Glasgow is a city full of creatives, makers and innovators. Shop small this Christmas and support your local economy! I’ve pulled together a selection of gift ideas from some of my favourite local creatives, makers, and independent businesses.
Paulin, Wim Wall Clock, £105
With a choice of 27 possible hand combinations, you'll be able to create something that works for any room.
Irregular Sleep Pattern, Chameleon Robe, £120
Designed in Glasgow, this lightweight unlined kimono style-robe has a simple, wrap-around construction designed to sit at knee length, and features roomy patch pockets, reinforced side vents and a generous belt.
Nmarra, Brass Flat Number, £18
Designed with traditional Glasgow tenement flats in mind.
Niki Jones, Velvet Remnant Patchwork Cushion Cover, £62.50
Made using fabric off-cuts and remnants.
How Bizarre Rugs, Shams Runner, £300
A gloriously bold, one-of-a-kind Moroccan runner with a wonderfully offbeat design and a colour palette that's impossible to ignore.
Kelvin Apothecary, Corryvreckan Handmade Soap, £11
A handmade soap with a fresh spring blend of fennel and juniper.
Cath Pots, Stoneware Cup, £50
A cup, thrown on the potters wheel with a light stoneware clay.
8. Lazy Jane, Sol Pendant, £75
Handmade from sterling silver in Glasgow and worn on an 18 inch fine trace chain it is perfect for layering.
9. Cecilia Stamp, Corb Mini Silver Necklace, £95
An easy to wear necklace inspired by the Purism movement of 1918-24.
10. Ingrida Danieliute, Pilnatis Small Tote Bag, £90
Clean, minimalist tote bag with a slick sporty look, made out of organic cotton oilskin.
11. Kate Trouw, Flower Earrings, £50
Flowers, made from gems, for your ears. Lightweight and easy to wear.
12. La Fetiche, Bee Bag, £220
Floral Fairisle Knitted bag, made in Scotland from Scottish Wool.
13. Orzel x Ivy Ellis, Crew Socks, £22.50
Premium socks made in Scotland by Ivy Ellis.
14. LAW, Elly Padded Cardigan, £150
A lightly padded cotton over garment, perfect as a layering piece or cardigan.
15. Early Modern, Veil Eau De Parfum, From £38
A playful exploration of contemporary perfume. Early Modern scents are deliberately abstract, designed for you to experience through the lens of memory and nostalgia, for you to claim as your own.
16. Juju Books, Cyanotype Sketchbook, £65
Handbound sketchbook with a cyanotype print cover, the exposed sewing method highlights the complete hand crafted nature of these books. The pages open flat, so that the ideas and notes can spread across the page.
17. Other Stitch, Workshop Gift Voucher
Ideal for the creative in your life, these workshops offer a relaxed way to learn a new skill and meet new people. Covering embroidery, macrame, appliqué and more! Other Stitch offers a range of craft workshops held at some of Scotlands top bars and restaurants.
18. Bawn, Filcolana Handcream for Knitters, £12
Filcolana Hand Cream contains lanolin, a by-product in the wool industry. Lanolin is nourishing, protecting and moisturising, and such qualities should not go to waste.
19. The Yarn Cake, Ceramic Buttons, £7.25
5 x different colour handmade dot buttons. Use to replace plastic buttons or adorn a handmade item.
20. Rabbet, Casein Paint, £26.40
A natural alternative to acrylic. Made using a milk protein, and all the colours are from plant and earth pigments, made in the Lake District by Wallace Seymour.
21. Rabbet, Handmade Naturally Dyed Papers, 8 Sheets, £25
A selection of handmade papers which have been naturally dyed, including with Rhubarb Root.
22. Nervus Fibre, Hand Dyed Mystery Set, 3 Skeins, £46.20
3 Skeins of beautiful hand dyed yarn across a selection of luxury bases.
23. Glasgow Film Theatre, Cinema Ticket Voucher, £12.50
Give the gift of film with a voucher for this legendary cinema.
24. Em’s Realm, Custom Illustration, From £40
A fun personalised portrait of 1 to 4 people, with the option to add up to 2 pets. Digitally illustrated by Emily and delivered as a high-resolution digital file, ready to print and frame.
25. Risotto Studio, Mini 2027 Risograph Calendar, £9
Brighten your wall and keep track of the days with this much-loved MINI Calendar, a pocket-sized planner that's been a RISOTTO favourite since 2012.
26. Dyers Wynd, Floral Tarot, £16.99
Use the language of flowers to illuminate your past, present and future with this 78-card tarot deck and guidebook.
27. Bare Bones, Mini Bar Collection, £10.50
The perfect introduction to Bare Bones chocolates, a 20g bar of each.
28. Kitty’s Donuts, Donut Gift Voucher
Name a better treat than a handmade Donut? The perfect little pick me up.
29. Dyers Wynd, The Art of the Occult, £20
A visual feast of eclectic artwork informed and inspired by spiritual beliefs, magical techniques, mythology and otherworldly experiences.
30. Sandweegies Magazine, £16
Sandweegies Issue 02 turns its focus to one of Glasgow’s most iconic foods: the breakfast roll. This issue explores the cafés, bakers and sandwich makers who keep this tradition alive, while looking at how Glasgow’s breakfast culture is evolving.
31. ARD Bakery, Advent Calendar, £42.50
Enjoy the countdown to Christmas with this limited edition fun and colourful chocolate filled advent calendar! Behind each door is a delicious hand painted chocolate bonbon, made using only the finest ingredients, to create chocolates that taste every bit as good as they look.
32. Ben Mervis, The Festive Baker, £29.95
An expertly curated and extraordinary collection of more than 170 sweet and savory baking recipes to mark festive events, celebrations, and cultural traditions around the world.
33. The Good Coffee Cartel, Refillable Coffee Beans, From £8
Get just the right beans from this speciality coffee roasters and coffee shop in Kinning Park, Glasgow's Southside.
34. Five March, Gift Voucher
Give the gift of relaxed dining and great food at this Glasgow institution.
35. Concrete Nature, Seasonal Fruit & Veg A3 Riso Print, £25
This handy calendar features fruits and vegetables for you to buy, harvest & forage each season in the UK.
36. La Gelatessa, Gift Voucher
Glasgow’s best gelato (in my opinion). Small batch artisan gelato with incredible flavours, and hot chocolates to keep you warm in the winter.
37. Some Great Reward, Record Gift Voucher
A great Glasgow record shop, with a wide selection of vinyl records across loads of genres. They have something for every vinyl lover.
38. Jagoda Sadowska, Twin Peaks Sticker Sheet, £8
Bring a touch of mystery and surreal charm with this Twin Peaks-inspired A5 sticker sheet. . Featuring 9 high-quality, waterproof stickers in various sizes.
39. Coolest Slug, Angel on the Cloud Vase, £35
Made of white stoneware clay and fired twice at a high temperature. It is decorated with a food-safe underglaze pencil. Each work individually hand built and one-and-only design.
40. Modern Love Store, Trinkets Sticker, £3.25
This cute glitter sticker is perfect for the Trinket lover in your life!
41. Sophy Louise, I Heart Tatties Pin, £8
If they love tatties they will love this!
42. Grateful Gallery, Conzo and Globel - Is Didn’t Work Out… A3 Print, £50
The artwork comes from a mural made at Barras Market, Glasgow by Ciaran Glöbel and Conzo Throb. High Quality A3 Giclee Print, Signed by the artist.
43. Goat Pierrot, Porcelain Pupnubbin, £31
A lovely little guy, handmade porcelain pup full of character.
