Thoughtful Handcrafted Gifts for Autumn

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Handcrafted gifts that celebrate the season of cosy

Hawthorn Leaf Drop Pewter Earrings

By Glover & Smith

These sweet little hawthorn leaf earrings would make a dreamy gift for Autumn birthdays. Crafted by renowned pewter designers Glover & Smith in Wiltshire, they form part of a wide range of nature inspired pewterware.

Hot Water Bottle Burgundy Ochre Lilac Stripe

By Wee Woollies

This 100% felted merino lambswool water bottle cover is so cosy. Crafted by Weewoollies founder Emily in Nottingham, there’s so many delightful colour combinations that you are sure to see your loved one’s perfect colours.

Vintage Rose Upholstery Throw

By Melin Tregwynt

This traditional Welsh double cloth design throw is perfect for adding a pop of colour and craftsmanship to interior spaces.

100% British Wool makes this a luxury gift for bringing cosy country living into any interior space.

Sleepy Squirrel Greeting Card

By Samantha Hall

Featuring a red squirrel curled up and keeping warm inside an acorn, this design was originally painted using watercolours and charcoal by artist Samantha Hall in her Worthing studio. Blank inside for your own message.

Metal Leaf with Quote

By A Blackbird Sang

Part of a series of tree leaves featuring unexpected and charming quotes, these decorative metal leaves are crafted by nature lovers Genny and Tony in Oxfordshire, and are suitable for displaying indoors or outdoors.

Pointelle Neckerchief Red

By Rove Knitwear

Designed and crafted in their Margate studio, this Merino Lambswool Neckerchief by Rove is firmly on my wishlist for forest walks and pottering at home on cool days.

Amber & Cardamom Apothecary Style Candle

By Lit by Drew

Two of my favourite scents and a delightful jar that is very much worth keeping, these plant-based apothecary candles are hand poured by the team in Cambridgeshire and are a great little gift for candle lovers.

Autumn Dip Greetings Card

By Oldfield Design Co

A great little autumnal greetings card crafted by Oldfield Design Co in Cumbria. I love the pops of colour, it’s perfect for fellow outdoorsy friends.

Cotton Tea Towel - Squirrel

By Folded Forest

This is such a lovely addition to the kitchen in Autumn and I love that the design is screen printed onto natural unbleached cotton. What a great for Autumn lovers.

Cinnamon Pecan Gourmet Cookies

By Willow & Finch

Crafted with spiced brown sugar dough, toasted pecans and white chocolate, these cookies are best enjoyed by the fire, wrapped in a cosy blanket with a steaming mug of tea. An ideal Autumn gift for the resident cookie monster.

Wayfinder Sketch Journal

By Leather & Sage

Every Wayfinder Journal is crafted and bound by hand in Ludlow, and is ideal for those who need a hardy, practical journal to carry with them while they navigate the world.

Ruskin Medium Roast Coffee

By Forge Coffee Roasters

With tasting notes of milk chocolate, honey and candied orange, this is the ideal coffee blend for Autumn days. Roasted by Forge Coffee Roasters in Sheffield and beautifully packaged, this is a thoughtful gift for coffee lovers.

Oak Leaf Coffee Scoop

By The Woodland Carver

Entirely hand-carved from naturally wind fallen wild cherry wood, the exquisitely crafted coffee scoops by Dan the woodland carver are works of art, perfect for gifting to coffee lovers.

Autumn Haze Solar Plate Print

By Su France

Lincolnshire based artist Su France creates such ethereal designs and this piece perfectly captures the delicate, muted tones found gracing the country lanes during Autumn.

Double Hanging Metal Bird Feeder Ring

By Savage Works

This handcrafted hanging bird feeding station accommodates various seed types and adds a rustic touch to gardens. Crafted by founders Mark & Lucy, their growing collection offers a wide choice of gifts for garden lovers.

Earthy tones, woody scents, sweet syrups, rustic textures, a good book and anything that keeps you warm, all make for perfect autumn gifts, even better when the item is artisan-made.

You only need go on a country walk to find natural flourishes to adorn your wrapped gift, with acorns, dried grasses, berries and pressed leaves all easily tied on with twine.

Here’s some of my favourite autumn gift ideas, crafted by artisan brands we love.

An artisan gift is grounded, familiar, and filled with love

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Lyndsey | Editor