Gifting is a wonderful gesture for showing gratitude to someone who you care about. With the holiday season approaching, many of us are looking for gifts for family and friends and spread the joy of the festive season. Gift shopping can sometimes be stressful, whenever you have a gift idea pops up in your mind, very often the receiver already has it.

In a world full of mass-produced goods, why not get something unique for your beloved one for this holiday and show them how special they are to you?

In this holiday gift guide, we have selected a diverse range of handcrafted gifts on Qraftie for you, all of them are handcrafted or designed by local independent artisans and crafters in Hong Kong.

Let’s shop local, shop independent and support a dream!

The holiday theme

Spread the holiday joy by giving your special ones some handmade holiday theme bath bomb and soap for a pampering holiday week. No longer available.

About the Qraftie Seller: “BUBBLES&SPELLS creates small-batches of handcrafted cold process soaps as well as other hair and body products.” Bubbles&Spells

Hong kong theme Mailbox

These unique hand-painted mailboxes capture the history and culture of Hong Kong. They can either be used to collect letters from Mr Postman or to store opened letters at home. Each of the mailboxes comes with a beautiful cardboard packaging. Available on Qraftie for HKD 660 each.

About the Qraftie Seller: “diFV-art offers original, unique and handmade creations : canvases ; cards ; cement coasters ; handpainted mailboxes bookmarks ; necklaces ; bangles… All the diFV-art’s creations are handmade in Hk, by me and inspired by Hong Kong’s views, life and traditions.” diFV-art

Chunky Merino Wool Blanket

This Chunky Merino Wool Blanket is a thoughtful gift for the winter season. It is an ideal item for a cosy movie night at home. Barashka also offers a Merino wool knitting kit for those who would like to be crafty in this holiday season. No longer available.

About the Qraftie seller: “I live and knit in Hong Kong. Yes, and it is +25 degrees 8 months a year! A bit strange you will think, but NOT if consider that I am coming from a Siberian City of Russia called CHITA, where is everything is exactly opposite and +25 degrees we see only 2 months a year.” BARASHKA WOOL

HK Theme and Sustainable Handmade Coasters

Anybody who have been to Hong Kong must of heard of the famous public transport “Ding Ding”, it means tram in Cantonese. This set of handmade Cement Coasters capture the culture of Hong Kong, comes with four different colours and a cardboard packaging. It makes a unique gift and it is a great conversation starter whenever you are serving drinks to your guests. Available on Qraftie for HKD 235.

About the Qraftie Seller: “diFV-art offers original, unique and handmade creations : canvases ; cards ; cement coasters ; handpainted mailboxes bookmarks ; necklaces ; bangles… All the diFV-art’s creations are handmade in Hk, by me and inspired by Hong Kong’s views, life and traditions.” diFV-art

What’s more? These wooden handcrafted coasters are made using upcycled materials, plywood base with selection of hardwood oak and cherry veneers, making your gift to your beloved ones even more meaningful. Available on Qraftie for HKD 50 each.

About the Qraftie Seller: “In a world full of low cost mass produced disposable items, sometimes it's nice to own a one of a kind design that will last a lifetime. tectonihks was founded with this idea in mind. A passion for design tempered with experience constructing. All pieces are designed and built by the founder.” tectonihks

Handcrafted Magnets

These distinct fridge magnets made using upcycled materials including the corks and muselets of a variety of grower Champagne houses, Prosecco makers and American Sparkling wine makers. These magnets come in a set of 4 with a thoughtfully made gift box to hold each magnet. This for sure makes a unique sustainable handmade gift, making the gesture of gifting even more meaningful. Available on Qraftie for HKD 130.

About the Qraftie Seller: “In a world full of low cost mass produced disposable items, sometimes it's nice to own a one of a kind design that will last a lifetime. tectonihks was founded with this idea in mind. A passion for design tempered with experience constructing. All pieces are designed and built by the founder.” tectonihks

Mahjong theme

These unique Mahjong titles are a combination of traditional Hong Kong craftsmanship and modern illustration work. A selection of four different versions, featuring four areas in Hong Kong, Tung Chung, Southern District, Sai Kung and North Point (from top to bottom of the photo respectively). Available on Qraftie for HKD 349.20.

The process of this traditional craftsmanship has also been illustrated by the designer. The illustration work has been printed on this huggable throw pillow. It comes with insert, ready for you to give it to your beloved ones.

About the Qraftie seller: “Karen Aruba is an illustrator in Hong Kong specialising in ink pen sketching of travel and cultural themes. Karen is a self-taught artist with a passion for creative illustration.” “Her popular “A Mahjong Story” illustrations have bridged the gap between traditional cultures and modern lifestyles and passes the skills and know-how from the old generation to the new.” Karen Aruba

The Pampering Time

Holiday season is always joyful with friends and family around. It is nice to have some pampering time alone after all the celebrations. This combo set of handmade soap are made with inspiration from three Hong Kong traditional desserts, Soy bean pudding, Ginger oat-milk pudding and Sesame sweet soup. Available on Qraftie for HKD 210.

About the Qraftie seller: “The motto of Soap Yummy is to create natural soaps, lip balms and skincare that is Yummy to the skin & Gentle to the earth We wish to deliver handmade soaps and skincare that are all natural and nutritious to skin, and ultimately prevent polluting our Mother Nature.” Soap Yummy

What’s more? This set of hair gift set comes with one shampoo bar, one conditioner bar and one bottle of hair oil. Each set comes with a gift box. No longer available.

About the Qraftie seller: “BUBBLES&SPELLS creates small-batches of handcrafted cold process soaps as well as other hair and body products. All soap bars are handmade with natural, skin-loving oils and butters minus the harsh chemicals and detergents found in most store bought soaps.” Bubbles&Spells

Hong Kong theme Painting

Hong Kong has been commonly named as the Pearl of the Orient with amazing night views around the city. These original paintings on canvas are hand-painted with inspiration from the amazing Hong Kong night views. Available on Qraftie for HKD 1,000 each.

About the Qraftie seller: “diFV-art offers original, unique and handmade creations : canvases ; cards ; cement coasters ; handpainted mailboxes bookmarks ; necklaces ; bangles… All the diFV-art’s creations are handmade in Hk, by me and inspired by Hong Kong’s views, life and traditions.” diFV-art

All of the items featured on this blog are available on Qraftie.com. Don’t miss out as these favourites won’t hang around! Prices and description of the products might change overtime, please refer to the latest original listings for the most updated information. Make sure you read the shipping and delivery information and order in advance as the production and delivery time of each individual sellers may vary.

Happy holiday shopping!