There will be no Union Jacks here.
Nor any red telephone boxes, bull dogs or novelty items.
Unapologetically, we simply have better things to offer.
Instead, we’ve curated this listicle of British brands who handmake, craft, machine and manufacture their goods, defining the forefront of UK produce.
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Table of contents
Accessories
Bags
Clothing
Cookware
Drinks
Eyewear
Food
Footwear
Fragrance
Homeware
Skincare
Sports
Stationery
Tableware
Watches
What are the best gifts from UK?
The best gifts from the UK are those that exemplify traditional craft, materials and processes from around the 4 nations.
Food, drink, clothing and jewellery are amongst some of the most gifted, however there are a growing number of independent brands who make specialty items in the UK.
Scroll below to see some of the best British made gifts.
What things are made in England?
England produces a variety of goods including sprits, wine, chocolate, confectionary, motorcars, shoes, clothing, outerwear and many more.
Alongside Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the four nations make a wide variety of produce which are commonly exported around the world.
What brands are made in UK?
Britain hosts a number of renowned international export brands. Perhaps the most famous are Cadbury, Marks & Spencer, Burberry, Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, Jaguar, Mini, Wedgwood and many more.
Whilst these are some of the biggest UK brands, this listicle focuses on the smaller, lesser-known companies who made their goods here in the UK.
British made accessories gifts
Alice Made This
Alice Made This make precision jewellery for men and women. They work with British engineers and artisans to layer the precision of engineering with the beauty of hand work, creating unique accessories and jewellery for you to gift, own and enjoy for many years to come.
Awling
Awling belts are made entirely by hand in England. Their range of contemporary belts are versatile, stylish and made to last. The perfect gift for any man or woman who likes an understated look.
Billy Tannery
After discovering that goat hides left over from the UK food industry were going to waste, Billy Tannery decided to take action. Using local leather knowledge, they built a pioneering micro-tannery in the Midlands. Today, they have a growing range of leather goods designed and made in England for those who care about shopping locally and responsibly, without compromising on quality.
Campbell Cole
Designed & made in England, Campbell Cole create meticulously designed, bags and leather goods including Key Rings, Card Holders, Wallets and iPad Cases. Amongst many of their leather items, one of their most popular gifts is their simple Key Wrap seen in the image above.
Flinn & Steel
Based in Sheffield, Flinn & Steel make rings for men and woman using various alternative and ethically sourced precious metals from around the world.
Flinn & Steel
Fox Umbrellas
The UK is known for its dreary weather. So what better gift than a British made umbrella to keep someone dry? Fox Umbrellas Ltd was founded in 1868 and has been producing the world’s finest umbrellas for over 150 years. If you want the best umbrella, make sure it's a Fox umbrella.
Green Thomas
Green Thomas design contemporary, luxury knitwear and prints for women, men and your home. Based in Scotland, they’re a design studio and creative partnership who love pattern and colour. Everything is made in limited editions in Scotland and England.
Hillary Grant
Hillary Grant are a textile design studio, based on the Northerly Scottish islands of Orkney. Boldly, they specialise in knitted pattern. All their textiles are made from luxury grade, cruelty-free 100% lambs wool. Made in Scotland.
Kent
Kent Brushes are amongst the very few hairbrush manufacturers left in the UK. In fact, they are the oldest hairbrush manufacturer in the world. Based in England, Kent makes all kinds of hair, body, shoe and teeth brushes in their Hertfordshire factory.
KNNOX
Made in England, the KNNOX lighter is designed to last a lifetime. Precision machined from solid brass, each lighter is paired with the brand’s own high-quality wicks, flints and stainless-steel hex tool. A bespoke sliding mechanism allows you to ignite in a number of ways and gives the KNNOX lighter its signature open flame. A luxurious gift and centrepiece for any smoking room.
Mamnick
Sheffield based lifestyle brand Mamnick design and produce an array of high-quality clothing and cycling wares. Ranging from small carry accessories, premium garments and cycling accessories, their items follow a simple but effective mantra; “One thing at a time, made as beautifully as possible.”
