If you are like me, you love supporting the local economy. And the best way to do that is by supporting local shops. Here is the perfect gift guide with gift ideas from local South African artisans.
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Here is a list of locals to buy your festive gifts from:
Siobhan & Co
Siobhan & Co is the perfect place for gift shopping for the person who loves organizing. They have desk organization sets and also calendars and notepads.
Mia Melange
Mia Melange has a variety of handcrafted interior décor and lifestyle products to choose from. You can shop their products online or visit their two shops in Cape Town.
Mother City Jungle
The Mother City Jungle is the perfect place to buy the perfect gift for a plant lover. They do free delivery nationwide and you can add a gift tag at checkout.
KELP by Ray
KELP by Ray is a South African brand that sells cotton rope bags. The material they use is also locally sourced.
Rialheim
Rialheim is located in Robertson and has a great option of ceramic products. Their products are made on the farm in Robertson, but they have also opened a shop in Johannesburg.
Simply Granola
Simply Granola has been created by Nicola in 2016 and they sell a variety of healthy and wholesome products. You will find the perfect gift here for someone who loves healthy living.
Blu Betty
Blu Betty is a shoe brand that specializes in leather shoes. Their products are manufactured in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
Laid Back Co
Laid back started back in the owner, Jan’s, garage about 16 years ago. They sell a variety of hand-crafted wood products.
Knus
Knus is an online shop that supports over 130 local designers. Since it is not just one designer, there are such a great variety of products to choose from.
Spases
Spases started out as a blog in 2010 and they focus on minimal and natural. They appreciate African heritage and create beautiful products such as cushions and clutches.
Miinella
Miinella has a set of pre-designed jewelry options available, but they also do luxury, customized jewelry.
Ucook
Ucook is the perfect gift for the food lover. They have different options to choose from. You can choose their meal kit options, where they provide you with all the ingredients and a recipe to follow. There are craft meal options that only require you to put the meal in the oven. Or you can do the subscription option.
Theron & Theron
Theron & Theron was started by two sisters in 2015. They have a selection of leather products locally made in South Africa.
Villa Lifestyle
Villa sells products from local Franschhoek and Winelands communities and also artisans from all over South Africa.
Shop Wakoyo
Wakoyo is an online shop that sells African designs. They have a variety of products to choose from.
Something Good Studio
Something Good Studio is a local brand that sells textiles and they are located in Johannesburg. All their products are made in limited edition batches.
Bytjie
Bytjie Salf sells some great natural skincare products. Their products are known to leave your skin soft and hydrated.
Freedom of Movement
This is probably one of the most well-known South African brands and they have expanded their product catalogue over the years. Fombrand (standing for Freedom of Movement) was established by four brothers and they specialize in premium leather products.
Marked by Light
Marked by light sells laser cut and engraved jewelry. You can choose from their existing designs or you can let them create a custom design for you.
Plan B
Plan B makes one-in-kind ceramic mugs with cute phrases/ quotes printed on them. There are different quotes to shop from.
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Wow, this is amazing! Love all the home decor and the fact that you can shop from your blog
Yaaay! Hope it helps 🤗