Gift Focus - Jan/Feb 2019 (Issue 111)

170 giftfocus GAELTAG KELTIKA S: 4D01 W: gaeltagkeltika.com After all of the ups and downs of 2018, Gaeltag Keltika shares its hopes for a strong and stable 2019 for the giftware industry. The company is at Spring Fair with a lineup set to brighten everyone’s day. As well as updates to the ever-popular You Are an Angel and Cow Parade figurines and the Here’s to You wine glass ranges, Gaeltag Keltika will be introducing new ranges at Spring Fair that aim to take a more upbeat and contemplative view on gifting. The laidback Australian attitude is the inspiration for Red Elk’s humorous gift soaps. For the more contemplative gift, the Affirmations range will brighten each day with a life-affirming thought or message. Each beautifully packaged box contains 25 individual cards with stunning images and an inspiring thought for the day. Cuppa Kindness espresso cups are the perfect little pick-up gift. For those who need something stronger, mix a gin and tonic in one of the company’s brand-new gin glasses, with designs from Megan Claire and Paper Salad. The range consists of bright and cheerful designs sure to stand out on shelves. LASARIS Stand: 6H09 W: lasaris.com Lasaris is a married couple’s dream of running their own design business brought to life. Having started with one machine in their home garage in 2015 before moving to their own workshop in Derby in 2017, 2018 saw further expansion for the business, which now runs four industry-leading machines. Lasaris is proud to produce products that combine experience with art – particularly maps and fine geometric art – and aims to make quirky and aspirational products, putting a piece of themselves into every product produced. All items are designed, manufactured and finished in-house in the Derby workshop. Lasaris specialises in wooden products, using leading laser-cutting machines to generate incredibly accurate finished products that are perfect every time. Items are guaranteed to look exactly as described and are made with the finest available wood. Wood is perfect for laser-cutting, with its natural fibre and beautiful grain. Lasaris is bringing its full range to the show, including its Bottle Cap Maps, an experiential piece of art within which you place the bottle caps from your favourite drinks. Also on display are the homeware lines, including various coaster sets. SPICE KITCHEN Stand: 5B126 W: spicekitchenuk.com A 2018 Gift of the Year winner, Spice Kitchen is a family-run artisanal spice and tea company run by mother and son team Sanjay and Shashi Aggarwal. Started over the kitchen table on Christmas Day 2012, the business is centred around Shashi’s expertise in the world of spices and spice blends. The company specialises in producing small-batch, freshly ground spice blends and tea blends. Sourcing the freshest raw spices from around the world, the company hand-blends, hand-roasts and hand- grinds them to authentic recipes, and then sends them to stockists and customers around the UK. Spice Kitchen is also renowned for its spice tins, known in India as Masala Dabbas. These shiny stainless steel tins, imported from India, contain seven separate containers for easy access to the myriad spices needed to create perfectly blended dishes. There are various collections, including the popular Indian set, Moroccan set, African and Middle Eastern set, Chilli set, Sea Salts and Loose Tea set. exhibitor profiles