Five more local businesses to shop from this Christmas
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Searching for the perfect present? This Christmas, we’re all about supporting local.
With another tough year for local businesses coming to a close, Christmas is the perfect time to spoil your loved ones while also supporting the wider Canberra community. It’s two birds with one stone – and with plenty of unique businesses around town, you’ll be sure to find a unique gift for everyone on your Christmas list.
Here’s part two of our very Canberra gift guide.
Just a note: this is not the be-all and end-all list of local businesses to support in Canberra, these are just some suggestions that might inspire you to shop locally this Christmas. And if you need even more inspo, simply browse our website (or get Googling).
bisonhome (Pialligo)
Spanning ceramics, glass, and accessories, Bison’s iconic homewares are made in Canberra and loved far and wide.
Founded in 1997 by Creative Director Brian Tunks, you’ll find beautiful, yet functional, pieces for everyday life. From the set of Samantha’s bedroom in Sex in the City to the kitchen of Rolling Stone Ronnie Woods (who fancied an entire dinner set), a gift from here will see your loved one joining some of the most stylish people in pop culture.
12 Beltana Road, Pialligo | bisonhome.com
POP Canberra (Braddon)
Starting as an all-Canberran pop-up shop in 2018, POP Canberra is a creative hub for all things local – from artisan food to art, jewellery, tea, local spirits, and home accessories.
Supporting local artists, makers, and business owners, you’ll find thousands of products. Think dumpling sauce from DumpLinLins for the foodies, hand oil from BY THE BE for the beauty lover, and ‘Canberra Thinks You’re Boring Too’ mugs from North/South for…well, everyone.
Shop G12/27 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | poplocal.com.au
Craft + Design Canberra (City)
Love supporting Australian artists? This Christmas, why not visit the Craft + Design Canberra shop? Available online and in-store (open Wednesday to Sunday), you can browse bespoke, handcrafted products you won’t find anywhere else.
From ceramics to glass, textiles, and metals, there’s something in every kind of medium. Who knows what you’ll discover?
North Building, 1, 180 London Circuit, City | craftanddesigncanberra.org
Capital Socks (Fyshwick)
Known for their fun and funky socks, Capital Socks is all about celebrating the local community – but you won’t just find socks here.
Along with pairs of their iconic pairs of socks featuring eye-catching and exclusive designs, you can also personalise gifts such as printed tees, mugs, tumblers, and more for the perfect present.
Fresh Food Markets, 36 Mildura Street, Fyshwick | capitalsocks.com.au
Luxe and Beau (Fyshwick)
Bringing Canberrans exquisite table linen, homewares, body products, and more, this local brand is renowned for its quality and fresh designs – and it’s the perfect place to shop for the homebody in your life who likes things a little bit luxe.
Stocking everything from table linen, cushions, silk scarves, a very popular sleepwear range, design books, candles, designer pieces, and more, head in-store to browse the products for yourself.
8a/56 Wollongong Street, Fyshwick | luxeandbeau.com.au
Feature image: Lean Timms.
