With only weeks left before Christmas, you still have just enough time to purchase gifts for the special people on your list. One can never have too many totes or pouches in rotation but there are other options that are sure to delight recipients.
Raw honey from Mindanao can be swirled into piping hot tea, a handwoven blanket made of inabel fabric can also double as throw on your sofa, while wooden animal blocks might appeal to both kids and kids at heart.
For those whose pleasures are geared toward the tactile, there’s smooth and colorful silk that benefits endangered species, and frame bags and personalized ornaments that incorporate native solihiya.
They’ll want this within reach when the hotter months kick in. Just Banigs fans made by women weavers of Samar. @justbanigs and @guavasketches on InstagramThese handwoven blankets and hand towels from Abel Philippines get softer with every wash. They can be bought separately or packaged with a choice of comestibles. @abelphilippinesPersonalized holiday ornaments from Pampanga-based RDeco come in the shape of “solihiya” stars, baubles, balls, and trees. inqnews.net/rdecoModel Ria Bolivar designs and crochets bags, vests, and cardis that add a pop of color and texture to a basic outfit. @reveri.crochetThe frame bags made of rattan and vine by craftswomen in Balanga, Bataan, look like sculpted pieces. @pulomain_Top-handle frame bags made of bent bamboo and “solihiya” are eye-catching and sturdy. inqnews.net/alixiamarieBalaiKamay offers a selection of nativity scenes made of wood chips as well as smooth animal shapes fashioned out of wood. inqnews.net/balaikamayGive them the gift of creating with their hands by booking pottery lessons at Laro Ceramics. inqnews.net/laroEver Organics Papaya Sunscreen inqenews.net/everorganicsHello Glow Dry Sampoo inqnews.net/helloglowThis super soft and squishy Squishmallow will be their new favorite cuddle buddy. Available at Toy Kingdom branches. inqnews.net/crisantaThey’ll think of you every time they write with the Kakimori Frost Fountain Pen. inqnews.net/kakimoriHuman Nature is a social enterprise that pays its workers more than minimum wage. All its products like their multiuse Sunflower Premium Beauty Oil are genuinely natural and free from harmful chemicals. inqnews.net/beautyoilCrafted by Jim Weaver Designs’ inhouse, this silk scarf is printed with AZOfree dyes and comes in a gift box. For every purchase, P100 will be donated to further WWF-Philippines’ conservation efforts inqnews.net/butandingscarf
Hear
Express your love with a song, one written just for them by Melodies by Abi. inqnews.net/byabiGive them the ultimate listening experience with the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless inqnews.net/momentum4For the music lover, the Motorino MK4 Turntable. Add some records for a complete surprise. inqnews.net/mk4Hand them the ticket to a world of stories with an Audible subscription. inqnews.net/audible
Taste
Help them up their cocktail game with this gin cocktail essentials kit by Botanic Infusions. Order through @botanicinfusionsph on InstagramGive them a sweet Christmas with Saint Anne Cakes Manila’s Fresh Cream Combi Cake. Order through @saintannecakesmanilaThese kamote crisps are a gift for the whole household— it’s hard to stop munching on them. @balaybalerph on InstagramFor that touch of sweetness, Mindanao-based Amamio Farm has raw forest honey produced through organic farming. inqnews.net/rawhoney
Smell
Keep their car smelling fresh with this car freshener set from Lumi Candles inqnews.net/lumi
BW Conditioning Hair Mist inqnews.net/hairmistThese pleasant-smelling, nontoxic and eco-friendly “katol” cones are made with citronella, neem, “kakawate,” and elemi. inqnews.net/katolThis set of “pili” and elemi oil-infused blends, which includes Sweet Dreams, Stress Away, Rise & Shine, Citronella Burst, and Minty Breeze, is both handy and useful. inqnews.net/piliani
See
Zarah Juan’s Partyline Bag is not just a bag, it’s a treat for the eyes. inqnews.net/zarahjuanCapture and relive special moments with the Instax Mini LiPlay, a compact hybrid instant camera that’s also a smartphone printer. Available at Fujifilm stores nationwide and online flagship stores. inqnews.net/liplayLet them switch from specs to shades in a literal snap with Owndays Snap. inqnews.net/owndayssnapHoliday ornaments from Papemelroti can be personalized to include the recipient’s family name. inqnews.net/papemelrotiSet a festive table with poinsettia-shaped place mats made in Albay out of abaca @mamasitas_albayThis wall calendar by Imprenta 31 features nostalgic scenes of Old Manila including churches, ambulant vendors, and market scenes. inqnews.net/imprentaThe Escolta and Poblacion Modern Barong by Kelvin Morales is wearable art. inqnews.net/kelvinmoralesEver Bilena Tinted Lip Balm. inqnews.net/ebplusserumThe Kilae shawl from Cordillera Couture can be worn several ways and comes in earth tones or cheery shades. @cordilleracouturePersonalized stationery, a thoughtful gift that encourages thoughtfulness. inqnews.net/pepaprintsFor the writer on your list, choose from personalized hardbound journals, note pads, and gift tags from Paperlust. Ph by Stephanie Hilado Lindaya. inqnews.net/paperlust
