Festive Luxury
Shake out a beautiful white and indigo tablecloth and brew a small espresso, light and candle and open a journal. This package will provide a moment of peace and reflection for those living overseas, as everything in this collection is designed to be sent abroad and to comply with international customs regulations.
Every item we sell is made by a producer dedicated to changing the world for the better. Here’s how your gift is making a difference:
Working for Maison Bengal means women in rural Bangladesh have jobs that not only value traditional craft skills, but also can be done from home and fit around childcare.
In India, Nila House works with communities of craftspeople to keep traditional skills alive and allow makers to earn a decent living from their work.
The One-Armed Potter is the business name of Gary Fulton who started working with clay in prison, via the LandWorks scheme. He now gives money and time back to the organisation to help other former prisoners find a new path.
Goldfinger work with waste wood and are committed to working with young people who live near their studio, providing training and apprenticeships to those not currently in education or employment.
For every Dove card sold, Scribble & Daub will donate 25p to Save The Children and Doctors Without Borders in recognition of their work in conflict zones, especially and currently, in Gaza.
Good & Proper Tea want to shake up the tea industry. By developing relationships with all of their suppliers they can address problems in each locality.
From recycled fire hoses to offcuts from the luxury leather industry, Elvis & Kresse give an elegant second life to materials that would otherwise be wasted.
National charity Camphill Village Trust support adults with learning disabilities and autism. They also support several of their service users “to discover unique skills and talents” and then to start creating.
Qasa Qasa work with artisans and craftspeople all over East Africa to preserve traditional skills and communities by helping makers to access new markets for their work. .
The beans for Redemption Roasters’ coffee are roasted inside prisons, helping prisoners gain useful skills and lower reoffending rates. Former offenders are also employed in Redemption’s coffee shops.
Makers of reusable and durable items, Ocean Bottle also partner with the charity Plastic Bank, who work with coastal communities to collect plastic. Every time an Ocean Bottle is sold, Plastic Bank receives a donation.
Mason Bengal Large Basket - Approx measurements - Length: 42cm, width: 32cm, Height: 20cm. Made from hogla sea grass.
Nila Margin Indigo Table Cloth - Size - 2.25 x 1.65 M. 100% handloom cotton with natural dye details. Hand wash separately in cold water and line dry in the shade. The natural green colour may fade slightly over time, with exposure to direct sunlight. The textile may carry subtle irregularities - this is a part of the beauty of handwoven textiles.
One-Armed Potter Espresso Cups - Made from stoneware clay with a food-safe glaze. Not dishwasher safe. Approx 7cm high, 8cm diameter.
Goldfinger Erno Coasters - Dimensions: 9cm x 9 cm. To take the best care of them, rinse them with warm water, wipe clean and dry immediately. Never put them in the dishwasher or leave soaking in water. Every couple of months, feed with oil to protect the wood. Apply oil with a cloth and remove excess with a clean cloth and leave to dry for 48 hours. Do not over apply. Follow these guidelines and your coasters will have a long and happy life.
Scribble and Daub Dove Card - Cards are 11.5 x 17cm and blank for your message.
Good and Proper English Breakfast Tea - Black tea grown in Kangaita, Kirinyaga District, Kenya, Khongea Estate, Assam, India, Dimbula, Sri Lanka. Product will keep for up to 12 months in an airtight container in a cool and dry environment. Packaging: whole leaf tea bags are 100% compostable, Natureflex internal bag , outer cardboard box.
Elvis & Kresse firehose notebook - Notebook Dimensions: A5 Paper – H 22 x W 16.5 x D 2 cm. Refill Dimensions: H 21 x W 15.
Nila Napkins x 4 - 100% handloom cotton with natural dye details. Hand wash separately in cold water and line dry in the shade. The natural green colour may fade slightly over time, with exposure to direct sunlight. The textile may carry subtle irregularities - this is a part of the beauty of handwoven textiles.
Camphill Village Trust Small pinecone candle - Candle is 100% beeswax and made by hand by residents at Camphill Village Trust’s Botton Village in Yorkshire.
Qasa Qasa coffee scoop - Material: African Blackwood from Tanzania. Each one is exquisitely carved by Joseph in Mtwara, Tanzania.
Redemption Roasters - Blue pack, 250g
Ocean Bottle 1L - Materials: HDPE; PP Phenolic resin; silicone; part recycled stainless steel; NFC Smart chip. 100% recyclable packaging.
Please note, due to stock availability we may need to replace items. We will endeavour to select the closest alternative where possible.
Our warehouse closes on 20th December any orders placed after 16th December may not arrive until January.
Please check the dates and allergens on individual items to ensure you enjoy the goods in your hamper when they are at their best.