Otway & Orford
Otway & Orford are a men’s accessory brand who design and make unique, high-quality silk pocket squares with patterns inspired by sports, iconic aircraft and classic cars. Made and sewn in England, their full-size and luxurious silk pocket squares are the perfect men’s gift to accompany any suit.
Papau
Inspired by origami, Papau card wallets are entirely crafted from Cordoba Paper - a durable, tear-resistant and versatile material that is made from cellulose and latex. The simple, stitch-less design is perfect for minimalists who wish to slim their wallet, and reduce their impact on the environment.
St. Eval Candles
Nestled on their working farm in North Cornwall, St. Eval Candle Company was born from humble beginnings, crafting candles by hand in the family farm house kitchen.
Wingback
Everyday carry brand Wingback make enduring items using exceptional materials and an attention to detail you can see, smell and feel. Useful, sturdy and iconic, all their products are designed and made in England and guaranteed for life.
British made bag gifts
Bennett Winch
Bennett Winch bags are handmade in England. Using traditional skills and materials, they engineer luggage and accessories tailored to a contemporary world. Their range of high-quality products are designed for the discerning minimalists: those who seek to own fewer, but better things.
Billy Tannery
Billy Tannery bags are made from unused goat hides leftover from the British food industry. From their pioneering micro tannery, the hides are crafted in Somerset into minimal, stylish and sustainable leather bags.
Cherchbi
Cherchbi bags are handcrafted by highly skilled, traditional British leather workers and craftsmen in Melton Mowbray, England. Made using British Hainsworth military grade wool and the finest quality Italian leather, Cherchbi combines traditional British leatherworking with minimalist design principles resulting in a functional and distinctive piece that lasts a lifetime. A hard wearing gift for a design lover.
Kingsley Walter Studio
Founded in 2015, Jamaican born Kingsley Walter makes practical and durable pieces by hand. Utilising traditional methods, each bag is hand cut and stitched with his own beeswax coated thread using locally sourced and traceable material in Cardiff, Wales.
Portamus
Bags and occasional accessories for the great outdoors. Properly handmade in Gloucestershire UK.
Trakke
From their workshop in Glasgow Scotland, carry company Trakke make weatherproof waxed canvas bags and accessories for travel & adventure. Crafted with British-made materials, Trakke bags are guaranteed for life; so you can worry about what lies ahead, not what's on your back.
British made clothing gifts
Colhay’s
Colhay’s champion the dignity of craft, returning to an older philosophy of garment making which puts quality above all else. Partnering with master knitters from Scotland renowned for setting the world's highest standards, they bring you knitwear that combine a modern aesthetic with heirloom quality.
Fieldware Co
Based in Somerset England, Fieldware Co specialise in handcrafted workwear and functional products for the garden, work and home. Made from waxed cotton, their enduring garments are the ideal gift for a friend or family member who likes to keep busy around the house.
HebTroCo
In 2015 co-founders Ed and Brant had an idea in the pub – “was it possible to support small British manufacturers with production sized orders, and get people wearing and using British made products again?” Starting with trousers, Hebtroco now produce denim jeans, shirts, socks, hats and other paraphernalia working with makers, mills and factories right here in Britain.
Hiut Denim
For 40 years the Welsh town of Cardigan was home to a factory that made 35,000 pairs of jeans each week for UK retailer Marks & Spencer. But in 2002 the facility closed with the loss of 400 jobs when production was moved to Morocco to cut costs.
Thus, Hiut Denim was born to revive the local talent and make some of Britain’s best jeans money can buy.
Kerrie ALDO
KerrieALDO is slow fashion brand dedicated to creating durable, high-quality, handcrafted outerwear with a contemporary twist. Founded in 2014, every garment is designed and handmade in their Dundee studio. Wherever possible, fabrics are sourced locally to support British manufacturing, like their inimitable waxed cotton from Halley Stevensons, a 150 year old fabric mill in the heart of Dundee, Scotland.
