Christmas 2019 Ethical Gift Guide
Choosing the perfect Christmas gift can be so difficult - finding something unique, beautiful and ethical all in one can feel almost impossible!
Jaadu's collection features individually selected objects and accessories from Janine's travels to India, mostly hand made using traditional technique and craft. Many of the items are from or in support of social enterprises and small businesses, meaning you can gift something special to a loved one, and feel good extra about it too!
For the extra special ones…
Silk Dupion
Jaadu’s Silk Dupion collection is a truly special showcase of Jaadu’s gorgeous hand weave silk dupion jackets and tunics. Perfect for the Christmas party season (and every party season!) and adds a real standout piece to any wardrobe. Flattering in fit and in gorgeous jewel colours.
Dupion is the most widely known silk and is made in India. It is a medium weight silk. It has a slub that gives it a textured effect.
Jaadu’s double strand silver lost wax necklace is a real celebration of traditional craft. Made using the timeless lost wax technique, this fantastic necklace is eye-catching enough to make a statement whilst remaining elegant for everyday wear. An excellent accompaniment to any personal style. Also available in 18ct gold plate.
kantha stitch
Jaadu's kantha stitch jackets and coats have become a staple of elegant style and traditional craft. Kantha stitch is a time old embroidery technique from India, as practical as it is decorative. Stylish and cosy enough for venturing outside but also doubling nicely as housecoats, these amazing coats and jackets make wonderful presents, all year round, but especially at Christmas!
The ethical edit…
Social enterprise
Cath Collins Soap Gift Set
Gorgeous soaps presented in a handmade basket produced in a social enterprise in India. Each basket features the signature of the person who made it, adding something truly special to this lovely gift idea.
Present…
Present… is a collection of block printed weekend bags and accessories. Jaadu’s Present…. collection is produced in an environment operating a zero discharge policy, wherein all the effluents are recycled and reused, so you can gift a gorgeous unique gift, knowing you’ve been kind to the Earth too.
Made by real people…
Lovingly hand crafted baskets from recycled plastic strapping. It takes a day for each basket to be made by independent artisans who have been weaving for generations. Each basket is unique and a one off.
Truly unique gifts…
Hand carved marble
Jaadu’s collection of hand carved marble is a true celebration of skill. Showing every beautiful detail of white marble, these heavy pieces make unique and thoughtful gifts, complimenting any home’s interior.
Hand painted wood
Painting by hand is a skill few possess. Jaadu’s Collectables collection features several curious and beautiful pieces of hand painted wood, including this horse, funny figures and stunning antique plates.
Kamala Project boxes
These gorgeous hand painted and lacquered boxes from social enterprise The Kamala Project make fabulous gifts - to be used as trinket boxes, jewellery boxes or to be purely decorative with their bright colours and eclectic designs.