, and the boxed squares in the 26 in scarf collection. There is a promotion code field at checkout, and BLOG5 will take 5% off.
What should the card say?
Keep the note to two sentences and put one specific thing in it. Three starting points:
- For a long-standing client: "Thank you for a year of good work together. The dragon on this tie comes from the art of a Hanoi citadel, and we thought of you."
- For a new relationship: "We are glad to be working with you. This is a small thank-you for the trust."
- For a team after a hard project: "Thank you for the long hours on the launch. This is for the day you wear it out."
Do not mention the price, or what you hope comes next.
When should you order, and how long does delivery take?
Orders ship from Vietnam in 1 to 3 business days and reach US addresses 9 to 15 business days after dispatch. That is up to 18 business days, about three and a half weeks, from the day you order. Count back from the date you want it delivered, and add a few days for approvals on your side.
We pay the import duty, so the client owes nothing at the door. Shipping is free on orders of $90 or more and $20 below that. Returns are accepted within 30 days if the piece is unused, unwashed and unworn, in its original box.
Before you decide on Unique Corporate Holiday Gifts for Clients
What is a good corporate holiday gift for a client who has everything?
Something useful that carries no logo. A boxed silk tie and cufflink set, or a 26 inch silk scarf, shows you noticed the person. It is also a gift they can wear, not store.
How much should you spend on a client gift?
Spend what your relationship and the recipient's company rules allow. At Folk Form, gifts start at $57 for a twilly and $97 for a boxed scarf. The sets run $191 to $224.
Are silk ties appropriate for business gifts?
Yes, when you know the client wears one. If you do not, choose a scarf. A tie asks the recipient to wear it, so it works best with someone you have seen in a jacket.
Do the cufflinks fit every shirt?
They need a double (French) cuff, the kind that folds back with no buttons. If you are unsure, send the crimson dragon tie alone at $167.
Can you send the gift directly to the client?
Yes. Enter their address as shipping and yours as billing. Your note is copied by hand and no price is included.
Is it real silk?
Yes, 100% mulberry silk. Our scarves are 16 momme (supplier-specified), and each comes with a small cutting for a home burn test.
