Gift guide: 15 Manitoba-made stocking stuffers
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This article was published 10/12/2025 (248 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
If you’re looking for a unique stocking filler this holiday season, we’ve got you covered — and there’s not an Amazon link in sight.
In the first of this two-parter guide, we’ve picked 15 Manitoba-made items, each one hand-crafted by an independent artist, maker, creator or artisan who lives and works in the province — each for under $45. (You can read Part 2 here.)
Happy shopping!
Kev 10 Concrete soap dish
$35
Artist Kev 10’s reworking of this common bathroom object — made entirely from concrete with a painted draining area — will add a touch of class to any shower.
Local pickup from the artist’s studio on the 6th floor, 290 McDermot Ave., in the Exchange District.
Farmer’s Son Co. Manitoba Pine Candle
$16 for 4oz, $29 for 7.5 oz
One whiff of this hand-poured candle and you’ll be transported to the fresh piney woods of Manitoba.
Perfect for winding down after a busy day hosting friends and family.
Pick up in person from the shop at 1079 Wellington Ave. Find out more.
Real Swanky 15-cm embroidery on wooden hoop
$40
A small reminder to unclench your jaw, loosen your shoulders and let go of whatever you’ve been carrying.
Slowly stitched entirely by hand by Caitlin Sikora of Real Swanky on quilter’s cotton using thrifted black embroidery floss.
Local pickup available until Dec. 23.
Jordan Miller art + card
$10
Is it a painting or is it a card? It’s both!
Abstract landscapes on acid-free cardstock by artist Jordan Miller come in fancy envelopes and are ready to frame. And at this price you could even buy a couple for yourself.
Available at Pulse Gallery and 210 Gallery in Winnipeg, and the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba, Brandon.
Anishinaabe Girl Designs Birch Bark earrings
$45
Dress up lobes with these beauties designed by Shauna Fontaine of Anishinaabe Girl Designs, who personally harvested the bark to create this contemporary Indigenous statement piece, using traditional knowledge and materials.
Available at the boutique 165 Lilac Avenue or this weekend at Pitaw Mino Muskiki — Indigenous Handmade Market or online.
Northlore Lip + Cheek tint in Sumac
$32 for 10 ml
Made from ultra-moisturizing, fair-trade shea and cocoa butters, herbal infused organic oils, and ethically mined mica powders, this little pot nourishes as it tints, blending seamlessly into cheeks and lips for a flush of natural colour.
Can be blotted or layered for a deeper shade. Shop in person at 75 Albert St. or online.
Cosmic Coyote Big Sky Hot Sauce
$15
Made from Manitoba-grown peppers sourced from Courcelles Family Farm, this is the perfect hot sauce for any occasion.
Sitting right in the middle of their heat scale, it’s potent but not mind-blowingly hot. A good starting point for those just starting out on their hot sauce journey.
Available online with local delivery right up until 23 December.
Last Dance Ranch cotton teatowels
$35 each
LeVerne Tucker’s handwoven 100 per cent tea towels are known for their absorbency and durability, as well as their uniqueness and style.
Shop in person on Dec 12 and 13 at Backland studio entrance, 169 Arlington St. from 12 noon to 5 p.m. or on Dec. 20 at St. Norbert Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Masagana Flower Farm DIY Floral Dye Kit
$35
Masagana Flower Farm’s Floral Dyeing Kit includes ready-to-dye fabric, dried flowers and step-by-step instructions.
It’s the perfect introduction to learning about dyeing with plants. Find out more online.
Apothecandy, The Julbock ‘Christmas Goat’
$15
This GOAT of soaps is made from raw, fresh goat milk from the Yule goats on Leiah Bauer’s farm in the forests of southeastern Manitoba.
Made in small batches, the bars are adorned with two kinds of berries, seeds, spices and fruit, and smell of heavenly fir, pine, cedar and cypress, with notes of cinnamon, clove, star anise, lemon, rosemary and eucalyptus.
Pick up in person on Sunday at the LuckyGirl Holiday pop-up, Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St., from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. More info online.
Canvas Atlas Long Wallet
$42
Made of high-quality leather, this hand-stitched leather wallet features two vertical card pockets and one cash pocket.
Pared down to comfortably carry your essentials without adding bulk, it comes in four colours.
Local pickup available as an option or in person at some holiday markets. Check their website for details.
Dany Metal Art Dancing Silhouette Earrings
$40
These playful earrings feature hand-cut dancing silhouettes crafted from German silver paired with warm gemstone and bead accents.
Each pair is finished with sterling silver hooks.
Local delivery upon request and available at upcoming holiday markets. Check their Instagram for details.
Mermaid Cove Canadian Glacial Clay Face Masque
$30
Smooth on this mineral-rich glacial clay packed with essential oils and vitamins to improve skin tone and texture, and replenish dry skin.
Pair it with the brand’s $3 mermaid tail tool for easy application. Shop online at mermaidcoveco.ca.
IndigoArrowsxFREED Niiwin Swaddle Blanket in Sage
$44.99
A collaboration between two local women-led companies — Freed & Freed and Indigo Arrows — the pattern on this soft stretchy swaddle is inspired by 3,000-year-old Indigenous pottery.
Designed by Anishinaabe interior designer Destiny Seymour; order online.
Jaya’s Preserves blueberry Amaretto jam
$9 for 250-ml jar
Made with Canadian-grown blueberries, organic cane sugar, lemon juice & zest, Amaretto and a dash of cinnamon at their family home in West Saint Paul, this unctuous spread is good on toast, crackers or just on its own.
Pick up in person on Saturday at Herbivore Haven market, on Sunday at the Luckygirl Holiday Pop-Up or on Dec. 20 at St. Norbert Farmers’ Market.
Check Part 2 for 15 more Manitoba-made stocking stuffers.
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Updated on Friday, December 12, 2025 11:15 AM CST: Adds additional link to Part 2
