06/12/2025
As the festive season approaches, we’re drawn to gifts that feel truly considered — pieces shaped by quality, craft and sustainability. This year, we bring together British and Japanese makers who champion slow design and the kind of craftsmanship that enriches everyday living.
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NAKAGAWA
Celebrating centuries-old kogei through everyday objects. This weekend, iimmerse yourself in Matcha Tea Ceremonies and workshops, including rare tea-whisk-making masterclasses led by Master Craftsman Tango Tanimura (6–7 Dec). Book via link in bio.
TEDDY’S WISH x TRUE GRACE
One of the most meaningful gifts in our edit: the refillable Wave of Light candle, hand-crafted in Wiltshire in two nature-inspired scents. All profits support Teddy’s Wish, funding research into baby loss and offering vital support to grieving families. Buy via link in bio.
ANOTHER COUNTRY
Pared-back, natural and timeless. Discover stoneware pottery, oak candleholders, the elegant Cob Decanter and the AC x WM Brown bar trolley.
NIWAKI
Beautifully engineered Japanese tools designed for a lifetime of use. From the iconic Hori Hori to mini tool bags and classic enamelware.
FOLDE
An independent bookshop celebrating nature, craft and thoughtful living. Their new Shaftesbury showroom offers a serene space to discover books that nourish the mind.
THE SNOW SHEPPARD
Small-batch British design. Home accessories, storage and beautifully made wooden toys.
GATHER
100% British wool blankets, from fleece to finished textile. Soft, warm and beautiful
PLANTED CABIN at RIVER COTTAGE
An off-grid retreat set within 100 acres of organic farmland in Devon. Slow mornings, kitchen-garden strolls and West Country landscapes.
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