The 14 brands you need to know to buy your handmade Christmas gifts

We are only a few days away from Christmas and soon after a new decade will begin. The season invites us to spend time with friends and family, to enjoy non-stop meals, toast to the pleasure of being together and even spend a few days relaxing watching Netflix on the sofa with a blanket and hot chocolate. To all these activities we must add shopping for handmade Christmas gifts, and the still present Secret Santa with your best friends or with your coworkers. And that’s how we spend December; between purchases, gifts and expenses, we end another year with a new list of New Year’s resolutions.

But let’s take a step back. Every year we go through the same situation: look for the perfect gift, something that is original and unique, that is not going to be repetitive and that is useful (in other words, that does not stay in the bottom of the wardrobe for the rest of eternity). So that this task is not overwhelming, we have made a list of 14 brands that you need to know if you want handmade Christmas gifts, as well as making your life easier, will make you look very good with whoever receives this gift.

The best gifts are handmade Christmas gifts

Handmade products usually make the best original gifts (not just for Christmas and Epiphany, but for any occasion). These products are made by artisans, artists and designers who seek to express all their creativity in their creations. They make each piece by hand taking care of every detail, using quality materials and looking for originality in each design so that it stands out among a sea of products. The artisans, artists and designers who are dedicated to making these products, are people who have found the way to make their passion a business, despite having to compete with major brands and industrialized products.

One way we can help them is to buy from them at a fair price, appreciating the work that goes into each product and choosing them when buying that special gift. That’s why we share with you the list of 14 artisans who collaborate with Valexico and who have a variety of options so that you can choose the best original and unique handmade Christmas gifts for each member of your family, friends and if you want, even for your boss!

1. Arpillera.- It is a brand that is sustainable as well as handmade. It is described as a social and cultural initiative that promotes eco-design and creative recycling. Its products are made with fabric from bags of reused coffee, from Fair Trade, which give life to a new product, avoiding generating new waste. Eco-design and upcycling are part of their philosophy in which respect for the environment is a way of life. Arpillera has complements for men and women, as well as products for home decoration.
2. Zocata EcoDesign .- The products made by Ana are really a help for our planet. Her line of complements and articles for the home are made with recycled materials or of proximity. The purses and carteas are made of cardboard, milk bricks and plasticized with reused plastic bags. The cheerful designs come from paper catalogs discarded by stores. Ana’s products are perfect for kids and adults.
3. BohoChoc.- With this line of jewelry you will find the best Mediterranean style. The complements have a chic boho style, which fuses natural elements with metals and textiles. There is a complement for each woman and for each special occasion. Give a piece of the Mediterranean with any of the pieces in your collection.
4. Samaruc.- This is another of the eco brands present in Valéxico. It uses 100% recyclable raw materials to create original, decorative, useful, unique and creative products. The materials they use range from CD’s to coffee packaging to make products by hand in a handmade way, with the aim of encouraging the reuse of materials. Choose one of their fish made with recycled CDs and decorate any part of your home.
5. Colla Monlleó.- When it comes to household products, Colla Monlleó has what you need. They are a house of Valencian ceramists who were initiated in the art of ceramics since 1860 and that has passed from generation to generation. Their products range from decoration with pieces inspired by everyday elements or with reproductions of ceramics from different centuries. In addition, they help to reduce the use of plastics with functional products such as bowls, plates and glasses.
6. Obellux.- If you can imagine it, Obellux can create it. Its line of jewelry with unique style and made in a handmade way, mixes noble metals with precious stones creating unique and spectacular pieces. Creativity and design are a fundamental part of Obellux jewelry, so you can find the perfect piece for every personality.
7. Dalua Reluce.– Nothing says sustainable fashion like the clothes customised by Blanca. The basis of Dalua’s upcycled fashion are second-hand jeans personalized with reused textiles from Mexico, Guatemala and Valencia. Dalua fuses cultures and respects their environment, and each piece is original and unique. Blanca’s garments are perfect for those who love sustainability and cultural exchanges.
8. MIA.- MIA is a brand of handcrafted jewelry made with natural Mexican flowers. Each piece is handmade, taking care and conserving the beauty and shape of the flowers. Find the ideal complement full of Mexican folklore with images of Frida Kahlo, El Santo or La Virgen de Guadalupe.
9. Gallery Paper.- If you want to find something to decorate every corner of your home, Gallery Paper’s paper maché dolls are what you’re looking for. Each doll is handmade with recycled paper and wire; plus it has a personality of its own and a story to tell (don’t worry, they don’t come alive like Toy Story!). Immerse yourself in the creative world and find the perfect gift for the perfect person.
10. Mexican Beauty Shop.- Mexican Beauty Shop’s Mexican crafts are born out of a love of Mexican colors, textures and culture. It is based in the magical town of Tepoztlán, south of Mexico City, but works with artisans from every state. The crafts of Mexican Beauty Shop will make you feel the warmth of the Mexicans, of their towns and will envelop you with their traditions.
11. Handmade pajaritas.- Bow ties are a complement that has come back to stay. The original bow ties from Handmade Pajaritas are perfect for any person, with any style for any occasion. The fabrics Ernesta uses are 100% cotton, making them the coolest original bow ties in the Mediterranean.
12. Mela Nature Jewelry.- Get to know the handmade resin jewellery brand with colours inspired by the Mediterranean and patterns that you can find in everyday elements. Each piece has a unique design and is made with materials such as resin and polymer clay. Carmela loves to experiment, so you’ll see that some pieces include natural elements such as dried flowers, stones and wood.
13. Kupka.- Immerse yourself in the world of Kupka Gallery and find the best complements made with handmade leather. Necklaces, bracelets, handbags, purses and kidney bags are part of the collection 100% handmade by Raúl. Find the special complement for that person of bohemian style, relaxed and eclectic.
14. Maiteglliso.- Let yourself be surprised by the creative illustrations that Maite creates in complements and original personalized gifts. Their combination of shapes and colors make each product unique and full of color. Maite paints with her heart and lets her hands do their thing by choosing colors and figures that complement each other to give a super original result.

Don’t let more time go by to buy your handmade Christmas gifts!

Now that you know these 14 brands, your original and unique handamde Christmas gifts will also have the value of having helped an artisan. To ensure that your gifts arrive on time, you must order them before December 18th for Christmas and before December 30th for Epiphany.

Don’t let any more time go by and buy the gifts!

Photo by Kira auf der Heide on Unsplash