Top 10 Favorite Holiday Gifts for the Chinese Lunar New Year 2026 (from Xiang Li Art)
November 23, 2025 · Tripti Gore Chandorkar
Introduction
The holidays are around the corner, and Lunar New Year 2026 is trotting in right behind them — literally. It’s the Year of the Horse! And we’re celebrating with a hand-picked collection of gifts that are meaningful, art-filled, high-quality, and joyfully unique.
Whether you’re searching for holiday magic, Lunar New Year blessings, or simply want to give someone a gift that stands out (and stands for something), our 2025–2026 gift guide brings together the best of Xiang Li’s watercolor art, wearable fashion, and functional everyday beauty.
Let’s dive in!
Top 10 Favorite Gifts for Year of the Horse
Elegant, symbolic, and perfect for new beginnings.
For Lunar New Year 2026, Xiang Li has created a delicate watercolor horse, full of vibrant energy, grace, and good fortune. These three gifts make beautiful keepsakes for anyone starting fresh chapters in 2026 — students, creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone who loves meaningful art.
1. Year of the Horse Hardcover Journal
A gift for dreamers, doers & journal-keepers.
This stunning journal features Xiang Li’s elegant watercolor horse on a smooth, durable hardcover. Perfect for goal planning, gratitude lists, or simply capturing the magic of the Year of the Horse.
2. Year of the Horse Artistic Mug
For mornings filled with intention.
Sip on inspiration! This accent mug turns your everyday coffee or tea ritual into a moment of reflection and creativity.
3. Year of the Horse Wooden Jewelry Box
A beautiful keepsake box with symbolic energy.
Thoughtful, functional, and artful — this wooden box is a lovely gift for jewelry lovers, teens, or anyone who wants to store treasures in something meaningful.
Panda Collection
Whimsical, cute, and always a bestseller.
Our pandas have developed a fan-following of their own — from holiday parties to cozy weekend breakfasts, these designs melt hearts instantly.
4. Panda Table Runners
Holiday cheer meets adorable elegance.
These statement runners instantly warm up a dining space. Choose from a festive holiday version or a sweet “ice cream banquet” scene — both guaranteed conversation starters.
Explore the panda table runners here in the holiday decorations section.
Ice Cream Banquet
5. Panda Mugs (Multiple Styles!)
Heartwarming pandas for cozy mornings.
Whether you’re gifting to a panda lover, a kid, or someone who treasures cute art, these mugs are instant happiness. These come in two different sizes and many colors.
Explore the panda mugs collection here.
6. Panda Wall Art
Bring a touch of joy and gentle whimsy to any room with Xiang Li’s panda wall art. These tender watercolor pandas capture playfulness and heart-melting sweetness, brightening spaces while keeping the soft elegance of Xiang Li’s signature style.
Explore the panda wall art collection here.
The Chinese Empress Collection
Art, history, storytelling — all in one place.
7. The Chinese Empresses Hardcover Art Book
An exquisite coffee-table must-have for art lovers.
This hardcover book collects Xiang Li’s breathtaking Empress portraits — a treasure for art lovers, historians, and collectors.
Find this Chinese Empresses coffee table book here.
8. Wearable Art: The Empress Bomber Jackets
Holiday show-stoppers. Lunar New Year statement pieces. Everyday confidence.
These bestselling wearable-art bomber jackets transform Xiang Li’s Empress paintings into luxurious, eye-catching fashion. They’re lightweight, versatile, and universally flattering — pair them with jeans, skirts, dresses, or even athleisure. Perfect for the stylish friend who “already has everything”!
Explore these jackets and other tops here.
Guanyin: Compassion and Love Collection
Icons of peace and protection for the holidays.
9. Guanyin Tote Bags
These eco-friendly totes feature Xiang Li’s modern watercolor interpretations of Guanyin, the goddess of compassion. A meaningful and practical gift — for teachers, friends, caregivers, or anyone who appreciates thoughtful symbolism.
Explore these tote bags and others here.
Explore Chinese Guanyin Tote Bags
10. Guanyin Wall Art
Bring the quiet strength and compassion of Guanyin into your home with Xiang Li’s serene watercolor wall art. These pieces radiate calm, protection, and loving presence — perfect for meditation corners, entryways, or any space that could use a touch of peace. Whether you are gifting to a loved one or creating your own sanctuary, Guanyin wall art offers a timeless reminder of compassion, inner clarity, and spiritual grace.
Explore the Guanyin collection and other prints here.
Explore Chinese Guanyin Wall Art CollectionWHY THESE GIFTS ARE SO SPECIAL
✔️ Art you won’t find anywhere else. Every piece is created from Xiang Li’s original watercolor artworks.
✔️ High-quality, made-to-order craftsmanship. Thoughtful, sustainable production — the opposite of fast fashion.
✔️ Perfect for both Christmas AND Lunar New Year. This is rare: gifts that carry meaning across cultural celebrations.
✔️ Deep symbolism for 2026
The Year of the Horse represents:
- Strength
- Leadership
- Adventure
- Good fortune
- Creative energy
A beautiful message to gift your family and friends.
Ready to Start Your Holiday + Lunar New Year Gifting? Let art, culture, and creativity guide your gifting this season!
Fei Wu and Tripti Gore Chandorkar