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Shopping for the people you love most can easily become a bit stressful. I mean, gifts are an indirect measure of how well you think you know someone, writes Cape {town} Etc’s Robyn Simpson. I have always appreciated a unique sense of style, which admittedly, makes me a pain to shop for.

Got artistic, quirky ladies in your life to keep in mind for Christmas? Here are 10 locally made, wonderfully different gift ideas for those to value a bit of weird in their wardrobe, home or work space.

FIELDBAR Coolers 

Handmade in Cape Town, FIELDBAR makes cooler boxes that are not only thoughtfully designed and beautiful to look at, but also offer category-leading ice performance, often outperforming coolers twice as big. Packed full of ice, and left outside in the shade, the FIELDBAR Drinks Box keeps ice for an incredible 50 hours. A beach day dream.

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Cheeky Mantwa Stationary & Design

Cheeky Mantwa is a joyful stationery brand that gives meals to those in need for every order made. With a commitment to sustainable design, inclusion and quality production, they use carbon neutral shipping to send luxury stationery across the globe whilst empowering women and children.

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Mia Mélange Homeware & Lifestyle

Mia Mélange is a proudly South African brand that handcrafts interior décor and lifestyle products, using predominantly 100% cotton rope. Their team of talented artisans ethically handcrafts baskets, bowls, planters, bags, ottomans, and more.

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  • Online
  • 7 Bird Street, Stellenbosch
  • The Watershed, V&A Waterfront

 

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Farah Hernandez Ceramics

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Luna Lifestyle Intimates & Delicates

Luna Intimates believe in slow fashion and ethical production. That is why all their pieces are made by hand in small batches in Cape Town, to offer you the best quality and beautiful unique products without doing any harm. Their latest collection, Sundaze, features rich and bold colours, floral embroidery and frills and bows that are perfect to lounge the day away in.

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Zoom Shoes

Zoom Shoes contributes to creating a South Africa we can all proud of. A life, full of unforgettable memories inspired by a place like no other. With your support they are able collaborate with charities in order to help those in need. Zoom believes in family, not just our own family but supporting the family we have created. For every pair of shoes bought, Zoom will donate a pair of shoes to a women or child who needs them.

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Humble Jungle Homeware

Humble Jungle sells home goods, gifts and artworks made only in South Africa. These goods are carefully chosen for their creative forms, vibrant colours and excellent quality. Their vision is to help small businesses grow in the South African Market. “We believe that by supporting local, we can make a real contribution towards strengthening our countries economy, and in turn developing a better life for our future generations.”

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Cheekababy Jewellery

Cheekababy is a 90’s throwback! They are a local, female-owned accessories brand featuring handmade phone straps and jewellery. Their master pieces are full of vibrant beads and colourful charms — the accessories you never knew you needed. With a customisation offering, there is something for everyone’s vibe.

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aLoveSupreme Homewear & Stationery

Embracing all things stationery, aLoveSupreme has created a classy collection of notebooks, wrapping paper, gift bags, note cards and gift tags. Branching off into the world of homeware, the range includes cushion covers, tea towels, napkins, trays, melamine and paper placemats. Their plucky prints are also available as tote bags, pouches, laptop sleeves and towels.

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MAL Clothing & Homeware  

All MAL products and designs are made from scratch, with small local partners that they support. Always keeping Nature’s Mother in mind. By buying MAL you’re contributing towards a beautifully designed Library in an under-resourced community in South Africa. Called MakeALibrary, 18 built so far and counting. Products range from sweaters to blankets and pillow cases.

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