Independent Gift Guide

Whether you’re looking for something pretty, practical, or just plain fun – we’ve got the perfect selection of gifts, all sourced from independent artisans, artists, and small businesses. Head into our Shop on Pembroke Street to pick up these great gifts, and browse a selection of many more! 

Fashion and Jewellery

Earrings by Jericho Beau (£15)

Photograph of large black earrings in the shape of snakes. They are decorated with red roses.

Jericho Beau is a small woman-owned business based in Oxford. Together, we’ve created a range of earrings to reflect our current exhibition Monica Sjöö: The Great Cosmic Mother.  We have chosen symbols such as the feminist serpent, the Lotus flower (symbolising fertility and childbirth), Vesta the Goddess of home and family, and the exclusive Goddess shape from Monica Sjöö’s own work – Untitled (The Goddess Returns).

Jewellery from Augusta Jewellery 

Photograph of gold hoop earrings with large, green gems.

Augusta Jewellery is a small independent one woman business based in Somerset. This collection combines amulets and gemstones to manifest positive energy and a little bit of magic for the wearer. Every piece is limited edition and sustainably produced. Serpents, Mandalas, the Sun and Moon feature prominently in our current exhibition of Monica Sjöö’s work and this range was specially selected to mirror the feminist and environmental messaging of the show.

Slogan T-Shirts (£15) 

Photograph of a white cotton T-shirt with the words 'SISTERHOOD IS POWERFUL' printed on it in bright orange.

Sisterhood is powerful! Taken from Monica Sjöö’s own artworks, this slogan is an uplifting reminder of the unstoppable force of womxn. Celebrate the feminists and allies in your life with these organic cotton t-shirts. 

Aiden Canaday Brooch (£8)

Oxford-based ceramicist Aiden Canaday makes unique and playful hand built work under the moniker ‘Aiden China’. Each of these brooches has been numbered by the artist, so you know it’s a unique one-of-a-kind gift. 

Homeware

Ceramics and Stoneware

Photograph of simple, stoneware jugs in white, grey and a beige. Some have wave or leaf designs on them.

Hand-finished, wheel thrown stoneware from Jess Sarson Ceramics is always a unique and special gift. Simple, flowing forms reflect nature in beautiful, and practical, objects made from raw clay. We especially love these leaf-patterened stoneware jugs (£55)! 

Painted Baubles (£7.95)

Brightly coloured painted baubles on a red and white striped table cloth.

Kathryn Croxson  has created this range of handpainted, individual Baubles for Modern Art Oxford. Whimsical and unpredictable, the collection reflects Kathryn’s ultimate belief in creating a joyous visual experience: ‘I want to inject a sense of positivity and exuberance into people’s lives. My designs are highly individual and I want people to become excited by the special and rare’. A perfect sentiment for Christmas.

Locally Made Candles (£14)

Photograph of a candle in a brown glass jar.

Charlotte Spencer candles are hand poured in the Cotswolds using only botanical waxes blended with luxurious fragrances and oils to produce a 100% vegan candle, sold in beautiful recyclable pharmacy jars. 

Slogan Posters (£3)

Photograph of bright orange and white posters bearing feminist slogans.

Posters that pack a punch! With six different slogans to choose from (all taken directly from works in our current exhibition), this is the perfect gift for anybody whose home is an expression of themselves. And who doesn’t love a conversation starter? 

Candle Holders (£40)

Photograph of ceramic candle holders, decorated with stripes and. spots in sahdes of black, yellow, blue and red.

Using colourful slips, underglazes and mark making techniques artist Aiden Canaday has created these gorgeous candle holders – perfect for a beautiful home. 

Limited Edition Prints (20% off until Sunday 10 December)

Limited Edition print of a black and white photograph by David Goldblatt showing a large group of people crossing a road.

Pick up a bargain with 20% off all of our Limited Edition prints until Thursday 21 December. Each edition comes with a certificate of authenticity, and comes numbered by the artist.

Stocking Stuffers

Slogan Pin Badges (£1)

Photograph of orange and white badges with feminist slogans printed on them.

Made with meaning! Choose from six different designs, and let your loved-ones wear their hearts on their chests, with these fun pin badges, designed with slogans from the artwork in our current exhibition

Chocolate Bars (£4.50)

Photograph of brightly packaged chocolate on a teal background.

Ethically made in the UK from local, fresh ingredients and fine, single origin chocolate, Chococo place sustainability at the forefront of their products, right up to the recyclable or compostable packaging.


Can’t choose, but know they’d love it all? Why not gift a membership, which offers a 10% discount in the shop and cafe, as well as free entry to ticketed exhibitions and a whole lot more! Plus, it comes with the guaranteed festive feel-good factor, knowing you’ve supported our work. 

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