Gifts under £50: handmade ceramics, hot water bottle covers, hand-dipped candles, mohair socks, small-batch beauty and unique presents from independent UK makers, for Christmas, birthdays and a little something just because. Everything is under £50, so it’s easy to find a gift that feels generous without spending a fortune. Gift cards are available to spend online or in our Falmouth shop.
Under £50 is the sweet spot for gifting: enough to buy something properly nice, not so much that it feels like a big decision. This collection is our edit of unique gifts under £50 that you won’t find on the high street, chosen for family, friends, partners, hosts and teachers. It’s organised by budget and by who you’re buying for, so you can find something in a few minutes, and many pieces suit Christmas, birthdays and anniversaries equally.
£25 to £35: Wax Atelier’s stubby dipped candles in Moss Green, Pomegranate and Raisin (£26) and Indigo (£24), Botanique Workshop’s frilly candlestick holder (£24), Liz Vidal’s dipped glaze bowl (£30), Botanique Workshop’s linen make up and wash bag in gingham (£32) and Pico’s organic cotton rib knit vest (£34) are good, mid-priced gifts.
£35 to £50: Annabel Roberts’ hand painted mugs in stripe and vine designs (£38) and plates (£42), Pico’s organic cotton vest (£38), an indoor plant watering can (£35), Linen Tales’ linen Everything Bag (£45), Maison Bengal’s Hogla market basket (from £45), and hot water bottle covers by Chickpea and Beatrice Larkin (£49) are generous presents that still come in under budget. Wildwood Ceramic Studio’s hanging plant pots (£49) are a lovely gift for plant lovers.
Smaller and cheaper: If you’d rather keep it lower, jumbo matches (£5–£6), Harvest soaps (£12), Le Bon Shoppe’s socks (£14), Oaken’s mohair socks (£22), Honest Toil’s olive oil (£19) and papier mâché and glass baubles (£10–£16) all fit well within the budget, and combine into a larger gift.
Gifts for her: A Chickpea hot water bottle cover, Wax Atelier candles, Oaken socks, a Pico vest or an Annabel Roberts mug are all easy choices.
Gifts for him: Mohair socks, olive oil, a linen tote bag, a Beatrice Larkin hot water bottle cover in flint or an Annabel Roberts plate make good presents for dads, brothers and partners.
Gifts for the home: A Liz Vidal bowl, a candlestick holder, linen tea towels (£15) or a woven basket add something handmade to a home.
Gifts for plant lovers: A watering can, hanging pots and plant care make a thoughtful bundle for anyone with a windowsill of houseplants.
Christmas and birthdays: From Secret Santa to a special birthday, these are gifts people keep. Pair a candle or socks with a card and some gift wrapping and you have a present that looks as thoughtful as it is. Gift cards are available too if you’d rather let them choose.
There are handmade ceramic mugs and bowls from independent UK potters, Le Bon Shoppe socks, sunglasses, linen napkin sets and art prints for gifts with a bit more personality than the high street. For Christmas stocking fillers specifically, look to the smaller pieces — Wax Atelier stubby candles, Iris Hantverk nail brushes and dough scrapers, greetings cards, reed diffusers and natural bath salts all sit comfortably under £20, making this a good starting point for stocking filler ideas that still feel considered rather than thrown in at the last minute.
It's equally suited to birthday gifts for friends and family, unique gifts under £50, and the "just because" present that doesn't need a special occasion — everything here is chosen to feel like a proper gift, not a budget compromise.
Makers
Ambrose Vevers, Annabel Roberts, Apothecary & Me, Austin Austin, Beatrice Larkin, Botanique Workshop, Brickett Davda, Carla Llanos, Chickpea, COCO Chocolatier, Creamor Mill, Creamore Mill, DARN Collective, Evermade, EOT, Francli Craftwear, Harvest, Henry Bird, Herbowski, Honest Toil, Iris Hantverk, Kate Owen, La Luna, Laurie Maun, Le Bon Shoppe, Leach Pottery, Linen Tales, Liz Vidal, Maison Bengal, Moorlands Candles, Norfolk Natural Living, Oaken, Oceanides, Ondine Ash, Otaaki, Owen Barry, Petra Boase Ltd, Pico, Pip Hartle, Rosie Gore, Sacred Elephant, Sarah Quick, Selwyn House, Severnside, Slow Made Goods, Su Leaver, Sue Pryke, The Basket Room, The Planted House, Tim Lake, Vintage, Wax Atelier, Wendy Wilbraham, Wildwood Ceramic Studio, WS + Co