Gift guide: 15 more Manitoba-made stocking stuffers
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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 11/12/2025 (253 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
If you’re still on the search for the perfect one-of-a-kind stocking filler this holiday season, fret not, we’ve got you covered.
As promised in Part One, here are 15 more 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.
Happy shopping!
Jasmine Prior Art handmade ceramic spike bowl
$40 each
Each ceramic bowl is shaped and glazed by hand so no two are alike. They feature a smooth interior, contrasted with a spiky, textured base. All of Prior’s bowls are food-safe and microwavable.
Shop in person at LuckyGirl Holiday pop-up at the Centennial Concert Hall on Sunday or online and pick up from Raven’s End Books, 1859 Portage Ave.
Candace Neumann earrings
$25 a pair
Dainty, dangly earrings made with turquoise gemstones, freshwater pearls, hematite or shell bird beads, finished with sterling silver or gold-filled hooks, are the perfect accessory for your ears.
Contact the artist directly to arrange delivery. You can find more of her work at ShopWAG, 300 Memorial Blvd.
Florence Botanicals dried flower bouquet
$35
Who doesn’t love a bunch of flowers?
These hand-dried blooms are carefully combined by floral artist Florence van Dijk and wrapped in brown paper with a ribbon for that perfect holiday bouquet.
McLeod Craftworks crocheted chokers
$22
Featuring five different charms, these delicate handmade chokers are perfect for anyone who appreciates creative, one-of-a-kind accessories.
Shop in person from Friday until Sunday at Indigenous handmade winter market Pitaw Mino Muskiki, Via Rail Station.
Belvidere Soap Company, Break the Rainbow mini bath bombs
$27 for 14
Add a splash of colour to bath time with this joyful set of 14 mini fizzers, handmade with moisturizing oils and butters, natural clays and skin-softening oatmeal, honey and herbal infusions.
Local pickup from 359 Belvidere St. or online.
Gloria Joe Art, miniature handmade polymer plant
$40
This adorable and super-realistic plant is perfect for miniature enthusiasts or just those of us who keep forgetting to water our plants.
Shop in person on Sunday at the LuckyGirl Holiday pop-up at Centennial Concert Hall.
Totem Doodem Lean on Me print
$38
Brighten your walls with artist Jordan Stranger’s detailed and vibrant pieces, which are rooted in traditions within contemporary Indigenous culture.
Pick up in person at ShopWAG, 300 Memorial Blvd. See more of Stranger’s art.
The Ba.sic Shoppe Standard Drawstring Utility Bag
$40
Cute and practical, this handmade, expandable carry-all has a clever drawstring design that opens out flat so you can see everything in it at all at once.
Each piece is unique; four colours are currently available. Order online.
Sean Philips Woodcarving birch candle holders
$35 each
These hand-carved candle holders come from a tree destined for firewood on an acreage near Steinbach.
Measuring between 15 and 30 cm tall, the faceted feel is carved to show off the grain pattern of each unique piece. Shop online.
OK Crochet Christmas wreath
$45
Fibre artist Kaylon’s whimsical crochet creations include everything from food-themed catnip toys to potted plants, and this rather wonderful wreath for your door.
Contact the artist for local pickup or catch her at the LuckyGirl Holiday pop-up at the Centennial Concert Hall this Sunday.
Gourmet Inspirations Land ‘n’ Sea Spice Rub
$11.95 for 150 g
Brilliant on fish and fowl and spud and green alike.
Your tastebuds will thank you for adding this rub to your spice drawer. Shop online.
Prairie City Printing Co. Orb Mid-Century Modern Planter (4 inch)
$33.99
Designed and printed by husband and wife duo, Jenn and John, from their Winnipeg home studio, this 3D-printed Orb Mid-Century Modern planter has a textured bubble design made from eco-friendly plant-based PLA materials like corn and sugarcane, and is fully biodegradable.
Peg City Pipes ornamental crabappletree pipe
$35
Designed to smoke cannabis, this handmade ornamental crabapple tree pipe sits on a stand crafted from redheart wood sourced from Central America.
Order online or at the Luckygirl Holiday Pop-up on Sunday.
Little Wing Odd Birds Crow
$30
The heart desires every single one of fibre artist Jodie Jane’s flock, but this charmingly eccentric crow, complete with tufts of soft wool, beat all the other birds to emerge as the stocking-stuffer pick of choice.
Order online or pick up in person at the MCC Vinterfest Craft Market in IKEA, 500 Sterling Lyon Pkwy., from Friday, Dec. 19, to Sunday Dec. 21.
The Free Press canvas tote
$25 ($16.25 for Free Press subscribers)
And last but not least, wear your support for local journalism with our Canada Proud, Manitoba Strong canvas tote.
With an image designed by Manitoba artist Kal Barteski and printed in Winnipeg at Floodway Print Company, a Free Press bag is a great way to support local — and help fund our independent journalism — this holiday season.
Check Part 1 for 15 more Manitoba-made stocking stuffers.
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Updated on Thursday, December 11, 2025 4:45 PM CST: Updates headline
