A handmade gift stands out: there is only one of it, it carries the trace of the hand that made it, and it does not end up at the back of a drawer. Here is our pick of handmade gifts from €10 to €350, sorted by budget and by person, with links to our detailed guides.
By budget
- Handmade gifts under €30 : crochet earrings, small accessories, sculpted candles.
- Handmade gifts under €50 : embroidered clutches, beaded and crochet bags, a beaded jewellery set.
- Handmade gifts under €100 : jewellery sets, evening bags, a gold-thread embroidered bolero.
Under €20
- Light, colourful crochet earrings at €10.
- A sculpted flower candle , scented, from €13: light it or simply leave it on display.
- A round crochet coin purse at €12, or a crochet bandana at €15.
Crochet coin purses & phone pouches
Round crochet coin purse — ecru cotton cord, wooden bead
€12.00One of a kind
More ideas in Christmas gifts under €25 and crochet gifts under €30.
€20 to €60
- A trio of rose ball candles or a “Love” bouquet of sculpted candles.
- A crochet phone pouch, or a gold-embroidered velvet occasion clutch at €39.
- A crochet bag, such as the half-moon bag with wooden handles.
- A light jewellery set in beads or stones, from €45 to €59.
€60 to €120
- A ceremony set for an engagement or a wedding: see giving a jewellery set for an engagement.
- A beaded bag or an embroidered velvet bag for a wedding guest.
- A gold-thread embroidered bolero, for a ceremony outfit.
Something exceptional
A resin side table or clock, from €150 to €350, with dried flowers and semi-precious stones: a housewarming or wedding gift that stays.
By person
- A mum: a beaded jewellery set, a gift box of sculpted roses, a flower candle.
- A friend: a crochet bag, colourful earrings, a bandana.
- A bride-to-be: a ceremony set, an embroidered clutch, an ivory satin pouch bag.
- A colleague: a candle under €15, a pair of earrings.
- A couple: a resin clock, a “Love” bouquet.
Why give handmade
A handmade piece exists only once; it has a story and a named material. To tell a real artisan piece from the rest, read how to spot a real handmade piece ; for jewellery, giving handmade jewellery.
Order in time
We dispatch within 3 working days, then delivery takes 2 to 5 working days in mainland France. For Christmas, order in the first half of December. Delivery is complimentary from €79; the recipient has 14 days to change their mind.
Frequently asked questions
Is each piece one of a kind?
Yes, most exist as a single piece; once gone, they do not come back.
Can a gift be returned?
Yes: the recipient has 14 days to change their mind.
