Oxo Tower Wharf: Christmas Gift Guide 2022

Image of a purple ring by JeDeCo.

Shop small this Christmas at Oxo Tower Wharf

Located on London’s iconic South Bank, Oxo Tower Wharf is home to some of the UK’s most innovative and internationally renowned contemporary designers and boutiques. If you’re heading to the South Bank to do your Christmas shopping this year, be sure to visit Oxo Tower Wharf to discover handmade, well-crafted, unique gifts made with passion, and made to last. Explore gorgeous gifts such as bespoke jewellery pieces from the JeDeCo collective, or a ring-making workshop at The Ringsmiths.

All our Oxo Tower Wharf boutiques and studios are independent businesses. If you choose to shop independent this Christmas, you’ll receive a high-quality handmade product whilst helping a small business thrive.

Give your loved ones a Christmas gift quite literally like no other, explore our gift options below!

A set of green Christmas crackers and leather key fobs by Carreducker.

1. Carréducker: Christmas Cracker Gift Sets

£45.99 – £79.95

Carréducker is offering a range of Christmas Cracker Gift Sets that are the perfect festive (and crafty!) addition to your dinner table this Christmas.

Choose between the Kraft Cracker Kit (£45.99), which includes everything you need to make six short leather key fobs, the Christmas Cracker Kits (£69.95) and the Key Fob Christmas Crackers (£79.95). The Christmas Cracker Kits are a set of 4 that includes all you need to make 4 leather key fobs with a clam clasp and keyring. Similarly, the Key Fob Christmas Crackers are a set of 4 crackers, each packed with a hat, a joke, and a beautiful leather key fob designed to last. All the fun and none of the waste!

Carréducker is also running a Christmas event at their Oxo Tower Wharf studio this weekend, 17-18 December between 11am-6pm. Join them to enjoy festive drinks and 25% off their Christmas gifts. To find out more, visit their website here.

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Image of a leather wallet with an octopus illustration on the front.

2. Wingback: Wingback X Last Maps Winston Wallet

£120

With a brand new collection just released, Wingback’s leather wallets offer a durable gift, made with a sleek design and detailed illustration.

Like his namesake, the Winston Wallet does the heavy lifting to lighten the load on your pockets. Its double-barrelled bifold design allows for the comfortable storage of up to 12 cards and several banknotes stored flat while maintaining its minimal aesthetic. The dual card pockets are ideal for contactless payments, and the cash pocket opens up to fit your passport and travel essentials all in one place. Every wallet is hand stitched in their Oxo Tower Wharf studio and made from full-grain Tuscan leather.

This leather wallet is also a collaboration with Lást Maps, a petite design studio based in York, England, who created the beautiful octopus illustration across the front of the wallet. Treat yourself to a bespoke leather wallet handmade with love this Christmas.

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A purple ring by JeDeCo.

3. Christmas Jewellery from JeDeCo

£150 – £725

JeDeCo has a range of new festive jewellery pieces available from their talented collective of jewellers.

Find a luxury Christmas gift from designers such as Katerina Damilos and her silhouette gem pendant with a grey pearl, a beautiful sterling silver necklace made with 18-carat gold vermeil and grey freshwater pearl (£150). On the higher end of the price scale, La Parra Jewels has a one-of-a-kind ring on offer – a 9-carat fair trade gold set with deep purple amethyst and white diamonds (£725). Commission a bespoke luxury ring from JeDeCo this Christmas for that special someone in your life.

JeDeCo’s new winter collection, the Feel Good Factor, is also on display in their Oxo Tower Wharf studio until 23 December. Find out more here.

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A faux leather passport holder by Brand Academy.

4. Brand Academy: ‘Stitch Your Own Faux Leather’ Passport Cover in Light Grey

£28

If you’ve got a travel bug, Brand Academy’s Passport Cover is the perfect gift for you!

Made from faux leather, this fantastic stitch passport cover is ideal for fans of craft, and anyone who’s looking to personalise their travel documents. This gift set comes with a needle and orange thread, so you can mark out your name or initials, the places you’ve been, or the places that you want to go! The skies the limit with the designs you can make.

Discover a bespoke travel gift this Christmas that is as unique as yourself.

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A set of silver rings by The Ringsmiths.

5. The Ringsmiths: ‘Design Your Own Silver Ring’ Workshop

£89

For those who prefer gifting experiences rather than material items, one experience you don’t want to miss is the ‘Design Your Own Silver Ring’ workshop at The Ringsmiths.

Learn the art of wax carving and sculpting to form your very own unique silver ring, in this widely used jewellery making technique. In the workshop, participants begin by sketching out their ring design before carving the design into wax. Your carving is then prepared to be cast, finished, and polished by Ros and Milena using recycled silver.

You will leave the workshop equipped with the knowledge and skills to make your own silver ring, which can be picked up from The Ringsmiths’ Oxo Tower Wharf studio or posted to you within 3 working weeks. A wonderful Christmas gift for those who love to create!

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Black ceramic lamps.

6. By Raffaella: Spindle Lamps

£975

By Raffaella’s ceramics reflect her fashion aesthetic, emulating silhouettes and the shape of the human form, while also referencing African influences and tribal art.

Give your home décor a boost this Christmas with these Spindle Lamps, handmade by coil in black or white stoneware with a charcoal matt glaze.

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Gold necklace.

7. Jewellery by Josef Koppmann

£500 – £2500

Jeweller Josef Koppmann creates individually crafted collections constructed and forged from sterling silver and 24-carat gold.

Find a luxury gift this Christmas from Josef Koppmann, such as the 18-carat Yellow Gold necklace with 3 Rough Diamonds pendant (5.25-carat), or the 24-carat Gold and Silver Cufflinks with Pyramid Cut Lapis Lazuli.

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Pink ceramic bowl.

8. KCHossack Pottery: Ceramic Bowls and Coasters

£14.50 – £350

KCHossack Pottery has a variety of ceramic bowls and coasters on sale this Christmas, perfect for any budget!

On the lower end of the price scale, KCHossack Potter offers Ceramic Coaster-Scalloped edge coasters handmade in their Oxo Tower Wharf boutique, available in a range of colours. These coasters are useful all around the house and are food and dishwasher safe.

If you’re looking for a new statement piece for your home instead, the Stoneware Pedestal Bowl comes in a variety of heights, colours and edges, so you can be sure to find the right design for you.

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Stacking rings in gold and silver.

9. David Ashton: Stacking Rings

£3,045+

Elegantly modern, David Ashton rings are designed for life.

Why compromise on beautiful jewellery? Explore David Ashton’s range of bespoke stacking rings this Christmas, made with 18-carat Gold and Platinum and set with natural diamonds, sapphires and rubies.

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Red hat by Katherine Elizabeth.

10. Katherine Elizabeth Millinery: Belinda Hat

£95

Katherine Elizabeth is an award-winning millinery designer.

Katherine Elizabeth Millinery is offering a luxury Christmas gift, ideal for the fashionistas in your life. Explore beautiful bespoke hats such as the ‘Belinda’ hat made in red and black from a luxurious fluffy velour felt.

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Loveness lee earrings.

11. Loveness Lee: Dio Aurum Earrings

£115

Loveness Lee has a variety of Christmas gifts on sale, including the Dio Aurum earrings.

Small and dainty Dio Aurum is a unique alternative to your regular gold studs, suitable for everyday wear yet unique enough to still catch someone's eye. Featuring classic Loveness Lee textures and a single dangling freshwater pearl, Dio Aurum is a jewellery box staple this Christmas.

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Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year – from all of us at Oxo Tower Wharf!

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