McNair
McNair Mountain Shirts are made from merino wool in Yorkshire, carefully processed to improve thermal efficiency and weather resistance. Teamed with a merino base layer these incredible shirts replace an outer-shell on most days.
Peregrine
Established in 1796, Peregrine clothing make men’s women’s and children’s garments in England. Amidst their array of British made goods, you’ll likely find an exceptionally well made gift for that special someone you know.
Private White VC
Based in Manchester, Private White VC are a luxury menswear clothing brand. Their exquisite outerwear and fine garments are handmade in England and have been designed to last a lifetime.
Sunspel
Founded in 1860, Sunspel is an innovative British brand with a contemporary edge. They make timeless everyday luxury clothing and would make for an excellent British made gift. To this day, they are the only brand that makes T-shirts in its own factory in the UK, in the same factory they’ve occupied since 1937.
United Overalls
Using Selvedge Denim woven in Lancashire and constructing every pair in North London, United Overalls craft every pair of jeans with uncompromising quality and attention to unique details. Striving to be as environmentally minded as possible by sourcing in the UK, they aim to offer unequivocally premium products.
Wood & Meadow
Wood & Meadow make a collection of workwear-inspired clothing, one garment at a time. Starting this journey with their Gardener Jacket, it’s a work jacket that's made to last and well made, in Lancashire, England.
Workhouse Clothing
Specialising in sartorial tailoring using British cloth, Workhouse Clothing have been making clothes for over twenty years. They prize sustainability and building local supply chains that sit their jackets and trousers outside the traditional model.
British made cookware gifts
Blenheim Forge
From start to finish Blenheim Forge knives are carefully hand-made in Peckham London. Having spent many years fine-tuning their signature hand-forging process, they create knives of the highest character and performance that are loved by world-class chefs and cooking-enthusiasts alike.
Netherton Foundry
Iron cookware, made in Shropshire England.
Richmond Kettle Company
Richmond kettles are hand-made in England by the finest, most experienced craftsmen, who employ the same kettle spinning methods used since the Edwardian times. Each kettle they sell is hand-spun, therefore has its own unique features. Fitted with their signature whistles, each model sings melodiously as it comes to the boil. A quintessentially British gift.
Risdon & Risdon
Risdon & Risdon make stylish and practical cooking and studio aprons from the finest materials, hardware and processes with a lifetime repairs service.
Samuel Groves
From slow cooking stews on an open fire, to searing your favourite cut of steak on your kitchen stove, Samuel Groves cookware is perfect for all styles of cooking - indoor and out. These are some seriously sturdy British made pots and pans. The perfect British made gift for the chef in your life.
Stuart Mitchell Knives
Field, kitchen or plate knives made in Sheffield.
British made drinks gifts
Arbikie
World class spirits made in Arbroath Scotland. From field to bottle, choose from the Arbikie range of gin, whisky and vodka. The perfect Scottish made gift for that person in your life who enjoys a tipple.
Bruichladdich
In south western Islay, Bruichladdich are amongst some of the Scotland’s finest whisky distilleries. Besides their excellent range of whiskies, what sets them apart is their contemporary branding and progressive approach to distilling. An excellent Scottish made gift for a whisky lover.
Bon Accord Drinks
Naturally sweetened soft drinks & mixers made in Aberdeen Scotland.
Dark Matter Distillery
Dark Matter distil and create award-winning signature Spiced Rum alongside a trio of spiced and flavoured rum liqueurs in their small but perfectly-formed distillery in Banchory, Aberdeenshire.
Hallets Cider
Hallets Cider produces various still draught ciders at their Blaengawney mill in Wales, all of which are 100% pure apple cider juice. Their various ciders can be bought online via their website.
Hard Lines Coffee Co.
