URBAN MAKERS CHRISTMAS MARKET GIFTS £15.00 - £30.00

25 Oct

For 2 weekends in November and December Urban Makers will be returning to the Mile End Ecology Pavilion to host their annual festive makers market. There will be 50 different designer makers each day, selling everything from Christmas gifts and decorations, homewares, jewellery, art, candles, clothing and accessories.

Here is a selection of gift ideas from the small businesses taking part in the markets ranging from £15.00 to £30.00.

Brass Rings Within Rings Necklace by Brass and Bold - £26.00

This piece is made from a brass ring within a brass ring accompanied by a solid brass circular disc centred on a solid brass axis bar. The piece is hung from a black/brass chain.

Follow on Instagram - @brassandbold

Molten Earrings by Charlotte E Padgham - £30.00

Each piece in the Molten collection is entirely unique and made from 100% recycled Sterling (925) silver. This is silver reclaimed from products that range from scrap jewellery to scrap medical equipment, offering a much more environmentally responsible option using metal already in circulation instead of newly mined.

Follow on Instagram - @catts9lives

***Charlotte E Padgham Contemporary Art & Jewellery***

Wooden Drop Celestial Earrings with Bronze by Ivy Lace London - £16.00

These earring are a contemporary mix of materials - wood and bronze forms are a prefect addition to any jewellery collection. These statement laser-cut drop earrings are made with hand painted wooden beads, against blue celestial form and bronze sun ray findings.

Follow on Instagram - @ivylace_london

Full Moon Statement Stud Earrings by Shutter Jewellery - £28.00

Shimmering moon earrings in sterling silver with gunmetal finish.

Followe on Instagram - @shutterjewellery

Triceratops Cufflinks by Dinosaurs Doing Stuff - £15.00

These cute pastel triceratops cufflinks are the perfect gift for any dinosaur lover this Christmas.

Follow on Instagram - @dinosaursdoingstuff.shop

Lobster Red Glitter Earrings By Heather Filby - £17.99

These sparkly wonders are made to order in resin and glitter by Heather Filby.

Follow on Instagram - @byheatherfilby

Hand Painted Jewellery Box by Antar Creative Lab - £27.00

Hand painted wooden jewellery box protected with matte sealant. Makes the perfect gift for a jewellery lover.

Follow on Instagram - @antarcreativelab

Green Clutch by Siyana London - £29.99

Emerald vegan clutch bag is made using Hari-Jari art that employs a patchwork of trims and laces on a canvas of vegan silk, giving it a textured finish. Its defined contours and solid exterior make it bulge-proof, no matter what you put in it. Handmade by the artisans of Kutch, Gujrat.

Follow on Instagram - @siyanalondon

Baby Beanie by Uusi Baby - £28.00

Grey alpaca baby beanie hat with customisable pom pom, perfect for babies as the yarn is naturally hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin.

Follow on Instagram - @uusibaby

Tiptree Balaclava by Goldenkey Knitwear - sale price £30.00

Hand-knitted balaclava, in 50/50% wool/acrylic mix. Various colour-ways available. Special sale price for November & December.

Follow on Instagram - @goldenkey_knits

Stay Bright Bamboo Socks Pack of 2 by Leiho - £20.00

The perfect gift box for funky sock lovers! Get your hands (and feet) on these smiley bamboo socks that are luxuriously soft and ethically made. With this gift box, you'll also be helping fund impact projects and donation items that support people experiencing homelessness this Christmas.

Follow on Instagram - @leiho_uk

African Print Cushion Cover By Kala x - £18.00

A vibrant African print envelope style cushion cover is a great way to brighten up any interior - from the bedroom to the living room. Measures 17x17 inches to fit an 18x18 inch insert.

Follow by Instagram - @bykalax

Set of 3 Reusable Food Cover by Urban Green Company - £20.00

Perfect for covering food for later or leftovers, and to avoid single use plastics like cling film. 100% Organic cotton bowl covers are finished with an elasticated hem for easy fitting. They are made to fit bowls with diameters up to 34cm, 22cm and 14cm.

Follow on Instagram @urbangreencompany

Store Cupboard Apron by Corinne Alexander - £25.00

This apron brings together store cupboard favourites on a 100% cotton apron with adjustable neck strap and long waist ties for all sizes. The illustrations are taken from Corinne’s drawings.

