Last minute gift shopping blues? Check out this local guide
Shopping for a last minute Christmas gift? Look no further than these high quality, locally made spoils.
1. Gin for the win
This locally distilled gin struck gold at the 2022 World Gin Awards with its fresh, hand-harvested botanical ingredients in copper.
Karoa Cara white gin, the first cloudy gin from South Africa, won the Best South African contemporary gin category.
Prices range from R499 per bottle and you can find it locally at Tops at Lifestyle, Alchemy and Wineology. It can also be ordered online at theginguy.co.za.
2. Luxurious leather
Ground Cover, based at the Litchi Orchard in Salt Rock, stocks a gorgeous range of ethically handcrafted leather footwear.
How beautiful are these Unisex Grandpa sandals (R725) and Sling Bag (R960)?
We would swoon if we found them under the Christmas tree.
3. Mr Sandman
There is no need to count sheep when you are sleeping on bed linen made by local bed linen manufacturer Sheep Culture.
Designed with opulence, quality, attention to detail and temperature regulated fabric, you won’t be sorry if you unwrap these duvet and pillow cases.
Mix and max the colours to suit your bedroom. Shop online at sheepculture.co.za.
4. Cut the Christmas stress
Local blade master David Hoehler produces some of the best quality custom-made kitchen knives in the country.
Each one of his knives is carefully moulded and shaped using high quality materials and then skillfully and lovingly finished off to its future owner’s exact specifications.
Remember to include a symbolic coin when you gift a knife, so as not to undo the friendship.
Contact David at 078 639 8356, dhoehler@gmail.com, FB: Hoehler Handmade Knives, IG: hoehlerhandmade
5. The gift of art
If fine art, sculptures and more are what you are looking for, look no further than The Gallery at the Ballito Lifestyle Centre.
Featuring top local artists such as Jane Digby, Judy Wentzel, Jabulani Cele, Gift Dlamini and Sarah Richards to name a few, you are more than likely to find that stunning piece here if your loved one is passionate about art.
Prices for pieces, from paintings to sculptures, range from R1 700 to R52 000.
Contact The Gallery at 072 245 8691.
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