Hard Lines is a coffee roastery based in Cardiff, Wales. They select, roast and serve great coffee that’s been sourced sustainably with the aim of building long lasting relationships at origin. A charming Welsh made gift.
Obadiah Coffee
Edinburgh coffee roastery Obadiah deliver their ethically sourced beans in wonderfully minimal and recyclable packaging. A wonderful British made gift for the coffee and design lover in your life.
Rapscallion Soda
Naturally flavoured soft drinks made with real fruit and fresh ingredients in a railway arch in Glasgow. Rapscallion soda supply local restaurants, bars and café’s with their flavoursome soft drinks. Their no-nonsense approach to their beverages and branding makes for a quirky drinks gift.
Small Beer Co
In Bermondsey London, Small Beer Co brew classic beer styles below 2.8% ABV. Their low percentage beers deliver world class taste at a lower ABV, giving you a beer for every moment without any of the slowdown.
Sweet Dram
A modern drinks brand focused entirely on original flavour instead of conventional categories and repetitive trends. Based inside a massive industrial warehouse in Edinburgh, the Sweetdram distillery produces unique and intensely aromatic spirits. An excellent alcoholic British made gift.
Tregothnan Tea
In 2005, The Tregothnan Estate in Cornwall was the first to grow and produce commercial tea on British soil. Browse their extensive array of varietals for a truly British made gift.
Wildpress Juice
Naturally inconsistent juices for different times. Supporting local agriculture & biodiversity.
British made eyewear gifts
Banton Frameworks
Yours truly.
In the outskirts of Glasgow, we Banton Frameworks, handmake luxury spectacles and sunglasses frames from start to finish in our purpose-built workshop. Using premium quality cellulose acetate, solid metal hinges, bespoke hardware and traditional techniques, our eyewear is some of the finest made in Britain.
Halcyon
Halcyon Goggles are the most quintessential vintage driving goggles for any car, motorcycle or aviation enthusiast. Made in Hertfordshire, England, Halcyon goggles are designed to fit open face helmets or over the head. The ultimate gift for vintage motor fanatic.
British made food gifts
Bare Bones Chocolate
Bare Bones Chocolate is a micro-batch, bean to bar chocolate company based in Glasgow Scotland. They make their chocolate in the centre of Glasgow, in batches of around 30kg at a time. This is a tasty Scottish made gift for those have a sweet tooth.
Blackthorn Salt
Making beautiful crystals on the West Coast of Scotland, Blackthorn Salt use nothing but the nearby sea, accompanying wind and an ancient technique using a Graduation Thorn Tower. This exceptional sea salt is the ultimate Scottish made gift.
Edinburgh Honey Co.
Edinburgh Honey have been keeping bees in Scotland since 2017. Their wonderful range of honey is untouched by additives, syrups, or preservatives. A family-owned business who jar, pack, and ship by hand using recycled materials.
Fortnum & Mason
Best known for their wicker hampers around the world, food specialists and department store Fortnum and Mason are home to some of the finest food and drink gifts in the world. From confectionary to cookware, the company was founded in London 1707 and continues to supply luxurious food goods via their online shop and multi-national stores.
Isle of Skye Sea Salt
A multi award-winning, natural sea salt made entirely from the mineral-rich sea waters of Loch Snizort on the Isle of Skye. Using just the sun and wind to transform it into pure sea salt crystals, Isle of Skye Sea Salt has a distinct texture and flavour. The ideal gift for any foodie who wants to take their seasoning to next level.
Lauden Chocolate
Award winning luxury chocolate made in Leeds, UK. Lauden Chocolate supply local Michelin Star restaurants and British Airways 1st class passengers with their array of decadent and adventurous chocolates which won them UK & IRE World Chocolate Master 2022. An indulgent gift packed full of flavour.
Ocelot Chocolate
Ocelot are an independent artisan chocolate company who create ethical and delicious chocolate in their micro factory in Edinburgh, Scotland. You can sample their range of chocolates in person or via their online store.
