Maillon des Sables Beach Brush

What

A handheld beach brush for sweeping sand from the skin. Made in France from solid sapelli and beechwood, with horsehair bristles and a cord to slip around the wrist.

Why

At this price, a beach brush is a love letter with bristles. To someone who loves to travel, or to yourself—a rather extravagant declaration that the sea has a permanent place in your life.

Its useful little ritual is part of the gift: brushing away the grains that scratch and irritate, leaving a trace of sea dust on your legs and a fond thought of whoever gave you the brush. Yourself included.

A shower can remove the sand. It cannot be quite so sentimental.