5 Local Crafters & Makers In Singapore To Check Out For Unique Handmade Gifts

Tired of gifting run-of-the-mill presents to your friends and family?

Why not #supportlocal and customise something unique for your loved ones instead?

Check out these 5 local crafters and makers who are based in Singapore for meaningful, handmade gifts that won’t break the bank.

Thatjumboyarn

@thatjumboyarn came about in 2023 when homemaker Chiau Wei saw these cute, chunky yarn bags trending in South Korea and thought that people in Singapore would love them too:

She decided to start making them and soon got her first orders from supportive friends and a neighbourhood Facebook group.

Recently, Chiau Wei has started making customisable wire art pieces which are perfect as personalised gifts for special occasions:

Prices for her yarn bags range from S$28 to S$75 based on the size of the bags, while wire art pieces range from S$35 to S$90 depending on size and complexity of design.

Prices include free delivery and orders can be made by DM-ing @thejumboyarn on Instagram.

Inezdesigns

@Inezdesigns first started when Inez Tan, the founder, started making statement jewellery in 2010.

After picking up embroidery in 2014, Inez diversified her art by making little embroidered pins and beaded necklaces with a touch of embroidery:

During the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021, Inez was inspired to make mask necklaces and kitschy, one-of-a-kind necklaces that were bold, colourful and happy:

Since then, her jewellery has evolved into more playful and memorable pieces like snack inspired ones:

As well as thematic ones (e.g. Hello Kitty, Little Twin Stars):

Prices of Inez’s jewellery range from S$49 to S$99 depending on design, with custom orders for chunkier necklaces and showpieces being available as well.

Orders can be made via Inez’s website or by DM-ing @inezdesigns on Instagram.

Daylight_thelabel

@daylight_thelabel was founded in 2020 by Shi Qin, a fashion design graduate who acquired her embroidery skills from sewing modules in school and an internship experience at a bridal boutique.

Armed with the intention to showcase her unique, handmade creations to the public, Shi Qin’s label now carries a variety of embroidered accessories like earrings, hairbands and hair clips.

Prices of hair clips range from S$48 to S$88:

While the price of earrings range from S$58 to S$108:

Hairbands are sold at S$180 each:

Customisations are available and orders can be made by DM-ing @daylight_thelabel on Instagram.

Curlyheadmakes

@curlyheadmakes started in 2019 when Mavis Lim decided to showcase her embroidered creations online as a personal record of her progress.

This soon led to her first order where a husband wanted to surprise his wife with a hand-embroidered hoop featuring her initials and favourite things (Monstera and llama):

His heartfelt reaction to the piece filled Mavis with so much joy that she was encouraged to continually craft meaningful pieces for her customers.

According to Mavis, the inspiration for each embroidered work can be as simple as the favourite colours of your loved one to full blown stories that she will sketch and plan the design of:

Prices for character/word based hoops start from S$78:

While prices for custom portraits start from S$120:

The final price depends on how complex the work will be.

To enquire about creating your hand-embroidered pieces, you can either DM @curlyheadmakes on Instagram or visit Mavis’s website to submit a form.

Macramenian

@macramenian started in 2018, one year after Novelisa resigned from her full time job as an architect to become a mother.

Instead of designing buildings, making macrame was one of the outlets for her to express her designing desire.

Now, Novelisa not only does makes macrame pieces but also combines several different techniques such as macrame, weaving, embroidery, and beading, to make her artworks richer in texture and design.

While Novelisa’s creations are mostly wall decors, she is also open to making small pieces to cater to gifting and lifestyle demands.

Commissioned orders (both small and large) can be made by DM-ing @macramenian on Instagram.