Your Ultimate One-Stop Hong Kong Christmas Gift Guide 2020
November 2020 | This Christmas, let’s #SupportSmall and #ShopLocal!
Set of six pun art Christmas cards by Cardshelf
Have you started feeling the festive vibes? It’s the time of the year where we celebrate with family and friends, and share some joy and laughter together. This year has indeed been a challenging year for many of us. Due to travel limitation and gathering restrictions, we might not be able to celebrate the festive joy like we normally do but we can also make an extra effort to let our family and friends know our appreciation to them.
Last year, we had three holiday gift guides to help you with your gift shopping. This year, we gathered more artistic work and specifically put together this One-stop Christmas gift guide for you to ease your gift shopping stress and save you shopping around places and places. On this gift guide, you will find wonderful gift ideas for Christmas stockings, gifts exchange, functional gifts, artistic gifts, baby and kids gifts, upcycled gifts, jewellery and accessories as well as a selections of Christmas cards. They are all created by independent makers, artists and designers.
For Christmas Stockings and gifts exchange
Unique Goodies under HKD 250
Dim Sum themed Salt and Pepper Bamboo Shakers Steamer Set by Pinyin Press
Dim Sum is A well known Cantonese cuisine, where dumplings, buns and small dishes are served in a bamboo steamer. This dim sum themed salt and pepper shakers with bamboo steamer set is a fun way to spice up the dining table and it also make a unique gift for many occasions. This product received Hong Kong Smart Gifts Design Award in 2016.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 240.
HK Ding Ding and Taxi Coasters set by DiFV_art
This set of coasters capture the beauty of the iconic Ding Ding and red taxi. Each of the ceramic coasters is handmade by an artist in Hong Kong using the prints of her own acrylic paintings. They make wonderful gift as well as a great conversation starter. Comes in a set of four.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 200 per set.
Dim Sum Illustration Tea towel by by mamalaterre
Har gau, siu mai, cha siu bao! Which one is your favourite dim sum? This beautiful tea towel, designed by the artist using her very own watercolour illustrations makes wonderful gift and keepsake Have you spot your favourite here? Let's appreciate this intangible cultural heritage in an artistic way!
Available on Qraftie for HKD 145 each.
Dumpling themed coasters, set of three by Paper-Roses
Welcome your guests with their favourite drink along with these super cute and cheerful dumplings themed ceramic coasters, designed by one of our Qraftie sellers using her own hand-drawn watercolour illustrations. They are great conversation starters (Who doesn't love dumplings) and they also make wonderful gifts for many occasions. It comes in a set of three with a specifically designed and recycled box, ready to gift!
Available on Qraftie for HKD 180 per set.
Lucky Cat Illustration oven mitt and Noodle bowl notebook by Pinyin Press
Ideal gifts for the home chefs and barbecue lovers. These lucky cat oven mitts and noodle bowl notebook are designed using the designers own hand-drawn illustrations. The notebook is great for jotting receipt at home or it is also great for taking with you outside to jot down your memories and thoughts.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 160 and HKD 110 respectively.
These Stitch Heart Strings envelope purse and pouch are designed by one of our Qraftie sellers for you to sew a heart in your style for someone you care about. It comes a pre-perforated heart pattern, a pack of red colour thread, a needle and a handy ‘how to stitch’ instructions. The designer has also got video tutorials to get you started.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 150 and HKD 200 respectively.
Functional Christmas Gifts
Christmas themed Mahjong photo frame gift set by Karen Aruba
With all the changes we’ve faced this year, the designer of this Christmas themed Mahjong photo frame gift set wish to make the Christmas break extra special for you and your friends. Now, it is a good time to deliver a meaningful gift and cheer up your family and friends.
This unique Mahjong photo frame gift set includes two new designs of mahjong tiles customised for Christmas and four hand-carved numbers tiles (1225). It also comes with a beautiful gift card and a gift card. Write your very own blessings and it is ready to gift!
