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Christmas Gift Guide: 24 sustainable brands and small businesses to support

  • Writer: Eveline Vouillemin
    Eveline Vouillemin
  • 1 day ago
  • 5 min read

Updated: 5 hours ago

Still haven't decided what to buy your loved ones this Christmas? Don't worry, we've got you covered!


We have put together a Christmas gift guide made up of 24 incredible businesses who put sustainability, quality, and authenticity at the heart of what they create - allowing you to give in a way that is kind to people and the planet this Christmas.


  1. Carriage Trade Company


If you are looking for elegant, timeless and personalised jewellery and gifts for your loved ones, then look no further than The Carriage Trade Company. The business operates from a garden studio in Edinburgh and the owner, Charlotte, is inspired by "simple, affordable and high quality design".


Silver heart-shaped pendant on a delicate chain, resting on a textured white surface. Minimalist and elegant design.


  1. Pen Wiwar


Pen Wiwar is a fashion brand based in North Wales. Their designs are inspired by the incredible natural beauty of their local area, from the majestic peaks of Eryri National Park to the beautiful shoreline of Ynys Môn (Anglesey).


White T-shirt with green print: a mountain, trees, and a sheep. Text: "Yr Wyddfa". Outdoor setting with trees.

Website link: https://penwiwar.com/


  1. Wild Owl Soaps


The owner of Wild Owl Soaps, Anja, learnt how to make soaps in the Wasatch mountains of Utah. Her soaps are produced in small batches, all ingredients are plant-based and they come in a variety of fragrances. In addition, she produces body oils and tiger balm which is used to treat sprains, muscle aches, and arthritic and rheumatic conditions.


Assorted handmade soaps in a box on linen, with a bottle labeled "Wild Owl Massage Oil Rose Geranium Lavender" and a soap bar on a tray.


  1. Crefft Arian


Crefft Arian is run by Ceri Ann, a self taught silversmith based in North Wales. Her jewellery is all handmade in her home studio and designed to last a lifetime. She is inspired by her beautiful natural surroundings and works with recycled sterling silver.


A silver necklace with a pearl and green pendant is worn over a white ribbed top and gray textured sweater in a close-up shot.


  1. BAM Clothing


BAM is an online clothing company founded by David Gordon in 2006. They design and manufacture sustainable clothing made primarily from bamboo and specialise in fitness and leisure clothing. They are a certified B Corps and they have set goals to achieve zero waste to landfill, zero pollution, and no wasted water by 2030.


Woman in yoga pose on one knee, reaching upward. Wears a floral sports bra and maroon leggings. Gray background, calm mood.


  1. Piglet In The Bed


Piglet In The Bed was founded in 2017 and is a lifestyle brand that sells bedding, sleepwear, and homewares. Their products are made from sustainably-sourced natural materials, such as linen, and they also use ethically-sourced cotton which is Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified (label for textiles tested for harmful substances).


Cozy bedroom with a checkered quilt on a bed. A wicker lamp, plant, and basket beside a wooden door create a warm, inviting atmosphere.


  1. Chocolate Tree


This organic chocolate brand makes their products in small batches using only natural organic ingredients, many of which are sourced locally in Scotland, where they are based. They also purchase organic agro-forested cacao sourced from smallholder farms in South and Central America, working only with cacao producers who are ensuring organic agroforestry farming practices.


A row of colorful chocolate bars with vibrant patterns. Front bar labeled Porcelana Venezuela 85% extra dark, adorned with a gold award sticker.

  1. Little Brown Bird Co


The Little Brown Bird Co makes hand finished premium knitwear in North Wales using merino, superfine lambs wool, British wool and Welsh wool. They specialise in creating knitwear accessories such as adult snoods, hats, and headbands, all of which are made using vintage 1980's punch card knitting machines.


Brown mannequin head with a green knitted headband, featuring "The Little Brown Bird Company" text. Set against a light textured wall.


  1. Wine & Such


Wine & Such was founded in 2021 by Steph DiCamillo and specialises in selling low intervention, natural, and unusual wines. They also stock a rotating range of craft ciders, spirits, and beers. Throughout the year, they hold a range of wine tastings which could also make a great present for your wine and spirit loving friends!


Sunny cafe interior with three wooden stools at a bar, sunlight streaming in, bottles on shelves, small dog lying on the wooden floor.


  1. Dwyryd Ceramics


Dwyryd Ceramics makes functional ceramics that are handmade in the beautiful north Wales countryside and are inspired by nature. Last year, I purchased two of their mugs at a Christmas market (see photo below) and they have become my go-to mugs!


Two ceramic mugs with cabin designs and a blue teapot on a wooden table. Warm, cozy atmosphere with blurred background.


  1. Poblado Coffi


Poblado Coffi is a coffee roastery located in the Nantle Valley in Eryri, North Wales. They offer a selection of the finest ethically sourced arabica beans which they roast in small batches to release the best possible flavour from each one.


Three Poblado Coffi coffee bags labeled Espresso, Cartref, and Y Barics on burlap sacks. Black and white design with colorful accents.


