Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - November/December 2020

Walking stick specialists Classic Canes stock many sticks with a handmade provenance. Rustic sticks made from British native hardwoods such as hazel and blackthorn are naturally individual as nature grows no two the same. “The craftsman has to assess each piece of wood and decide how to bring it to its best potential,” explains managing director Charlotte Gillan. “A rustic stick has to feel comfortable in the hand so is much more complicated to produce than a mass-produced item. The height and weight have to be in proportion to make a pleasing and well-balanced stick and natural features such as knots and irregularities in the bark have to be taken into account too. Rustic sticks can last for decades and be passed down through the generations as much-loved heirlooms, so the extra work is all worthwhile.” Classic Canes stocks over 700 models of walking sticks, seat sticks and umbrellas, including many that are grown and produced in the UK. T: +44 (0)1460 75686 E: charlotte@classiccanes.co.uk W: www.classiccanes.co.uk If you’re looking for an alternative to plastic the Best Years natural rubber dinosaurs are 100% natural and handmade. Made by a small producer in Sri Lanka the environmentally friendly natural rubber is hand poured and once set it is then hand painted, making this a completely handmade toy. Designed and tested to be suitable from birth they are great as teethers and bath toys. Due to having no hole in them there is no chance of mouldy water lurking in the toys. Available as dinosaurs and the new London bus and pigeon. T: +44 (0)1327 263 504 W: www.bestyears.co.uk Wraptious’ award-winning cushions are handmade in the UK by a family-run business, each one individually stitched by hand. Follow the company on YouTube to see the cushions being made. The company is very proud of supporting a British business in making its cushions for the last five years, which have gone on to win Gift of the Year in 2016, and be a finalist in 2020. Super-soft vegan-suede with a plump fibre insert, plus vibrant colours bring to life the designs from over a dozen British artists. T: +44 (0)161 430 2310 W: www.wraptious.com ExaClair , the UK subsidiary of the Exacompta- Clairefontaine group, has launched new Clairefontaine Origami papers to provide fun and creative DIY paper crafting options. Fun and accessible to all, the Origami papers can be used by beginners or advanced Origami enthusiasts to create designs such as animals, flowers and other decorative objects. The new collection makes the Japanese art of folding paper easy and enjoyable by providing three sizes of assorted papers with 10 different patterns. The papers have been developed by theme, allowing users to coordinate their origami creations. Lawrence Savage, marketing manager at ExaClair, says that the Origami papers inspire creativity and embrace artistic DIY skills, “The papers are a fun crafting activity and are easy to use, a pinch of imagination and skills are enough to give free rein to your creativity within this collection. “We have also tied the designs in with our new Multi-Paper Pads to provide harmonious and trendy paper collections.” The Origami papers feature various patterns and designs including light, trendy Lemon, colourful Flowers, seasonal Christmas Green, fun and bright California Dream, modern Safari, funky Fruit and more. T: +44 (0)1553 696 600 W: www.exaclairlimited.com Every by Molly&Izzie product is either handmade or laser engraved in the company studio in Cumbria. The company is proud to offer a great range of UK made products at a great range of price points to our customers. For more information or to discuss creating your own, branded products get in touch. E: info@mollyandizziewholesale.co.uk W: www.mollyandizziewholesale.co.uk 50