Every handmade piece carries the story of the person who created it. This Christmas, discover a few of the talented makers whose work fills our shelves and brings something truly personal to gift-giving.
Artwood – Giolla Liddy and Emily Sachs Eldridge
High up near Sliabh an Iarainn, Giolla and Emily, the duo known as Artwood, create wooden suncatchers that throw rainbows across the gloomiest winter day. Giolla grew up in a family of carpenters and still works beside his own children, crafting each piece from a single piece of locally sourced wood and finishing it with sparkling Asfour or Swarovski crystal. Every suncatcher is one-of-a-kind, a little burst of light for any home.
Lucy’s Soap Kitchen – Lucinda Munn
From her kitchen on the Leitrim–Longford border, Lucinda makes gentle soaps, shampoo bars and skincare by hand. Her nut-free, gluten-free recipes come from years of caring for sensitive skin, her own and her children’s. Each bar is stirred, poured and wrapped with care, creating thoughtful, eco-friendly gifts that are as kind to the planet as they are to the skin.
Caroline began as a sculptor of people, animals and fairies before clay captured her imagination. Now she shapes expressive ceramic figures and unique pieces that carry a quiet sense of story and character. Every sculpture is a one-off, perfect for anyone who loves art with a personal touch.
Sea Studio – Niall Meehan
A lifelong sea swimmer, Niall photographs the Irish coast with the same energy that draws him to the water. His images catch the shifting light and restless movement of the sea, preserving a single instant of tide and sky. Each print brings a breath of salt air to a room and makes a striking Christmas gift.
Shock of Grey – Sarah Carroll Kelly
Dublin-based designer Sarah brings a burst of colour and creativity to Christmas gifting with her award-winning jewellery brand, Shock of Grey. Each piece is handmade in her Dublin 8 studio using FSC-certified wood, low-emissions paint and recycled packaging sustainable style at its brightest. Sarah’s background in Fine Art Sculpture shines through in her bold, playful designs, which have found homes everywhere from IMMA to New York’s Museum of Contemporary Art. These statement earrings and necklaces are miniature works of art, joyful, eye-catching pieces that are sure to make someone’s Christmas sparkle.
Gifts with a Story
Choosing a handmade gift means sharing the maker’s craft and passion as well as the object itself. Whether it’s a wooden suncatcher, a piece of ceramic art or a simple bar of soap, each carries the heart of its creator.
We’re happy to help you find the perfect piece, offer complimentary gift wrapping and provide free shipping within Ireland on orders over €50.
