18 Handmade Christmas Gifts from Australia that you can send
Finding the perfect Christmas gift to send to loved ones, whether overseas or across our wonderful country, can be tricky but don’t panic. We have you covered each year at our Christmas market, where you’ll find over 260 designers and producers showcasing their Australian Made product. Finding the perfect Christmas gift is easier than ever. Whether you’re shopping for a friend, siblings, parents, teacher or grandparents, we have something for everyone. Start making your list and make sure you check it twice!
Below are just some of the makers you will find at our upcoming Canberra Christmas Market on 13, 14 & 15 December 2024.
Fiona is the creator, designer and maker at Ashculme Textiles. She lives in the Riverina region of NSW where the family run a herd of gorgeous Suri Alpacas. They use their yarn and Australian merino, dyeing the yarn with natural dyes and local flora. By using the leaves from the local eucalypts, the subtle colours reflect this environment they call home.
Brentos Creative Co is a visual artist and author based in Sydney Australia. Inspired by the Australian bush and long, salty summers, Brentos’ work hums with a signature pastel colour palette and cheeky wildlife characters with an aim to shine a spotlight on how awesome Australia’s wildlife is.
Eucalypse offers a botanical range of jewellery handcrafted in Canberra, inspired by the beauty of nature. Their pieces are carefully crafted using real Australian native flora dried and preserved in resin; perfect for jewellery lovers and nature lovers alike. Discover a stunning selection of pieces including earrings, necklaces, rings and bracelets.
Feist Tea Co. create herbal tea blends that taste fantastic with a well thought out range that caters for all. Whether you’re looking for blends that will have you feeling calmer or sleepier or your skin looking glow-ier, they have something for you. Oh, they also have a fantastic range of masala chai for those so inclined!
Swede Little Things create Nordic inspired accessories for men and women, and are registered with The Australian Made logo. Mixing the softest leather with quality pewter and silver, antler buttons and magnetic clasps, unique handcrafted pieces are handmade in Melbourne using a traditional Sámi (Nordic Indigenous population) leather craft.
Humblee Eco is a small South Australian business, making a range of reusable waxed bags and wraps since 2018. With their focus being on sustainability, they have grown to include aprons & tea towels made from hemp fabric. Featuring more hemp fabric in their product range making waxed bags, sets Humblee Eco above the rest.
My Favourite Apron Co. is the place where unique aprons and matching oven mitts are found! Each product is hand crafted by Kendall using high quality medium weight, 100% cotton fabric, as well as new and vintage buttons. Their range of aprons and oven mitts are the perfect gift for your favourite foodie.
The Merchants of Nonsense love all things Australian. They have created a wonderful range range of hand made, locally produced, limited edition, sustainable and recyclable notebooks, notepads, maps, graphic prints, puzzles, tea towels, calendars and cards.
Megan is the designer and creator behind Murphy & Me Handmade. Every piece is made by her, from the design process to hand painting, cutting and assembling products. With a focus on ‘wearable everyday’ Megan strives to create unique, stylish and classic pieces in a range of shapes, colours and sizes.
The Daisy Tree Handmade Co is a small Aboriginal business created by Wiradjuri artist Aryssa McAlister. Aryssa creates a range of unique and handmade Aboriginal jewellery, cards and art prints. These products are created with the intentions to come together and celebrate a beautiful culture.
Madbagss is all about creativity and a unique brand of fashionable bags. As their handbags are an essential necessity, Madbagss make them from start to finish in a Melbourne studio, producing ethically, whilst always exercising minimal waste.
Productive by You creates Embroidery Kits that are fun, modern and unique. In addition to DIY kits, the Productive by You range also includes original one-of-a-kind embroidered pieces, crochet plushies and key rings, and other fibre art accessories.
This Christmas your gift-giving can be more personal, thoughtful and less stressful by shopping from the designers and producers at our Canberra Christmas Market each year. If you can’t get to any of our markets, our Australian Made Directory is also a wonderful place to browse for gifts that can be sent directly to the recipient on your behalf!