Orkney’s talented creative community is busy right now crafting a whole range of beautiful jewellery, knitwear, artwork, furniture and much more, ready to help you complete your Christmas shopping in style.
But what would our makers like to see under their trees on Christmas morning?
We’ve asked a selection of Creative Orkney members to pick out a favourite piece from a fellow craftsperson that would be their idea of an ideal gift on the big day.
Take a look at their choices below, and be inspired to give your own present from Orkney this Christmas.
This Christmas, Nonnie from MadeItOrkney would love...
...a One of a Kind Square Labradorite Ring from Alison Moore Designs. I have an obsession with labradorite and the way the stones change colour as the light dances over them. Alison’s pieces are so bold and unique, it would be the perfect Christmas gift for me.
This Christmas, Elsa from Elsa Tait Designs would love...
...a Christmas Ba’ 2025 print from Jane Glue Art. Jane is my mum and she is my biggest inspiration for my own business. This piece is so nostalgic - it's exactly what Christmas in Orkney is all about.
This Christmas, the team at Ortak would love...
...a River Mirror from Leo Kerr Mirrors. We think they add so much beauty to any home space and are a statement piece to treasure for years to come.
This Christmas, Helen from Rinansay Weavings would love...
…an Orkney Sycamore Table from Orkney Hand Crafted Furniture. I love how Fraser uses both traditional and contemporary ideas in the production of his pieces. I particularly enjoy his use of virgin wood, and items made from driftwood for its diversity and as an environmentally sound material. Orkney doesn't have many trees so to have something handmade from local sycamore would be a real talking point and it makes this beautiful table all the more special.
This Christmas, Norah and Alan from Aries Gallery would love...
…Large Drop Earrings from Karen Duncan Jewellery’s Lamb Holm collection. Having commissioned two custom pieces from Karen, one a Lamb Holm collection-based large brooch and the other a Shield collection-based large necklet, we would love to have earrings to match. The Italian Chapel is such a special place to take visitors and it inspires us to showcase these pieces in and outwith Orkney.
This Christmas, Fiona from Flow Glass would love...
...a Ripple Midi Jumper from Hume Sweet Hume. Their knitwear is so soft and wearable and comes in gorgeous colours. Their pieces are timeless classics that you will wear time and again.
This Christmas, Jane from Jane Glue Art would love...
...an Orkney Sheep Tea Towel from Elsa Tait Designs. Elsa is my daughter and has a studio in the same building as me. Our work is totally different but we share the same love of colour and inspiration from the Orkney nature that surrounds us. This tea towel design is the ideal mix of colour, fun, and quality, and would be perfect as a present for me this year.