Quicke's Cheese
In Devon, Quicke’s Cheese have nurtured the family’s land for 14 generations, treating cheesemaking as an art. They use time-honoured methods and recipes passed down through the years to create outstanding cheese, handmade, clothbound and slow-matured to perfection. With a ‘letterbox cheese’ delivery service, their cheeses are a tasty gift for wine lovers or foodies alike.
The Wasabi Company
A unique gift for the Japanese cuisine lover, this is the only wasabi grown in Europe. Based in their purpose-built Hampshire farm hosts a defiantly popular crop of English grown wasabi plants. Despite the market’s initial scepticism, The Wasabi Company now supply British and European Michelin-starred restaurants.
British made footwear gifts
Alfred Sargent Shoes
Alfred Sargent shoes are synonymous with quality English shoemaking. Since 1899, working in Northamptonshire (the heart of the world-renowned English shoemaking region) their handcrafted goodyear welted footwear is crafted to the highest standards using the finest materials.
Cheaney Shoes
Joseph Cheaney & Sons have been making shoes and boots in Northamptonshire, England since 1886. Amongst some of the finest shoemakers in the UK, they make men’s and women’s footwear for all occasions. Formal, casual and practical occasions, their shoes would make a quintessential British made gift.
Goral
Handcrafted resoleable shoes made in Sheffield, UK. Made with 85 years of experience, Goral produce a range of contemporary trainers and leather boots for everyday wear. An excellent gift of modern British fashion with subtle detailing and excellent quality.
Grenson
Despite their age, Grenson apply a contemporary approach to their branding and British made range of men and women’s footwear. With their tiered manufacturing model, their G:Zero and G:One shoes are made entirely in their Northampton factory, England.
Loake
Since 1880, Loake Shoemakers have produced some of the world’s finest footwear from their Wood Street factory in Kettering, Northamptonshire. Family-owned since the very beginning, they’re proud of our history and heritage as traditional shoemakers. A luxurious gift for someone who appreciated tradition, quality and craftmanship.
Trickers
Founded in 1829, Tricker’s is proudly the oldest established shoemaker in Britain. Still owned by the founding family, their commitment to making shoes and boots of outstanding quality remains wholeheartedly consistent. Tricker’s footwear is made entirely from start to finish at their Northampton factory and, whilst manufacturing processes have changed over time, their craftspeople continue to follow the traditional techniques.
New Balance
A gift for sneakerheads. New Balance offers their range of British made trainers from their Flimby factory in England which produces over 30,000 pairs of shoes a week. Embracing decidedly 90’s aesthetics, browse their UK range of casual and running trainers via their website.
Noble & Wiley
Noble & Wylie produce high quality, handmade leather and vegan leather footwear, custom ordered and crafted by hand in their Sheffield workshop. Kenneth McClure, the creator of Noble & Wylie, imparts his core values of craftsmanship, modern utilitarian design, and sustainability. His focus is on crafting ethical shoes, producing truly made to last, repairable products, creating sustainable fashion for the ethically conscious customer.
Norman Walsh
Made in Greater Manchester, Norman Walsh have been making running and casual trainers since 1961. Their range of colourful men and women’s trainers is extensive, making an ideal and stylish British made gift for that sneakerhead you know.
British made fragrance gifts
Floris London
Made in London, Floris use the finest essential oils and essences gathered from around the world to make their royally approved range of fragrances. In their 9th family generation, the Floris family make exceptional scents for men and woman. A luxurious gift from one of Britain’s oldest and most esteemed perfumers.
GALLIVANT
GALLIVANT is a multi-award-winning independent perfume-maker from London, founded and created by Nick Steward, with a collection of travel-inspired playful, thoughtful, unisex fragrances. Perfumed escapism.
Penhaligon
Still made and bottled in England, Penhaligon's scents are created using the finest ingredients, such as jasmine and hand-squeezed bergamot. The company has long been a supplier to the British royal family including Queen Victoria and Diana Princess of Wales. A scented gift worthy of royalty.
