Gift Focus - Sep/Oct 2019 (Issue 115)

104 TILNAR ART Stand: 8A61 tilnarart.co.uk Tilnar Art has always been ahead of the curve, as all the ranges are handmade, Fair Trade and recycled, making them a fabulous alternative – especially as the consumer begins to move away from plastic items The Meg Hawkins Collection combines the company’s signature range of recycled food-safe aluminium bowls, coasters and dishes with Meg Hawkins’ stunning wildlife paintings. They are Fair Trade and handmade by Indian artisans working in cooperatives. A selection of Meg’s watercolour wildlife collection is exclusive to Tilnar Art on recycled aluminium bowls and coasters. Each product is not only recycled but is also completely recyclable and comes in a superb plastic-free presentation box, making a perfect eco-friendly gift. The Handmade Soapstone Collection has less than 1 per cent environmental impact in terms of production and disposal compared to equivalent plastic or resin-based products. Tilnar Art is very proud to say that this is a zero-plastic product. Stone sculptures have been carved in Kiisi in Kenya for more than 60 years. Kiisi Stone is soft and varies in colour from white to rose and even grey. Carvers work in small groups, with each group specialising in certain carvings. The carvings are then polished and dyed in vibrant colours, with beautiful etchings inscribed by skilled teams of artisans. GROOVY UK IN ASSOCIATION WITH FIZZ CREATIONS Stand: 6F70-G71 groovyuk.com Captain Marvel flew into UK cinemas on the same day as International Women’s Day, which was no coincidence. The all- star cast, including Brie Larson, Jude Law and Samuel L Jackson, showed that female heroes are on the rise, with the film making more than $1.1 billion worldwide and counting. Groovy UK has designed a luxury bathrobe and slippers inspired by her outfit, which includes embroidered motifs in gold. The products’ RRPs: bathrobe £37, and slippers £12. From one heroine to another, Frida Kahlo has become super popular globally, and Groovy’s extensive ranges cover four on-trend collections of apparel, accessories, bags, ceramics and homeware in homage to one of the 20 th -century’s most iconic women. The products’ RRPs: notebooks £12 and travel mug £10. Another brand Groovy has extensive ranges in is Harry Potter , which could be described as the most successful licence of all time! The Hogwarts Wall light has proved very successful with wizarding fans and sits well among the other ranges of products, which include bathrobes, slippers, bags and lighting in collections of Platform 9 3/4, Quidditch, The Golden Snitch, Dobby The House Elf, The Deathly Hallows, Hogwarts, Gryffindor and all other Hogwarts Houses. It has an RRP of £25.