We love Christmas. Merry merry to you all!
We want …
A gift with a cause. This new Ardmore Armoured Warriors limited-edition silk scarf collection supports Care for Wild. Inspired by the plight of the rhino – statistics indicate that one rhino is killed every day! – the magnificent new silk scarf design was conceived in tribute to this endangered species, and a percentage of each scarf sale will go to Care for Wild rhino sanctuary, the largest orphaned rhino sanctuary in the world, which specialises in the rescue, rehabilitation, rewilding, and protection of orphaned and injured rhinos.
Armoured Warriors features two mirrored rhinos with ornately patterned horns. Surrounded by graphic floral and circular motifs, the design honours the artistry and intricacy of traditional Zulu beadwork and basketry. A dynamic celebration of pattern and colour, it embodies the vibrancy of Africa with a palette inspired by the veld – golden grass, ochre earth, orange sunset and blue sky – and grounded by graphic pattern. With only 100 made in each colourway, these scarves are collectible artworks in themselves. Also available as pocket squares and necktie sizing, the collection allows you to wear your heart on your sleeve, as it were, in support of the courageous conservationists fighting for rhino protection. From R4900 from ardmore-design.com
Mini Christmas tree, R119. Pampas reindeer, R289. Both from Woolworths
Keep the local flavour going on your Christmas table with these Fauna & Flora crackers … half a dozen gorg crackers, each with a premium gift, a festive Christmas hat, and a jovial joke. R395 from hollyandivy.co.za
Gorgeous wooden napkin rings (R300 for six) from local Icwecwe Designs, and hand-painted Christmas tags (R60 for a set of five), from the newly launched site cozinteriors.com, where you’ll find a collection of superb buys – not only for Christmas – from local businesses, specialising in handmade homeware products.