4160Tuesdays
4160Tuesdays is an artisan perfumery based in London where they’ve been hand-making adventurous scents since 2011. They create all their perfumes in small batches of 50-200 bottles at their Hammersmith studio, where they also run fragrance-making workshops. A quirky fragrance brand which would a thoughtful British made gift.
British made homeware gifts
Arcform
Arcform creates modern British lighting and sculptures designed and handcrafted in the UK. Their mission is to create effortless products, with clean lines, free of unnecessary detail using beautiful materials and a restrained palette of finished materials.
Bert Frank
Award winning luxury lighting. Designed and made exclusively in the UK. Bert Frank have paved the way for art deco and mid-century sensibilities and created a reputation for producing timeless, high quality British made products.
Ernest Wright
For cooking, stationery or making clothes, a good pair of scissors is a must have in any household. Luckily, Ernest Wright makes some of the finest in Britain. Based in Sheffield (the home of steel) they offer a collection of exceptionally made scissors for everyday use. A practical but enduring British made gift for anyone who appreciates things made to last.
Kaymet
Aluminium trays, trolleys and hotplates, made in London since 1947, sold throughout the world.
Labour & Wait
A digital and bricks and mortar shop specialising in traditional, classic homewares and accessories. Adopting practical nostalgia, Labour & Wait source and curate sturdy items for the kitchen, garden, bathroom and more. The ideal store for gifting good old fashioned, British made ‘bits and bobs.’
One Nine Eight Five
One Nine Eight Five is a sustainable British design studio that create unique textiles, cushions, home furnishings and commissions made in the UK.
Stolen Form
Since 2012, StolenForm has specialised in recasting industrialised objects, transforming them into home accessories and giftware. Each product is individually handmade in slip-cast earthenware ceramic and finished in a variety of high gloss on-trend colours.
Synchronome Clocks
Synchronome make traditional metal spun clocks in England. Using the traditional metal spinning process, the clock bodies are made from steel in their Hay-on-Wye factory.
British made skincare and bathing gifts
Droyt
Droyt Glycerine Soap is a privately owned, independent company which has been making soaps in England since 1938, continuing a tradition that goes back to 1893.
Haeckels
It was in 2012 when Dom Bridges founded Haeckels. Based in Kent, their small creative team endeavour to make truly sustainable skincare and natural scent products utilising the indigenous fauna of surrounding Margate and further England.
British made sports gifts
Brooks
Brooks England was founded in 1866 and has been producing bicycle saddles from its factory in Smethwick, West Midlands, since 1882. Renowned for their leatherwork and enduring rivet construction their British made saddles will please any cyclist as a high-quality gift.
Finisterre
Surf and lifestyle brand Finisterre make a subset range of British made clothing for men and women. With their unwavering approach to sustainable manufacturing, Finisterre are a certified B-Corporation British surf brand.
Freddie Grubb
Designed and built in Britain, Freddie Grubb are an independent bicycle brand making quality city bicycles. Their hand built bicycles utilise lightweight steel frames making them perfect for commuting, leisurely or for touring. In London, they make their stylish town bicycles that combine striking colours and clean lines with distinctive, quality components.
Lonely Mountain Skis
Lonely Mountain Skis is a micro ski company based in Perthshire, Scotland. There, they build handmade beautiful custom skis that are a blend of traditional and modern materials and techniques. In the lift-que or at the mountain café, people will most certainly ask about the artisanal nature of these handmade skis. A truly beautiful gift for the alpine go-getter.
Otter Surfboards
Otter Surfboards have been pioneering sustainable wooden surfboards since 2008. In Cornwall England, they handmake custom surfboards and provide expertly guided workshops to anyone wishing to make their own. An artisanal gift for a surf lover made in the south coast of Britain.
Saffron Frameworks
Saffron Frameworks create custom bicycles that are as beautiful as they are functional. Each Saffron frame is unique, hand-crafted especially for you. With some detailed measuring, cutting, brazing, aligning, polishing and painting their team turns your design into your perfect travelling partner on two wheels. Building just a few frames each year, this is the ultimate cycling gift made with love and care in England UK.
