Holiday Gift Guide - Artisan Made Wearables
Searching for that perfect holiday gift? Let's talk about the art of giving something truly special - handcrafted wearables that tell a story. From jewelry crafted by local NYHC members to cozy scarves, there's something wonderful about giving a piece that was made by a local artist.
These curated creations will make your loved ones look fabulous while supporting independent artists. Whether you're shopping for your fashion-forward sibling, your style-conscious best friend, or your always-elegant parent, here is a gift guide created for you.
Let's dive into our favorite handcrafted accessories and apparel that will make this holiday season sparkle a little brighter and gift-giving a little easier.
Put a Bow on it
The burgundy bow-strap bag is the perfect bag for the holidays season. It's festive color and texture makes it feel like a tree ornament and its compact size lets you pack small for the holiday parties!
Trash Bandit NYC
Burgundy Bow-Strap Bag, $30
Pop Of Color Every Day
Celebrate self-expression with Ashanti bead bracelets from D's Delights. Featuring vibrant Ashanti beads and brass from Ghana, these eco-friendly, stackable designs add a fun, bold touch to any outfit. Available in a variety of colors, they are perfect for creating fun, personalized stacks that embody your unique style this holiday season.
Ashanti bracelets $55
Ear Candy for You
Make a statement with these lightweight floral statement earrings made from up-cycled plastic bottles. The perfect sustainable gift for a fashionista!
Lenore Solmo
Gold + Black Aster Statement earrings $48
Wear these Hats and Get Noticed
Dana made these trees, plants, stripes and playful landscape designs printed on bright colorful classic foam trucker hats. Most designs and colors are available in both adult and kid sized hats with a classic snap back adjustable closure. The patterns are joyful and bold, just what we all need right about now!
danamade trucker hats $25.00
Wear a Piece of Art Around Your Neck
The Sea Creature is a handcrafted sterling silver necklace that is perfect for holiday gifting.
Lisa Medoff Designs
Sea Creature $128
Wear It and Show It Off
Colorful, vibrant handmade beaded bracelet in a chevron pattern with an easy to put on snap clasp, perfect for any outfit or occasion.
Mariposa Beadworks
Beaded bracelet. $80.00
You Will Carry Everything with This
A tote bag that's perfect for the everyday haul. Made with 100% cotton denim and sewn with tex 60 thread for strength. Whether you're heading out with friends, going to work or running errands, this bag has got you and your goods covered. Start your day off with a reliable bag and don't forget to "Have A Nice Day".
Michelle Andrea Customizations
Have A Nice Day Tote Bag $60
Make Your Bag Stand Out
Bright and festive, the Sofia - bag and key accessory - Upcycled with vintage Millefiori beads and gold chains - fun and colorful - the perfect accessory for your bag because our accessories want to be pretty too. Remove the chains and switch it out as a bracelet and key holder.
Ona Chan Jewelry
Sofia $75
Slithery Snake
These elegant snake earrings, crafted with Japanese "Hiragana" letters that spell "へび" (snake), symbolize protection, vitality, and financial luck. Featuring green tourmaline accents, they blend cultural significance with style. In the Chinese zodiac, wearing the year's animal brings good fortune, making these earrings a meaningful and lucky accessory.
satokomatsu
SNAKE in Hiragana earrings $98
Your Bundle of Joy will be so Cute
I design, sew, cut, dye and hand paint using natural, untreated fabrics and hand mixed, eco friendly, washable dyes
Susan pillay
Hand painted baby kimono set, $45, matching knot cap $20, matching booties $20
Make it stand out
Made from a mid weight wool woven in a fun plaid and herringbone in winter white, soft gray, and bright cranberry red, this comfy and classy cap is made complete with the coupling of complementary gray faux suede as the underside of the brim and oversized covered button on top. Perfect for sipping hot cider in the park on a frosty morning, twirling on the ice rink, and romantic midnight gondola rides.
Rocks and Salt
Wool Newsboy Hat, $68