Follow on Instragram - @caillustrations

Bone China Pint Mugs by Jinny Ngui Design - £18.00 each

This size of mug can almost hold a whole pint, approximately 500 ml / 17.5 oz, perfect for when you are working towards a big deadline or a time consuming craft project. This super sized mug is also perfect for your first brew of the day and fits any biscuit for dunking.

Follow on Instagram - @jinnynguidesign

Jesmonite Coasters by Oh Studio - £15.00 each

Handcrafted Jesmonite coasters made in London. All products are casted, sanded and sealed by hand in a variety of stylish colour palettes.

Follow on Instagram - @oh_stu_dio

Tea Mug by 2 Hungry Bakers - £30.00

This is a stoneware mug with a satin sea kelp glaze. Each mug is individually hand crafted and thrown on a potter's wheel. This mug is designed for tea and dunking biscuits, or a cosy hot chocolate on the sofa.

Follow on Instagram - @2hungrybakers

Cassette Tapes Travel Mug by Neonimo - £28.00

Bright and unique reusable 450ml thermal travel mug, the perfect gift for eco-conscious, busy people that are always on the go!

Follow on Instagram - @neonimostudio

Macrame Basket by Betty Macrame - £18.00

Handmade macrame baskets made with certified cotton and eco-friendly. Available in various colours and custom orders are welcome.

Follow on Instagram - @bettymacrame

Upcycled Woven Notebook by Kamipaper - £20.00

A handmade upcycled notebook with a cover made from plastic bag strips that have been hand woven together and finished with a long stitch binding.

Follow on Instagram - @kamipaperuk

Chinese Vases by Anjali B Purkayastha - £25.00

Own or gift an original art. A beautiful postcard sized artwork titled, “Chinese Vases”, hand painted using acrylics on a textured 350gsm watercolour paper, giving it a lovely finish.

Follow on Instagram - @anjalibpurkayastha

A4 Fighting Shrimp Print by Studio Anoushka Cole - £20.00

These shrimp are from a collection of screenprints depicting the beauty of the fish and wildlife living in the seas surrounding the British Isles and further beyond. Each print started life as a hand drawn image before being lovingly screen printed by hand.

Follow on Instagram - @studioanoushkacole

Studio Anoushka Cole

Framed Vintage Playing Card by Fairground Fish

By turning over vintage playing cards beautiful and quirky illustrations are revealed. Framed or mounted on a greeting card, their new lease of life sees them being enjoyed all over again.

Follow on Instagram - @fairground.fish

A4 Squirrel Art Print by Gentangle Designs - £20.00

Gentangle Designs produces illustrations based on a method called Zentangle. This involves creating designs through patterns and shapes and it is a relaxing and fun way to create beautiful imagery. The original illustrations are hand drawn in black pen and take anywhere from 10 – 25 hours to complete.

Follow on Instagram - @gentangledesigns

A4 Sunrise Art Print by Gosia Grodzka Illustration - £20.00

A beautiful, high-quality digital print of an original 'Sunrise' illustration.
Printed onto an Archival Quality Matte 192 gsm paper, that enhances all the original colours of the print and provides long-lasting quality.

Follow on Instagram - @malgrodzka

A3 London Alphabet Art Print by Little Black Dot - £15.00

London Alphabet is a digital art print about the landmarks and cultural highlights of the city. It's printed on A3, 240 gsm white matte paper, featuring a smooth surface and crisp colours.

Follow on Instagram - @littleblackdotdesign

Superfood Snacks Set by The Glowcery - £30.00

The Superfood Snacks Set, a great way to sample The Glowcery collection, nutrient-rich skin wellness products that feed your skin all the vitamins it needs to look and feel, healthy balanced and glowing.. The skincare set contains all 7 nutrient-rich skincare products in snackable, trail sizes!

Follow on Instagram - @theglowceryshop

Martiou Soy Wax Candle by Lelia Ann Rose - £24.00

Hand poured soy wax candle, petroleum-free, cruelty-free and 100% vegan. Martiou has a fruity floral fragrance with notes of peony and Dry Amber, followed by hearty notes of Rose, Jasmine and Carnation.

Follow on Instagram - @leliaannrose