British made stationery gifts
Ajoto
Combining precision British engineering with the soul of craft, AJOTO make enduring tools for life’s journey. At their core, the design studio champions the best minimalist pen. A sustainably and ethically made writing tool constructed from the world's finest materials. The perfect gift for a graduation or job promotion for someone who revels in fine details and great design.
Before Breakfast
Sleek and sustainable stationery made in Highbury and Islington, London. Stationery brand Before Breakfast offer a range of contemporary pens, note pads, desk items and accessories for everyday use. A thoughtful gift for a design-lover who likes putting pen to paper.
Mark + Fold
Mark+Fold is a London-based stationery studio, creating understated, modern stationery with an unwavering commitment to quality and provenance. Their range of diaries, planners, notebooks and desk items are made in the UK and northern Europe. A thoughtful gift for the stationery lover you know.
Ola Studio
Tired of pretty but poorly made notebooks, Katy Goutefangea founded Ola Studio in 2013. Based in Bristol, they design, print and bind their range of beautiful notebooks adopting playful geometric patterns and superior construction methods. Their flagship ‘lay flat notebook’ makes a handy everyday essential and ideal gift for that designer in your life.
Pencil Me In
In Elgin, Scotland, Pencil Me In are passionate purveyors of British Designers, Illustrators & Makers as well as the best of the rest from around the world. They select stationery items that you need & love for yourself as well as making excellent gifts.
Wilder
Supreme quality notebooks and journals made in Britain.
British made tableware gifts
Concrete & Wax
Luxury concrete homeware and candles. Hand Poured in Suffolk, England
Burleigh Pottery
The home of handcrafted pottery since 1851. Burleigh is the only pottery in the world to still use the tissue transfer decorating technique. Made in Stoke on Trent, England, their range of ceramic tableware is some of the most traditional still being made in the UK.
David Mellor
David Mellor Design have been creating and manufacturing cutlery in Sheffield since 1969. Each piece is a design perfectionist's dream, made by highly skilled craftsmen. Their exceptional expertise in metalwork and the high degree of hand-finishing used in their manufacturing process mean their cutlery sits beautifully in the hand, giving easy elegance and sophistication to any table. An exquisite gift for any food lover.
Jono Smart
Jono Smart and Emily Stephen are a Scottish based couple working as craftspeople. Together, they make both pottery and wood turnings in their renovated home and studio in the foothills of the Cairngorms in rural Angus. Their work is minimal, characterful and dedicated to showcasing the materials they use.
Legacy Silverware
Hand-crafted silverware, silver cutlery and silver products made in Sheffield, England. Suppliers to the Royal Family, Sultan of Brunei, Concorde and The Titanic. The company was originally formed in 1898 by two brothers Albert and Joseph Yates.
Wedgwood
Since 1940 the Wedgwood factory in Barlaston, England has been making some of Britain’s finest and most famous ceramic tableware. Combining modern technology with the ancient skills of throwing, modelling and decorating, they offer a wide variety of quintessentially british gifts for any household around the world.
British made watch gifts
anOrdain
Based in Glasgow, Scottish watchmakers anOrdain specialise in mechanical watches with vitreous enamel dials. Amidst the mass produced metal watch dials, anOrdain set themselves aside with their signature in-house process of enamelling. Beautiful yet incredibly demanding to make, their watches would make any watch fanatic incredibly happy indeed.
Bremont
At the forefront of British horology, Bremont are renewing watchmaking in the UK. In their recently built headquarters ‘ The Wing’, the company are the first to make a watch movement on British soil since the 1970’s. An extravagant but truly British made gift for timepiece collectors and wristwatch lovers akin.
More British handmade gifts
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As you can see, there are swathes of independent companies, large and small who're producing some incredibly well made items here in the UK.
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