Super unique Christmas gifts from small businesses for your loved ones!
Struggling with gift ideas? Want to support small businesses? What to outdo everyone and give the most magical present ever? We’ve got your back. Below are a range of exceptional gifts from small businesses that are sure to wow not just the receiver but everyone watching too!
These stunning and ornately decorated boxes feature images of graceful Indian queens on them and are sure to make your special gift receiver feel like a queen themselves. Although they work great as mendhi ceremony, haldi ceremony and bridesmaid gifts, they are also very unique Christmas presents! Pop a trinket in and it’s a multilayered festive treat.
2) Antique, gold, Queen Victoria pendent and earrings from Jhalak’s Jewellery
Have an antique or vintage jewellery lover in your life? Then this stunning set is sure to make them jump with glee.
3) Antique gold and red stone ring with carved pieces on either side
Another exceptional piece from the wonderful business Jhalak’s Jewellery. This pretty ring will make anyone, not just vintage jewellery lovers, happy. The carving on either side of the red stone is unique and sure to be a conversation starter as well as a statement piece to accompany an outfit on a night out.
4) Beautiful, gold, painted peacock stand
Jewellery can typically only be enjoyed by the wearer but if you’d like to gift someone something for their home, that can be enjoyed by everyone, then this glorious handprinted peacock stand is perfect. A show-piece home decor item, it’s sure to attract attention from guests but is also sturdy and can be put to use.
5) Antique brass lotus flower shaped stand/decorative feature
From seller Bhatt Artisan Homeware, this pretty stand is another great decorative but also useful home decor item. In fact, pop some fairy lights or baubles in it and it makes a fantastic festive decoration too!
6) Clear, diamond-cut bead and gold incense holder
Nothing evokes Christmas quite like smell. Give the gift of smell with this pretty diamond-shaped bead and gold incense holder. It reflects the light creating a warm glow and the shine attracts the eye. Throw in some Christmas scented incense sticks and it’s a great set!
7) Ornate silver engraved bowl and spoon in red velvet box
This beautiful and intricately engraved silver bowl and spoon with accompanying red box (how festive!) from Balaram Arthouse makes for a very considered and grown-up gift, especially great for someone you don’t know quite well but want to make feel special.
8) Multi-coloured, multi-chain elegant necklace
This beautiful handmade necklace from Nisha’s Handmade Pieces featuring multicoloured and pearl beads linked with gold chain is a great gift for any age. It will compliment many different outfits including Asian and Western wear and even works great for dressing up jeans and a t-shirt.
9) Gold bangle with linked rings
If you really want to bring the dazzle this Christmas - and be bang on trend then this stunning sun and flower design bracelet with hand ornament and attached rings for each finger is sure to do it! They’re sure to love it so much they’ll wear it on Christmas Day itself!
10) Set of books
If you’re looking for a stocking filler then this set of handmade books from India with soft woven pages are perfect. Each cover is different with a unique design and will make writing their plan for the new year so much fun!
Beautiful and intricate, cut gold and clear stone cuff/bangle that perfectly compliments most Asian outfits due to its neutral colouring. Also works wonderfully with western occasion clothing or just to dress up day to day outfits.