Available on Qraftie for HKD 368 (15 % off till offer ends)
Handcrafted Cedar Wood x Epoxy Resin Wireless Charger by Kood
This wireless charger is handcrafted by the maker using Cedar Wood and Epoxy Resin. A unique piece of functional woodcraft that add nature vibe to an indoor environment, just like natural wood pieces floating on the river.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 1,180 each.
Handmade cushion covers by TERRA OOAK
Decorate your bed and make it extra comfy with this unique, handmade set of two cushion covers. For the fabric, the maker chose to use pure, unbleached cotton, a durable material that feels soft, looks sharp, and better for sensitive skin. The cushions are then accented with handmade, Italian wool tassels.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 685.
Handmade Bucket Bag
A bright and exciting red-orange colour here! A colour that is often associated with physical energy and vitality. This chic and fabulous bucket bag is handmade by one of our Qraftie sellers using neoprene fabric, a very light and water resistant material. Available in a varies of colours.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 420.
Handcrafted Jewellery tree by Thomas Williams
It is fun to decorate a tree with family and friends during the holiday season. What about decorating a tree that you can keep for all year round with your favourite jewellery? This jewellery tree is handmade using acrylic and hardwood with a choice of ash or tulip. You can also make it more personalised by having your receiver’s name laser engraved on it.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 280.
Stitch where you've been lifestyle products craft kit by Chasing Threads
These unique lifestyle goods by a designer in Hong Kong are built on the idea to "Stitch your own way". They would be great travel buddies of yours whether you are doing a local trip or traveling aboard in the future. They make thoughtful gifts for the travel lovers. If you are looking to add a handmade touch to your gifts, that these functional craft kits. Available selection: Tote Bag, Notebook, Passport cover, Luggage tag and Wallet
Available on Qraftie for HKD 225, HKD 375, HKD 285, HKD 225 and HKD 625 respectively.
Laptop case stitching craft kit
Add a handmade touch to your gift to make it extra special for your recipients and put a smile on their faces. It comes with everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind and thoughtful gift. It also make a wonderful gift for the arts and crafts lover. All you need to do is to stitch an initial or a meaningful pattern before gifting. Available in four different colours.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 400.
Custom made painting on Mailbox
This dragon boat paddles mailbox painting is hand-painted by one of our Qraftie sellers. It makes an artistic piece of home decor to keep small items in one place and a unique mailbox for new letters. Extra production time is required for a custom-made product.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 660.
Handmade reversible handbag by Yvonne & Annette
Beautiful plain colour or fancy pattern? You can have both with this chic handmade reversible bag. Reversible bags are loved by many people as you can easily switch to a different design to fit different occasions. From office to happy hour and from day time activities to a sit-down dinner, you got it all sorted. This handmade reversible bag is made by one of our Qraftie sellers. It comes with fancy pattern on one side and blue denim on the other to match different outfits of yours.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 250.
Artistic Gifts
The Winter Deer watercolour Art Print by The Quiet place art
A lovely art gift to decorate a home place and welcome the winter in style. The original of this art print is a watercolour painting by an artist in Hong Kong who find inspirations in nature, galaxies and the places she travelled. The artist believes in the power of art as a way to connect deeper with oneself, as opposed to the wider audience. You can often find her artwork full of peaceful vibe.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 350.
Custom made typography art print by Y2squared
How special would your recipient feel if they receive an art print full of lovely words about them? This is a
unique personalised Christmas themed typography art print. You can either selected one of the designer’s
design or the designer can personalised yours for you base on your favourite words, shape and colour
themed. Each art print comes with a cardboard frame, ready to gift.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 150.
Typography Word Map Print on Canvas by Mayo Ong
Visiting all seven continents of the world is a dream of many travel enthusiasts. While travelling is not easy these days, let's cherish the beauty of the world with art. This creative typography world map art filled with joyful colours is the artist using his own hand-drawn illustrations and coloured digitally by himself before having it printed on canvas. A unique piece of wall art to enhance your living or workplace.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 2,050.
