9 handmade Christmas gift ideas
Text Susanna Poikela Photos Aarde Pagar, Aasa Mesi, Mon Laurée, Susanna Poikela
Aarde Pagar baked goods
Aarde Pagar bakery produces unique, handmade dark and light breads, as well as pastries. Their dark bread is a perfect addition to the Christmas table. This bread combines the best qualities of Nordic rye bread and traditional sourdough. It has a mild sweetness, a crispy crust, and a soft, fluffy interior. The ingredients include wheat sourdough, wheat flour, rye malt flour, honey, salt, and rapeseed oil. You can find Aarde Pagar products at the Telliskivi Creative Hub, where they operate both a bakery and a bread bar. The dark bread is priced between 5 and 8 euros, depending on the size.
Aasa flower honey
Aasa Honey has a long tradition of quality honey production, passed down through three generations from father to son. The flower honey is produced in the Lääneranna municipality in Pärnumaa. The bees forage from the area’s forest meadows and bogs, which feature a diverse range of plants. This honey won a gold medal at the London Honey Awards 2024. It is available for purchase at Rimi supermarket, with a 350g jar costing 5.35 euros.
Interactive dog toys
Nina Ottosson’s popular interactive toys and brain games for dogs are also available in Estonia. Dog owners can easily select the right toy for their dog, as each product packaging clearly indicates the difficulty level. These toys and puzzles are available at all pet stores across Estonia. The toys pictured here are from PetCity’s selection and are priced between 15 euros and 35 euros.
Anneli Endla’s glass jewellery and items
Anneli Endla’s glass studio is located in the cellar of the Masters’ Courtyard in Tallinn’s Old Town. In her one-room studio, Endla creates and sells beautiful glass jewellery, and she also accepts custom orders. The striking glass bead necklace shown in the image is priced at 72 euros.
Sheepskin slippers
Sirelitalu’s soft and warm sheepskin slippers are hard to part with once you’ve tried them. These slippers are made from durable sheepskin and wool, keeping your feet warm in any weather. They come in various sizes and colours, and can be found at the Puu- ja Putukapood store in the Masters’ Courtyard. The slippers shown are size 44–45 and cost 72 euros.
Mon Laurée
Mon Laurée is a small chocolate factory located at Aa Manor in the heart of Ida Virumaa. Their award-winning artisan chocolates feature one to four layers of flavours, ranging from exotic fruits to local fresh buckwheat. All products are handmade with great care and love. The brand’s products are available for purchase at the Solaris Shopping Centre’s Taluturg on the ground floor. The caramel chocolate shown in the image costs 10 euros.
Shishi Home Décor
Shishi is a unique home décor store in Tallinn’s Noblessner district, offering a wide range of luxurious and stylish interior items. The store is especially known for its Christmas decorations, available in all colours and styles, as well as for its eye-catching vases, artificial flowers, and other home accessories. Shishi is the go-to shop for those who are passionate about interior design or are looking for new ideas to refresh their space. Prices range from under ten euros to thousands, with the shop also accepting interior design orders from private customers and businesses.
Terminal Records record store
Terminal Records is a treasure trove for music and film enthusiasts in Tallinn, offering a wide selection of vinyl records, CDs, Blu-ray discs, movies, and fan merchandise. The store also stocks clothing, electronics, and collectables from various genres and artists. Terminal Records combines a love of music and pop culture, making it a destination for both music lovers and collectors. The store also has a cosy bar and regularly hosts music events.
ZIZI Linen Home Textiles
ZIZI designs and manufactures linen home textiles, including bed linens, towels, bathrobes, tablecloths, and kitchen textiles. All products are handcrafted in Estonia and feature Scandinavian minimalist design. ZIZI’s products are known for their durability and timeless style, making them a perfect fit for modern homes.
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