Gift Focus - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 118)

Sabivo Design has released two greetings card ranges, Wreath and Hardoy. The former is described as feminine and painterly, while the second is characterised by mid- century themes. The company’s distinctive nature-inspired cards are hand illustrated by company founder Sabina, who uses contemporary watercolours and on-trend hand lettering. Each card is printed on FSC stock and hand-finished with metallic floral jewels and glitter. The Midlands-based publisher offers competitively priced cards, supplying to retail outlets across the UK and overseas. T: +44 (0)1858 433 716 sabivo.co.uk Welsh Connection is a small family ceramic and homeware business based in Monmouthshire. The company aims to bring a little piece of Wales to homes across the country, and produces a selection of drinkware, tea sets, kitchenware and giftable products. Inspired by director David Carlyon’s grandmother, the Dilys jug is a two-pint design that’s one of Welsh Connection’s bestselling items. The stylish artwork is also available in mug, teapot and travel cup form. The jug retails at £22. The firm also produces the Countryside Collection, featuring humorous tractor and sheep images. T: +44 (0)7837 183 713 welshconnection.wales Home grown Celebrating the best British-made products Alongside its range of buttons and decorations, Stockwell Ceramics also produces many animal brooches, including dog, cat, bird, hedgehog and squirrel variations. Each piece is hand cut, glazed and finished, with some designs taken from The Warner Textile Archive and others inspired by William Morris and the Arts and Crafts movement. The collection is easy to display in-store and is currently stocked by museums, galleries and gift shops including the V&A, Chatsworth House, Natural History Museum, York Art Gallery, Bodleian Libraries and The National Trust. Each product is made entirely in the UK. T: +44 (0)1579 351 035 stockwellceramics.co.uk Posh Paws International’s British-designed Ragtales collection features beautiful gifts for new-born babies and young children. Each character has been carefully created to accompany youngsters on their early years journey, with inspiration drawn from the creatures of the English countryside. Every product is made from handpicked fabrics and prints, soft velour and hand- knitted clothing. Ragtales offers a variety of items including ragdolls, teddy bears and wooden toys, all featuring cute animal characters that are sure to appeal to tiny tots. T: +44 (0)1268 567 317 poshpawsinternational.co.uk 57 MADE IN BRITAIN