Original Abstract Art Acrylic painting on canvas by Stella Carena
Abstract paintings are loved by many people as they can easily liven up the atmosphere without changing the overall home style. This is an original heavy textured acrylic painting on canvas. Through this painting, the Artist would like to share the message that everyone can shine and we have to trust everything will happen when the time is right.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 1,629.9.
Custom made paddle painting
A personalised gift speaks directly to your recipient's heart. This artistic, blue and white porcelain style decorative paddle makes a unique Hong Kong gift and it would also be an ideal gift for the dragon boat lovers. The artist would hand-paint the paddle base on your request; making it a one-of-a-kind gift for your recipient. Extra production time required, please contact artist for rush order enquiry or take a look the ready made paddle painting.
Baby and Kids
Handmade “Swan Lake” Baby’ mobile by Felt Wonders Hong kong
Isn't this handmade swan lake baby mobile in beautiful pastel colours loveable? Each piece of these lovely decors is sewed by the maker. It also makes a wonderful gift for friends with baby and let their sweetheart enjoy the peaceful sense of these lovely swan lakes floating in the air.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 650.
Dumplings themed baby blanket by Paper-Roses
The original piece of this art print was drawn and painted by the Artist using the technique of mandala art. It adds colour to a home and makes a great wall decor. This art print says, “Life is nothing but a perception. We may not be in control of our fate. But to choose happiness is our prerogative. All we need to do is focus on good.” Available on Qraftie for HKD 150.
Bao illustration baby hat with teddy ears by Pinyin Press
Isn't this teddy ear baby hat with bao illustration just cute? It would make a lovely gift to friends who has a baby in their family. The bao patterns is designed using the designer's hand-drawn illustrations. Available in sizes: 6 to 12 months and 12 to 18 months.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 130.
Handmade Felted Name Garland by Felt Wonders Hong Kong
Make your gift extra memorable for someone you care about with a handmade personalised gift. This lovely felt name garland is handmade by the maker, from sewing the letters one by one to putting the decoration together. Let the maker know the name and style you preferred, and a personalised name garland will be made specifically for you. Longer production time required, please contact artist for rush order enquiry.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 150 per letter.
Bao Illustration Screen Printed Baby Onesie by Kat j weiss
Bao (buns or bread) is a popular food for breakfast and snacks in Hong Kong. This lovely bao illustration is designed by one of our Qraftie sellers and printed on baby onesie by the illustrator herself using screen-printing technique. Mummy and Daddy want one too? Take a look the "bao down 2 me" design. The illustrator has captured her creative process of handprinting these cute bao illustration t-shirts individually in a short video.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 242.
My First Year photo frame by The print mom
This meaningful My First Year photo frame with Hong Kong Skyline illustration makes a wonderful gift for those have a new born. A beautiful way to capture the precious moments of your recipients’ baby’s first year.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 250.
Upcycled and eco friendly handmade gifts
Handmade Star signs bookmark terra ooak
Let your friends enjoy their favourite book with these handmade embroidered zodiac bookmarks made by a local maker using linen scraps saved from past work, dmc thread and recycled suede leather. These bookmarks were made with zero waste initiative in mind.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 185 each.
Handmade Driftwood Jewellery hanger by driftwood days
The maker of this beautiful jewellery hanger enjoys selecting unique pieces of driftwoods during her walk on the beach with her puppy in Sai Kung and turn them into necklace holders by matching them with colourful knobs she got from different places. Gift this meaningful handmade home decor to your recipient so they can hang their jewellery at home without them ending up in a tangle.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 450.
Fridge Magnets made from Champagne corks by tectonihks
These distinct fridge magnets are made using upcycled materials, 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 especially for the wine lovers. It also makes the gesture of gifting even more meaningful. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Available on Qraftie for HKD 130.
