Nadia El Dasher handpicks an assortment of Christmas gift items that were made in the UAE.
Updated: December 22, 2013, 12:00 AM
In pictures: Christmas gift guide of items made in the UAE
Jane Attwell prints Nothing looks happier than a colourful dachshund – except maybe this canvas of the multicoloured pup from Gallery One. The limited-edition print is available in the large size at the moment from the UAE-based stores, with just 100 copies made. Designed by Jane Attwell under the Stripes collection, the Sausagedog piece was derived from found photographs and bits of illustration. Attwell, who divides her time between Dubai and London, created the Stripes series to express optimism – and we think they do just that. • Dh2,395 for a framed, stretched canvas, Gallery One
NimNim clutch Mina Al Samarrai is the name behind the Dubai accessories label NimNim. Al Samarrai began designing pieces for NimNim last year and launched the actual collection on Facebook. From colourful earrings to attention-grabbing clutches, NimNim quickly gained momentum and is now available at four stockists in Dubai. With a nod to the Middle Eastern superstition of the Evil Eye, this clutch is a versatile addition to any wardrobe. Dh600, NimNim at Fashlink.com Courtesy fashlink.com
Camel milk soap The camel milk trend continues to grow as the ingredient makes its way into our beauty bags. The e-tailer Gecostore is home to these luxury handmade camel milk soaps. The bars consist of 25 per cent camel milk, fine quality olive oil and pure essential oils in velvet boxes created especially for the season. Each box contains two soaps of either lavender or lavender and rose geranium, spicy orange and cinnamon or lemon grass scents. The rich ingredients will moisturise dry skin and the essential oils will delicately fragrance your skin. • Dh75, www.gecostore.com Courtesy Gecostore.com
Arcadian Apparel T-shirt Dubai’s first online UAE-inspired T-shirt retailer, Arcadian Apparel, brings two lines together for unique casualwear. The collections, called EmiraTee and Dubai Til I Die, are designed by a team of UAE-based artists. This particular tee is available in men’s and women’s versions and spells out the word “cool” in Arabic – a perfect everyday top for the weather. • Dh150, www.arcadianapparel.com Courtesy Arcadian Apparel