5 truly special and unique handmade-in-Cork presents to buy this year
There’s extra magic in a handmade gift.
As the Christmas season rolls around and you’re shopping for the same people in your family and friends circle once again, unique pressie ideas are harder to come by.
Luckily, Cork is awash with talented creatives making and selling cool gifts this year, from traditional toys that will delight a small person in your life to sustainable accessories that can be enjoyed every day.
We’ve rounded up some of our favorites to help you avoid the mass-produced mayhem, support your community, and keep-it-local, like.
1. These beautiful heirloom bunnies by @thelittlevintagetearoom1
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These old-school bunnies will have you swooning from the jump, with stunning hand-embroidered details and different outfits – these are gorgeous gifts to pass down from generation to generation.
You can buy a bunny for €80 (plus delivery) by direct messaging @thelittlevintagetearoom1 on Instagram or Facebook.
2. This dainty modern embroidery by @craftsbykatecork
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Inspired by modern biodiversity and the Irish landscape, @craftsbykatecork has a wonderful selection of her dainty handiwork for sale. Choose from a plethora of designs including beautiful flora and fauna patterns as well as gorgeous handmade Christmas decorations.
New pieces are posted on her IG page and available from €30 upwards depending on detail and size.
3. These beautiful handcrafted mugs by @maryoreganpottery
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If your loved one, like us, has a ceramic mug obsession, look no further than these beauties by @maryoreganpottery. Created for the new Three Fools Cafe opening in Carrigaline, a select few of these will be available (along with other mugs and stunning art prints) as part of a pre-Christmas drop on her website, which happens today, Thursday, December 1st at 9pm.
Mugs range from €20-€28 and art prints from €50-€100. Any of her creations will carry you through the hot-beverage season with ease – while *also* looking super chic on your shelves, win-win.
4. These adorable baby gifts by @the.little.big.moments
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Have a little one in the fam? What better way to commemorate their very first Christmas than with one of these gorgeous personalised Christmas decorations. Offering everything from baubles to baby milestone books and personalised gift sets, you’ll definitely find something just right for the smallest member of the family over @the.little.big.moments.
Browse their Christmas Baby Gifts section for the perfect present.
5. These stunning (and sustainably made!) macrame bags
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If you’re looking for something beautiful, versatile, handmade, and just *gorgeous* to gift this year – look no further than Pacie Grews’ linkpop shop. This tasseled macrame bag is meticulously hand-knotted with Egyptian cotton cord, and its vintage handles were thrifted, making it truly one of a kind.
Pacie’s offerings also include macrame plant hanging kits, and a very cool bottle sling kit (for someone who can’t keep track of their water bottle) both priced at €30.