  1. Bare


Bare creates handmade and natural skincare, hair care, bathing, soap and gifts and they are based in Wales. They use 100% natural ingredients, 100% plastic free packaging and cruelty free testing, to ensure their range gives your skin the love it deserves without taking a toll on the planet.


Tin of "Bare" Natural Coconut Lip Balm on colorful flowers. Label reads "handmade in Wales." Bright and cheerful setting.


  1. YNYS AROMA


Inspired by the coastline of Barry Island and the therapeutic benefits of aromatherapy, YNYS AROMA creates handcrafted essential oil blends and candles designed to create moments of peace, calm, and joy in everyday life.


A wooden tray on a bed with Nos da labeled brown bottles, diffuser sticks, candle, and bath salts. Cozy and calming ambiance.


  1. Cwrw Llyn


Cwrw Llyn is an independent brewery in Nefyn, in the Llyn Peninsula, North Wales, which was created by a group of 12 friends over a beer. They produce cask, keg and bottled ales and lager, from rich malty bitters to light golden ales.


Six beer bottles with colorful labels are lined up. Each label has unique designs and text, set against a neutral background.


  1. TBCO


TBCO began with one recycled wool blanket and a dream of doing things differently in the fashion industry. They design and sell a range of wool and cashmere blankets and scarves, with a focus on recycled materials, reducing waste, and promoting circular fashion.


Red and pink plaid blanket with fringe, draped against a light wooden wall. A small tag on the corner reads "Ibex."

Website link: https://tbco.com/


  1. Crafty Guillemot


Small batch, wheel-thrown stoneware pottery inspired by the natural landscapes of the Welsh coast of Ynys Môn and the mountains of Eryri. Each piece is unique and focuses on utilising local materials and traditional crafting techniques.


Ceramic mugs with blue artwork of two people holding hands, playing in water. White background, simple design, evokes nostalgia.


  1. Café Art


Café Art's mission is to empower people affected by homelessness through art, photography and entrepreneurship. Forty-three photographers with lived experience of homelessness were given single-use film cameras free of charge on May 2, 2025. ​From these images, Café Art produce calendars and cards and the profits go to the photographers who are affected by homelessness.



Airshow with jets leaving red, white, and blue trails over cloudy London. Text: "MYLONDON 2026" at top. Silhouette of statue below.

  1. Heather Morgan Illustrations


Heather Morgan is a Norwich-based illustrator with a love of retro patterns and disco balls. Her aim is to spread joy and positivity through unique and lively designs which are full of bold colours, and excitement.


Diverse group of smiling people with raised fists on a colorful poster reading "We Stand Together" taped on a bright yellow wall.


  1. Salt & Clay


Creating organic, hand-crafted skincare rooted in nature, Salt & Clay believe that skincare should be clean, honest, and nourishing. From natural, plant-based ingredients to eco-friendly packaging and cruelty-free practices, nature and care are front and centre of this sustainable beauty brand.


Gift box with Salt & Clay items: a brush, clay mask jar, cloth pads, a small dish, and a bamboo spoon on wood, evoking a natural, cozy feel.


  1. The Village Pottery


The Village Pottery studio is located on a farm just outside of Bristol. Every item is unique and designed to enhance your everyday rituals. They make all their glazes from raw ingredients which when combined create their signature range of colours.


Person in striped shirt and orange apron placing ceramic jugs into a kiln. Jugs are off-white, arranged inside the circular kiln.


  1. Earthsong Seeds


Based in Chew Valley, in North Somerset, Earthsong Seeds offers a wide selection of organic herb seeds, bare roots and live plants for your garden. They are inspired by the herbal traditions flourishing in the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia, and they want the seeds and plants they offer to encourage the tradition of home apothecary - of growing and making your own simple herbal health-remedies at home.


Seed packet with floral design labeled Earthsong Seeds, Sweet Dreams Garden. Set on a stone surface with lush greenery in the background.


  1. Suki Tea


Suki Tea was first set up in 2005 by Annie Rooney and Oscar Woolley, long term friends with a passion for high quality and intriguing blends of tea. They ethically source and blend loose leaf teas, herbal infusions and fruit blends from all over the world and are proudly certified as a B Corp for their high standards of social and environmental impact.


A blue teapot with an open lid sits on an orange surface. A metal strainer is beside it. Orange textured wall in the background.

Website link: https://suki-tea.com/


  1. Driftwood Designs


Driftwood Designs are an Aberystwyth based company who publish and produce a range of gifts, homewares, prints and cards, and original artworks created by Welsh artist Lizzie Spikes.


Decor items with green and yellow countryside scenes: a lampshade, tote bag, cutting board, oven glove, and pouch against a white brick wall.


  1. The Thoughtful Potter


The Thoughtful Potter is an artisan pottery studio run by Deborah Sparks which is based in Somerset. Sparks creates handmade pottery which is inspired by her love of nature. She presses flowers, berries and leaves from her garden and hedgerows into the clay and hand stamps words into the clay to create unique pieces.


Pale green mug with pink flower and leaves design, inscribed "keep going." Placed on rustic wooden surface with blurred flowers in background.


By Eveline Vouillemin ©







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