Handcrafted Mixed Wood x Epoxy Resin Magic Wine Stand By Kood
If you are looking for something special for the wine lovers, this will make a thoughtful gift. This wooden resin wine stand is an astonishing piece of woodcraft made from live edge Elm and wasted Red Sandalwood wood sticks mixed with Galaxy pigments resin. It holds the bottle wine on the
dining table in a stylish way.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 880.
Jewellery and Accessories
Filigree chandelier earrings by Ruri Jewlery
This pair of elegant filigree chandelier earrings helps to take the look from day to night by matching your business attires. It comes with a gift box, ready to gift.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 368.
Dragon design Silk Stain Scarf by by mamalaterre
The beautiful patterns of this silk Stain Scarf is designer using the artist own watercolour colour painting, making this piece of accessories unique and full of artistic vibe.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 300.
ocean themed headband by Stella Carena
Seashells, starfishes, corals! What other sea treasures remind you of the beautiful ocean? This elegant handmade ocean themed headband is designed specifically for the ocean lovers who wants to express their passion for the ocean.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 238.9.
Handmade Silk scarf necklace by Carolyn Waweru
Silk scarf necklace made with 100% silk print fabric and painted wooden beads. The maker of this uniquely designed necklace loves to visit the local stores and hand stitch necklaces from the treasure she found. She hopes that the pieces she made can bring joy and wonderful memories to those who buy them, wear them or gift them.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 160.
Handmade cotton tassels earrings by TERRA OOAK
This pair of unique earthy vibe Tassels Earrings can easily be matched with different outfits. The maker enjoys to create accessories and jewellery using pieces that she has carefully collected over time from different places.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 180.
Bamboo design necklace by Six Sense Jewelry
Bamboos always bring a sense of peacefulness. Some people believes that bamboo also symbolise luck. The designer of this bamboo necklace enjoys integrating nature into the design of jewellery.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 399.
Christmas Cards
Handmade Christmas Card by cardupmysleeve
Remind your loved ones that you love them DEER-ly with this Christmas card! It also doubles as a tree ornament! Each card is handmade individually from designing, paper cutting to putting it all together; adding originality to each of them.
Available on Qraftie fro HKD 80 each.
Hong Kong Skyline Greeting cards by diFV_art
Victoria Harbour, one of the most beautiful scenery in Hong Kong. Send your holiday season and new year blessing to your family and friends with this beautiful Hong Kong Skyline Night view greeting card. This greeting card was designed using the artist original acrylic painting.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 200 - pack of ten, HKD 120 for pack of five and HKD 25 for one.
Watercolour Illustrations art print christmas cards by Paper-Roses
The Hong Kong Christmas collection of greetings cards comes in a set of six designs including one of each the Rickshaw, Hong Kong tram, Christmas dumpling, Merry elf, Peeping panda and Waffles good Christmas designs. They are designed using the artist very own watercolour illustrations and printed on recycled paper.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 180 per set.
Pun Art Christmas cards Set of six by cardshelf
In today’s digital world where text messages and emails are widely used, hand-write a card along with your gift would show your recipients you have put extra effort and thoughts to the gift. Add a hand-write Christmas card along with your gift! This set of Pun art, cantonese and 2020 inspired Christmas cards is designed by a Hong Kong designer with six different designs. Each card comes with an envelope and a sticker. No plastic packing is used to put a smile on Ma Ma earth. Fun Facts: Sing Daan Faai Lok is how Merry Christmas sound in cantonese.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 80 per set.
Hong Kong themed greeting cards
Need something cheerful send to your friends and family abroad over the holidays? Then why not send my custom made Hong Kong themed Christmas cards, that’ll sure to bring joy and cheer to everyone who is suffering through this dreadful year. These beautiful cards are designed using using the photographer own photographs and Adobe Indesign,
Available on Qraftie for HKD 150 per set or HKD 30 each.
Special Christmas promotion
Enjoy 30% off for 'Travel Mahjong City' Hand-carved Mahjong Tile Set of Two by Karen Aruba Art.
Available on Qraftie for HKD 776 for two, HKD 543.2 till offer ends.
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