It’s that time of year again! With the holidays creeping up quickly, we’re showcasing some incredible gift ideas to take the stress out of giving, from beautiful stocking stuffers to thoughtful presents.
Shopping with purpose this Christmas means you’re not only bringing joy to your loved ones with beautiful gifts, but also supporting First Nations businesses and communities with every Welcome to Country purchase.
Christmas Baubles
Decorations are the first step in celebrating the holidays, creating the scenes and feelings of Christmas. Bring the festivities into your home with a set of vibrant Xmas baubles that beautifully celebrate Christmas and Culture. Featuring stunning artworks by First Nations Artists, these sets of 6-9 baubles come in colourful gift boxes, making them easy to give as a gift or to safely pack away until next year!
Gift Cards
Gift cards are the perfect way to ensure your loved ones receive a gift they’ll love this Christmas. With a Welcome to Country gift card, you’re not only sharing the gift of choice, but also ensuring your family and friends can feel good when they shop with purpose. Whichever incredible gift they choose, you’re both sure to spread the holiday joy by supporting First Nations artists, businesses and communities across Australia.
Bush Food Chocolates
Everyone knows that the holidays are a time to indulge in all your favourite things and there’s no better way to treat yourself or your loved ones than with chocolate! Our incredible range of decadent chocolates deliciously celebrate native flavours, from wattleseed to quandong and macadamia, making them the perfect addition to the Christmas feast or a tasty stocking stuffer.
Earrings featuring Aboriginal Designs
The hugely popular range of earrings from Allegria Designs features Kathleen’s artworks on loop and drop earrings. Kathleen’s art is inspired by memories and family connections that have become an important part of her life, sense of belonging and identity. These stories are shared with us through her fine Central Desert Dot Painting style. Kathleen's artworks: 'Sisters Picking Wild Flowers', 'Gathering Bush Foods' and 'People Telling Stories' feature on the intricate and elegant range of earrings.
Aboriginal Cushion Covers
We have a beautiful collection of wool cushion covers from Better World Arts in a variety of sizes featuring bright and beautiful First Nations designs. The cushions are a cross-cultural collaboration combining Aboriginal designs and traditional Kashmiri handicraft. The chain-stitched (Gabba in local Kashmiri) cushion covers are hand stitched in remote villages in one specific region of Kashmir and the Aboriginal artists of Better World Arts own this project bringing direct benefits to the artists’ and their communities.
First Nations Summer Fashion
Give the gift of summer style these holidays with a vibrant cotton shirt by Kirrikin. Kirrikin’s stunning attire features contemporary designs by First Nations Artists, making beautiful statement pieces for any wardrobe. “Our exclusive designs revolved around identity through exploring Aboriginal people, traditions and their land”. A percentage of sales from every Kirrikin purchase goes directly back to the talented artists involved in the design, so you know you are shopping with purpose this Christmas.
Kids and Adults Sustainable Fashion
For a Christmas gift that both Mum and bub will adore, Amber Days’ whimsical collection is the perfect choice. From flared bell bottoms to the cutest overalls, all of Amber Days’ gorgeous items are sure to have the little ones strutting in style this summer. Colourful designs showcase Aboriginal art in innovative new ways to create stunning childrenswear that are perfect for Christmas giving.
Camp Dog & Dingo Sculptures
These bright and fun sculptures are sure to bring joy these holidays. The dogs and dingoes represent real animals from the Yuendumu region of the Northern Territory and are all one of a kind, unique artworks. Know you are shopping with purpose this Christmas, with each sculpture made in collaboration between community owned Warlukurlangu Artists and the Alice Springs Prison.
Bush Balm Gift Box
Treat your loved ones this Christmas with a beautiful collection of indulgent Bush Balm products. From Imangka Imangka exfoliating soap to native lemon grass lip balm, this beautifully packaged box has everything you need for a much needed post-Christmas pamper day. Know you are shopping with purpose with this thoughtful gift that provides employment opportunities for dialysis patients in the Northern Territory through Indigenous owned and operated health service Purple House.
Silk Scarves and Ties
Give the gift of a luxurious piece of wearable art this Christmas. The silk scarves and ties from One of Twelve feature artworks by Aboriginal artists from across Australia. The premium collection of wearable art pieces feature vivid colours, striking designs all on lusciously soft silk. All the scarves come in a beautiful gift box and include an artist’s card, detailing the artist’s work and practice. A gorgeous gift that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists – perfect!
Welcome to Country 2nd Edition
Marcia Langton: Welcome to Country 2nd edition is the essential follow-up to Australia’s landmark travel guide to Indigenous Australia, Welcome to Country. In this extensively updated edition, Marcia Langton offers a full range of Indigenous-owned or -operated tourism experiences across Australia, including an expanded directory with 250 new listings, illustrated maps, and photography by Wayne Quilliam. A must for every household and the perfect Christmas gift.
This piece was made in partnership with welcometocountry.com, your guide to experiencing Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Australia.
