Top 20 Artisan Christmas Gift Ideas As Nominated By The Sisters' Market Sisters
Announcement posted by Greta Donaldson Publicity 30 Nov 2015
The siblings have helped launch the careers of countless local artisans, to the benefit of discerning Melbourne shoppers keen to snare original goods in a setting that would not be out of place in London, New York, or Paris.
The sisters enjoy travelling and exploring different cultures, which has awaken their interest in collecting items with a unique flare, they are upfront about being shopaholics at heart (and can’t help themselves at this time of year).
In keeping with the spirit of Christmas this festive season, carolers, local street and emerging artists including singer, songwriter and Swanston Street busker Josh Romig will transform the market into a blissfully festive experience.
Mouth-watering food vendors Smooth as Fruit (100% fruit sorbet), Okay Kaya (a delicious Malaysian jam made with coconut, eggs and caramel),and Beurre Cakes and Pastries, “who bake cakes better than nanna ever could, create killer pastries and dream of a world where sugar and butter form the base of the food pyramid” - will serve tasty Christmas flavoured morsels throughout the day.
Alongside the musicians and food vendors the Sisters’ Market will feature up to 70 stalls, with items ranging from clothing, homewares, bags to artwork, stationery, books, body products and vintage posters.
THE SISTERS’ TOP 20 ARTISAN CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS INCLUDE;
Artisan 1; ceramic pieces of art, homewares and jewellery by Brunswick local Te Claire
Artisan 2; jewellery by BoldandStriking- a collection of graphic, colourful pieces handcrafted in Melbourne
Artisan 3; stunning handmade lead-free ceramic vessels (mugs, bowls and vases) by Eli
Artisan 4; children’s ware Ariella www.ariella.com.au
Artisan 5; jewellery by @Annickwww.annick.com.au
Artisan 6; Vivello Organic Tisanes - organic teas made from origin-sourced hand selected ingredients
Artisan 7; Minnow Zola - fashion for women - without destroying the environment and enslaving people
Artisan 8; Hey Ginger - genuine ethically sourced leather handmade bags
Artisan 9; fragrant candles by Kajita Candleswww.kajita.com.au/
Artisan 10; Flower Bird Flowers - old-fashioned, fragrant “tussiemussie” posies, local flowers /herbs
Artisan 11; Two Tree House - body products www.twotreehouse.com
Artisan 12; jewellery by Nanna Woo Handmadewww.nannawoohandmade.com
Artisan 13; Palooka - range of dolls and plush toys from a combination of new and vintage fabric
Artisan 14; Femke -homewareswww.femketextiles.com.au
Artisan 15; Next romance- jewellerywww.nextromance.com.au
Artisan 16; Eva & Mea- jewellery www.evaandmea.com.au
Artisan 17 Through Bambi Eyes - fashion accessories head scarves, dresses, summer towels, bow ties
Artisan 18; Aklove - pure wool floor rugs, pure wool utility baskets, vintage fabric cushions, clay plant pots
Artisan 19; Annivas– women’s fashion annivas.tumblr.com; and
Artisan 20; books, cards, illustrations by award-winning artist, illustrator and children's author Elise Hurst.
The Sisters’ Market Christmas Extravaganza will be held at the Brunswick Town Hall, 233 Sydney Road, Brunswick between 10am and 4pm. Entry is free. Street parking is available, public transport options include #19 tram or bus route #506. For details visit www.sistersmarket.com.au, @sistersmarket and https://www.facebook.com/SistersMarket