With Christmas just around the corner, we all know how hard it is to find the perfect present for that special someone.. If you are looking for something unique this year why not support small businesses from Salford?
With over 5.82 million small businesses listed in the UK as of 2019, what better time to support them?
Whether you be looking for a unique gift for a loved one or are on the hunt to please the awkward family member, we have created a list of our favourite artists and makers in Salford to make it just that little bit easier for you to support local this Christmas.
For jewellery – Wonderhaus
Based in Islington Mill, Salford. Wonderhaus create funky laser cut jewellery in bright neon colours that compliment any outfit. Every product is made to order and a variety of materials are used including gold, silver and perspex. Alongside this, prices start at just £30!
Shop the FAUNAHAUS collection here
For clothing – Needle Woman Jess
Seamstress Jessie specialises in garment and product design. Collaborating with various artists on collections, her work is influenced by textiles around the world. Each product available on her shop is ready-to-wear and bespoke.
Her recent collaboration with KALA and Me Gusta is a bomber jacket made with Kanga fabric from East Africa and lined with Indian sari silk. Priced at just £55, it is the perfect gift for those clothing lovers this Christmas.
Workshops
Alongside clothing Jessie runs workshops. Her current workshop focuses on embroidery where you embellish your own cushion cover and learn the skills of sewing too. The workshops make the perfect gift for crafty lovers.
For the booze – Seven Brothers Brewery
Winner of Small business of the year at Salford business awards, The Seven Brothers Brewery was founded by Seven brothers from Salford in 2014 and since then have created some crazy beverages such as marshmallow stout, honeycomb pale ale and have even collaborated with alternative rock band Wolf Alice to create ‘Yuk Brew’ named after the song ‘Yuk Foo’.
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You can buy the cans individually at £3.50 or in packs. If you are unsure on what to pick they have recently released the festive bundles featuring their most popular products!
Individual cans make the perfect stocking filler! If you fancy splashing out £12.00 for the gift set it’s guaranteed to brighten up their Christmas.
Make it personal – Norma & Dorothy
Founded by Grace Sheriff in 2013, Norma & Dorothy focuses primarily on wedding stationary but they have a variety of customisable prints on their website starting at £15. Perfect for couples, the ‘love you always’ print is finished with gold foiling and can even be framed.
There are even customisable baby prints! If you know someone expecting a baby this Christmas, why not make it that bit more special for them?
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