Discarded wood barn homes at The Carpenters Ark
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Cowbells at A Bee In The Garden
Every Christmas, Soumya Thomas-Joseph and her team at the Bengaluru-based studio craft a range of handmade products such as ornaments, gift bags, fabric baskets, and Christmas stockings using locally sourced fabric. “Our raw materials are sourced from various markets across India and our popular Christmas bells are created using cowbells made by artisans from Kutch,” she says. An ornament with hand embroidery detailing takes anywhere between 1-1.5 hours to make. Upwards of ₹140. @a_bee_in_the_garden on Instagram
Cowbell ornaments by A Bee In The Garden
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Discarded wood barn homes at The Carpenters Ark
For Mary Malini, who works out of a tiny studio, The Ark, in Chennai, Christmas is usually the busiest time of the year. But, this year is a bit different. “I am on a partial break and don’t have my usual Christmas shop. But, I have limited pieces of Christmas barn house ornaments,” says Mary, who works with discarded wood.
Ornaments at at The Carpenters Ark
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The artist collects wood from various sources such as timber shops, construction sites, and “sometimes people send me any excess wood they have in their homes”, she says. In shades of red, white, green, and natural brown, the barn houses have a golden roof and a tiny bell on top. “The process of making these ornaments starts with selecting the right wood, and then measuring, cutting, sanding, painting, and varnishing. It almost took three days to make a few boxes.” A box of three ornaments costs ₹2,100. @thecarpentersark on Instagram
Banana fibre candy canes at Runway Nagaland
Stars, baubles, greeting cards and candy canes crafted with banana fibre are the highlights of the all-women team at Runway Nagaland’s Christmas collection. There are also cheery cushion covers with reindeer, snowflake, and wreath motifs. Don’t miss the hamper with 10 ornaments and a banana fibre basket (₹999). Runwayindia.in
Banana fibre candy canes at Runway Nagaland
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Plantable snowmen at Sow and Grow
This year, how about purchasing a set of ornaments that do not go back to the loft until next Chrsistmas, but turn into a plant? After plantable Ganesha idols and Deepavali diyas, Sow and Grow has now launched a set of six plantable Christmas ornaments comprising a tree, snowman, baubles and a gingerbread man. Enclosed are seeds of marigold, brinjal, basil, and tomato. ₹650 on amala.earth/ There is also a decor artefact in pine wood (₹1,299) by Think Artly on the platform that has three earthy Christmas trees for your desk.
Macrame ornament at Jaypore
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Macrame Santas at Jaypore
Give your tree a handmade touch with macrame ornaments featuring Santa Claus, a tree, candy cane and wreath. In shades of red and white, they come in a set of five (₹1,749) .If ceramics are more ,to your liking the e-store also has a set of pink and white terracotta ornaments. Intricately carved, they come in a set of four tree and snowflake motifs (₹648). jaypore.com
Ornaments at Jute Junction
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Jute pine trees at Jute Junction
This year, Ayushi Agrawal has launched a set of ornaments comprising hearts, stars and pine trees crafted in jute. Available in sets of 6, 10, 12 and 24. Also part of the eco-Christmas catalogue are tree skirts, stockings and wine bottle holders crafted in the earthy material. @jutejuction on Instagram
