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2016 Gift Guide: Handmade

Selecting the perfect gift for someone is a pretty special way to show someone you love them. Add to that a gift that’s handmade and it shows double love. Just imagine all the love and care someone puts into a design they created and make with their own hands. Here we have chosen a collection of beautiful and unique handmade gifts that anyone would be lucky to receive.

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V Pattern Bowl by Matthew Ward Studio \\\ $310
Handmade by Brooklyn-based ceramicist Matthew Ward, this 8.5″ wide bowl has a simple pattern of black Vs on its exterior.

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Boxcar Walnut & Robin Egg Blue by Revolution Design House \\\ $85
Made from walnut, this set of 3 planters is the perfect home for a trio of succulents for your desk or window sill.

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Nugget Keychain by Chen Chen & Kai Williams \\\ $28
Each of these keychains is completely unique and made from cut-offs of the studio’s larger projects made of resin.

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Eos Vase by Elyse Graham \\\ $175
Hand-cast inside of a balloon with plaster, each vase is then dip-dyed and coated with multiple layers of resin on the inside giving it a waterproof seal.

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Moire Print Canvas Tote by AuRetour \\\ $20
A hand printed canvas tote in a striking color way that features a linear pattern overlapping to create a moire effect.

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Part & Parcel Board by Caravan Pacific \\\ $65 for 1, $195 for all 3
Made from responsibly harvested wood that’s cut into an equilateral triangle to display your favorite cheeses or snacks, or to be used as a trivet.

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Purple Pod Rectangle Pillow by Fort Makers \\\ $125
Featuring a bold, abstract print by Naomi Clark, this canvas cotton pillow will definitely punch up any sofa or bed it’s place on.

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Tall Raw Rope + Blk Vase by BZippy & Co \\\ $275
Part of their Rope Vases collection, this quirky, terra cotta vase is adorned with natural rope that’s threaded around the top.

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Arch Trays by 100xbtr \\\ $48
These solid wood trays are a great way to keep your desk organized by containing your supplies within its ancient Roman aqueduct-inspired shapes.

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Goobers by Talbot & Yoon \\\ $28
Goobers are a family of custom scented candles with a distinctly laid back blobby form.

Caroline Williamson is the former Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk and a writer with a passion for modern design, architecture, and creative culture. She holds a BFA in photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, solving New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or curating Spotify playlists.