While the Philadelphia area is home to many great gift shops, there are some that stand out by offering a great selection of both traditional and unique items visitors can browse while looking for that perfect present to give a loved one, writes Jillian Wilson for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

One of them is pucciManuli in Ardmore. The shop is a true treasure trove of children’s toys, books, stuffed animals, crayons, games, and so much more. This store focuses on the fun and unique that you won’t find anywhere else.

The store focuses specifically on “the small, the special, the unique, and in most cases are handmade, by individuals and small workshops around the world.” pucciManuli is located at 2 Lancaster Avenue in Ardmore, 610-649-2909.

Trace in Ardmore is another great gift shop that is guaranteed to have something to tickle your imagination. It is a place for “curated art, design, and gifts.”

Among the many fun and unique items are serving trays decorated with designs of popular party snacks, classic games such as chess designed to look like art, geode planters, neon lights in fun shapes, and much much more. Trace is located at 80 Rittenhouse Place in Ardmore, 484-413-2793.

Read more about the best gift shops in the region in The Philadelphia Inquirer.