To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at SE Iowa News asked our friends at The Grommet for their latest and greatest practical gift suggestions for 2021.
These guides are geared towards specific interests. You’ll be able to find something for even the toughest person on your Christmas shopping list.
Top 5 Handcrafted Gifts
1) Book Themed Infinity Scarf
STORIARTS: Book Themed Infinity Scarf - Strange the Dreamer
2) Custom Made Serving Tray
Functional art for your home, boat, or cottage. A bathymetric representation of your favorite lake or coastal area, including roads and local details. Choose from over 6, 000 maps currently available.
3) Ceramic Cooking & Serving Tagine Pot
This tagine pot is perfect for cooking and serving food at home. The dome-shaped lid allows for the ingredients within the pot to steam out, creating flavorful meals. Kamsah's proprietary handcrafting process ensures that your tagines are of the highest quality with absolutely no aesthetic defects. Each piece is made by local women for a fair wage in Nabeul, Tunisia, a city that’s been making renowned ceramics for centuries. And Kamsah supports the region even further, giving 10% of its profits to causes that benefit its artisans.
4) French Rolling Pin
The French Rolling Pin’s long, elegant design features ends that taper to a slender point. Circular rotation is a breeze, making it ideal for quick work.
5) Lacquer-Embossed Leather Coin Purse
This leather coin purse is carefully handmade in Japan by artisans who practice traditional methods that date back to 1582. Originally used as a way to decorate and boost the durability of leather pieces on Samurai armor, lacquer is embossed onto supple deerskin leather for a beautiful layer of protection. The intricate designs give the purse a distinctive finish and makes one a gift rich in history.
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