As South Africans, we’ve adopted the beautiful ancient African word “Ubuntu”, which means “humanity to others; I am because we are”. The word serves as a reminder of our innate ability to feel compassion for others.
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Let’s do things a bit differently this festive season, instead of hitting the shopping malls in search of gifts, let’s look a bit closer to home and support our local small businesses.
A convenient and enjoyable way to support locals is by visiting one of the many upcoming Christmas markets planned during the festive season in Cape Town.
By supporting local enterprises, you could be making a huge difference in someone’s life, as many small businesses are run by just one person or family. Spending your money locally also helps to stimulate the economy as well as create and sustain jobs. And the added bonus is that you’ll be drowning in feel-good endorphins.
Here are 12 local businesses to keep in mind when doing your festive shopping:
1. Utopian Terrariums:
Beautiful and uniquely grown terrariums for the plant lover.
2. Cocoon & Co:
Cocoon & Co Cape Town sells the most beautiful items for your home, made from natural materials and upcycled. From planters, beach baskets, doorstoppers and everything in between, these are perfect gifts for your house-proud bestie.
3.BlackSherbet Gifting:
Treat your favourite foodie to sweet and savoury gifts from BlackSherbet. The pop-up gifting shop sells beautifully packaged sweet and savoury gifts including baked goods, cake sprinkles and even edible glitters for drinks.
4. The Little Banner Company:
The Little Banner Company sells custom handmade fabric banners, felt name garlands and the most adorable personalised Christmas stockings.
5. Primrose Woodworks:
Primrose Woodworks creates wooden crafts and custom-made furniture.
6. PINA Jewel:
PINA makes fun, funky and nostalgic jewellery. The perfect gift for all the special ladies in your life.
7. Ancient Routes:
Ancient Routes is an online gifting shop with special little finds like custom-made scented candles in a teacup.
8. The Tinkerer:
Bespoke copper items made to order.
9. Little Squish:
Spoil the little people in your life with toys from Little Squish
10. Quirky Sox:
Gift someone with a pair of funky personalised socks.
11. Kecks:
Fun, comfortable and quick drying – the perfect underwear to wear under boardshorts!
12. Hulsman Hub:
Spoil your furbabies with a Christmas doggy bag.
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