A Ward gift for someone who loves books or family stories does not need to be elaborate. A woven throw for the reading chair, a mug for their tea or coasters for the shared table can carry the name in a useful way. These recommendations are from the Irish Ward range; check the heritage design as well as the surname.
Ward gifts at a glance
For the reading chair: the Irish Ward woven blanket
Ward Irish Woven Blanket | Family Crest Tartan Throw. The Ward emblem and Irish National Tartan are woven in 100% cotton with fringe. Sizes are 52 × 37, 60 × 50 and 80 × 60 inches. Choose the smaller option for a compact space or a larger one for more coverage, using the furniture measurements as your guide.
For their usual cup: the Ward Irish mug
Ward Surname Irish Heritage Mug. The 11 oz ceramic mug has a white exterior, black handle and interior, and an Irish Ward design. It is microwave and dishwasher safe. Add a favourite tea or coffee separately if you know their taste; the gift then feels chosen for their routine as well as their name.
For the family table: the Ward coaster set
Ward Irish Family Crest Tartan Coaster Set. Four 3.75-inch square coasters give a shared household something everyone can use. The design has a glossy surface with cork backing. Choose this for a host or a new home when another large decorative item would be less practical.
For a Christmas keepsake: the Irish Ward ornament
Ward Irish Family Crest Ceramic Christmas Ornament. The round ceramic ornament is 3 inches across, printed on both sides and supplied with a gold hanging cord. It is a compact way to include the Ward name in a family gift exchange or a household’s annual decorating ritual.
The bardic connection is an invitation to tell your own story
Irish Mac an Bhaird means “son of the bard” and is associated with learned families. That makes an interesting starting point for a Ward reader, but it does not establish every Ward person’s origin or profession. A remembered saying, a favourite poem or a story about a relative gives the card a real connection.
Keep the Irish and Scottish products distinct
The store also carries Scottish Ward artwork. If you are buying for an Irish connection, use the exact links in this guide and inspect the Irish National Tartan design. For a mixed family history, ask which design the recipient would enjoy. A decorative emblem does not establish a personal coat of arms.
Ward gift questions
Are the Ward products here Irish designs?
Yes. The four featured products are the Irish Ward blanket, mug, coaster set and ceramic ornament. Scottish Ward items elsewhere in the catalog are separate designs.
What works for a Ward who already owns plenty of mugs?
The four-piece coaster set is a useful shared-home option. For Christmas, the compact ceramic ornament adds the name without taking cupboard space.
Before you order
For a dated celebration, allow for making the gift as well as shipping it. Production is currently 1–5 business days, followed by estimated transit of 2–5 business days in the US or 5–10 in the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Shipping to those six countries is free. Delays can occur; these timings are not an arrival guarantee.
Sources
Product details and shipping information checked 10 October 2026. The product page and checkout show current options and prices.
- Ward surname history and further reading
- Ward Irish Woven Blanket | Family Crest Tartan Throw — product specifications
- Ward Surname Irish Heritage Mug — product specifications
- Ward Irish Family Crest Tartan Coaster Set — product specifications
- Ward Irish Family Crest Ceramic Christmas Ornament — product specifications
- Current shipping policy