Traditional 6th Anniversary Gifts
Why give certain materials for 6th wedding anniversary?
The Traditional Anniversary Gift List suggests iron or candy for a 6th anniversary.
It’s hard to guess why candy is one of the items associated with a 6th anniversary, outside of the idea of sweetness. But maybe that’s enough of a reason… Chocolate may be common, but it’s hard not to like.
Iron, however, seems more in keeping with the other metals in the traditional wedding anniversary gift list. The sixth year is the earliest anniversary that a metal appears in. Iron is known for its durability and usefulness, though less frequently for its beauty. However, the black coloring is both simple and strong.
Buying a useful iron pot for a 6th anniversary may have worked 50 years ago, but it might be more of a stretch today. Luckily, iron can be cast in many striking shapes beyond the purely functional. Possibly a traditional Japanese cast iron teapot might be the right combination of use and beauty. Or perhaps the traditional material of iron, cast in the shape of a very contemporary vase.
The Modern Anniversary Gift List suggests annother possibility for a sixth wedding anniversary... wood. Natural, practical, and beautiful, it can be formed into intricate designs or simply enjoyed in it's natural state.
6th Anniversary Gift Idea
An imported, cast iron vase... unusual and appropriate for a 6th anniversary gift .
This Japanese iron flower vase has a fascinating, asymmetric shape. It's unusual here in the West, but beautiful with a strong Asian feel. Looks best with very simple flower arrangements. This 11.5" high vase is shown here with two gladiolus stems. The "Plum Flower Vase" has been imported directly from Japan.Great for a 6th anniversary gift.
6th anniversary GIft........ Cast Iron (plum flower) Vase
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