Gift certificates

Give a portrait, let them choose the photo.

A gift certificate keeps the surprise, and lets the person you love choose the photograph and share their companion’s story in their own time.

$3,000 for one companion, $5,000 for two · 26 × 26 in · valid for 12 months · shipping included

How it works

A gift in four simple steps

  1. I

    You order

    Fill in the form below. We’ll send you the payment details, by bank transfer, Zelle or crypto.

  2. II

    We send the certificate

    A beautifully designed certificate with a personal code, ready to print or forward, sent to you or straight to them on the date you choose.

  3. III

    They choose the photo

    When they’re ready, they apply with their code, their favourite photograph and their companion’s story.

  4. IV

    We make the portrait

    The portrait is threaded by hand in our Accra studio and shipped with DHL to their door, anywhere in the world.

Silk-thread portrait of a Bengal cat

Why a certificate

The kindest way to give a portrait

  • SurpriseNo need to ask for a photo and give the secret away.
  • MemorialFor someone who has lost a companion, choosing the photo themselves can be part of remembering.
  • TimingGive it on the day, even at the last minute. The portrait is made afterwards.
  • ChoiceThey decide when they’re ready, within 12 months.
About you
About the gift
Delivery
Where should we send the certificate?

No payment is taken now. We’ll email you the payment details, and your certificate is sent once payment is received. See our terms.

Good to know

Gift certificate details

How does the recipient use it?

They apply on our commission page and enter the code on their certificate, along with their photograph and their companion’s story. Everything else works like a normal commission.

How long is it valid?

12 months from the date it is issued.

Can it be used for a larger size?

Yes. The certificate value goes towards a larger portrait, and the difference is paid when they apply.

Can it be refunded?

No. Gift certificates can’t be refunded or exchanged for cash. See our terms.