Check out GT's festive gifting options
Gomantak Times
Top 10 cool gifting options this Christmas in Goa
Tatted Christmas tree ornaments
Tatted ornaments by Rohini Diniz
Who doesn’t love a Christmas ornament? Forget store-bought ones, and gift a tatted one, instead. The dying art of tatting is being revived by Rohini Cardoso Diniz, from Alto St Cruz, a nutritionist by profession, who has a passion for tatting. Choose from her festive selection of decorations, bookmarks, earrings, pendants, bracelets and baby booties.
CONTACT: rohinidiniz@gmail.com
Handmade candles
Handmade candles by Tina’s Creations, Sanguem
Candles give a warm glow to any ambience. And an added fragrance can transport you into another world. Tina’s Creations (Sanguem) offers a range of handmade chemical-free scented candles (fragrance of peppermint, lavender, rose, lemon grass, cinnamon etc). Custom options are also available.
CONTACT: +91 7767024023
Pottery mementos
Pottery mementos by Ave Maria Earthernware, Fatorda
Elegant pottery curios are sure to please those with artistic tastes. Ave Maria Earthernware (Fatorda), run by Seby Rebelo, has a variety of earthenware and gift items, such as a clay Christmas tree, clay wall mount stars, etc.
CONTACT: +91 8007192945
Divine decoupage
Decoupage creations Sharon’s Decoupage, Utorda
Sharon Cota (Sharon’s Decoupage, Utorda) can convert virtually any surface such as wood, metal, wax, glass and even a cement wall into a work of art through decoupage. Check out her selection for the perfect gift.
CONTACT: +91 9822102242
Bebinca & dodol
Bebinca & dodol by Relish, Carmona
Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without Bebinca & Dodol. Varsha Fernandes e D’Souza (Relish by Varsha, Carmona) makes some of the most tantalising Bebinca and Dodol around.
CONTACT: +91 9823454779
Custom gift hampers
Custom gift hampers by The Pear Tree, Navelim
Looking for unique gift hampers, but clueless about your options? The Pear Tree (Navelim) customises gift hampers as per the client’s requirements for all occasions, including Christmas.
CONTACT: +91 9272313819
Handmade chocolates
Handmade chocolates by Choco Rush, Ponda
Chocolates are always a hit. Christmas or not! Saili Kale (Choco Rush, Ponda) has a mothering selection of chocolate hampers for the festive season. She makes chocolate bars, chocolate lollipops, and chocolates such as Shaahi Gulab, Dry Fruit Delight, Naughty Nutty, Mint O Hint, Classic Bubble Gum, Paan Ki Shaan, Classic Delight, etc.
CONTACT: +91 9405739261
Handmade or recycled fabric bags/purses
Handmade or recycled fabric bags/purses by Ecocia, Margao
Convert your fabric scraps into a beautiful gift! Joscia Coutinho (Ecocia, Margao), a pharmacist by profession, fashions unique upcycled fashion accessories such as bags and purses from old/discarded denims, donated by family and friends.
CONTACT: +91 9850997112
Handmade earrings
Handmade earrings by Star of the Sea, Loutolim
A pair of uber-cool, trendy earrings is the perfect gift for your fashionista pal! Maryl Fernandes (Star of the Sea, Loutolim) creates beautiful handmade earrings from clay, beads and fabric.
CONTACT: +91 9158404160
Handmade cosmetics
Handmade cosmetics by Nadiya Sequeira
Give your skin some TLC this season with handmade cosmetics that are gentle on your skin! Nadiya Sequeira (‘My Mirror’, Benaulim) offers a range of handmade cosmetics, including shampoos, balms, soaps, lipsticks, face packs, facewash, body lotion, hair and face serum, eyeliners, and more.
CONTACT: +91 8408012084