Christmas Gift Ideas 2025
Choose Ikon Gallery for your Christmas shopping this year!
Browse our books, prints, stationery, jewellery, homeware and gifts in person at Ikon Shop or shop online at shop.ikon-gallery.org
All purchases support Ikon Gallery, registered charity no. 528892.
FOR THE BODY
Mother of Pearl Earrings – £15.50
By George Hook
George Hook is the last of the Birmingham Pearlies, continuing a proud family tradition that spans five generations. The business originally specialised in crafting Mother of Pearl handles and bespoke buttons for the jewellery trade and beyond. Today, George honours that legacy by producing exquisite buttons alongside a range of finely crafted jewellery.
Frost & Spice Lip Balm Trio Set – £9.99
By FRUU Cosmetics
In line with Ikon’s commitment to sustainability, FRUU creates fresh, sustainable cosmetics using wonky fruits that would otherwise go to waste. Made in small batches with natural ingredients, their products are crafted from fruit by-products, supporting small-scale farmers and reducing food waste – all while delivering high-quality skincare.
CARDS & DECORATIONS
Johnny Penguin Christmas Card Pack – £9.99
By Royal Academy of Arts
These cute penguin Christmas cards are inspired by the illustrations from the 1931 children’s book Johnny Penguin, co-authored by sisters Dorothy and Marguerite Bryran.
Midcentury Trees Sewn Garland – £15.00
By East End Press
Decorate your house in style this Christmas with these beautiful hand screen-printed garlands, made from recycled paper by East End Press.
FOR NOTES AND PLANNING
David Shrigley 2026 Calendar – £11.99
By Brainbox Candy
A quirky and clever calendar featuring a new, offbeat illustration each month by the wildly popular artist David Shrigley.
Daily Planner – £12.00 / £15.00
By OHH DEER
Stay organised with this versatile daily planner. Designed for both list-makers and notetakers. Each page is undated, so there’s no pressure to write daily, simply pick up where you left off.
READING INSPIRATION
Clay: A Human History – £12.99
By Orion Publishing Co A love letter to clay, Allan’s book explores humanity’s deep history and connection to the earth through the act of making, using clay and how that relates to contemporary art practice.
Softness: A Meditation on Knitting – £8.00
By Common Thread Press
Softness is a poetic meditation on hand-knitting and the intimate, often overlooked objects that sustain us. Interwoven with key texts from textile studies and feminist theory, this book is both an ode to the handmade and a plea against the tide of unloved, mass-produced clothing.
TO MAKE AND DO
Ikon Gallery Cross Stitch Kit – £25.00
By Needlework on Thursday
Designed by local artist Needlework on Thursday, these charming kits feature Birmingham’s iconic landmarks. Each kit includes a hoop, threads, a printed pattern and a stitch guide – everything you need to create your own cross-stitched Ikon memento.
Merry and Bright: 12 Days of Puzzles – £19.99
By Galison
Bring holiday cheer with this Merry and Bright Puzzle Calendar by Louise Cunningham Starling. Each of the twelve 80-piece puzzles features a festive illustration – one to complete each day of Christmas.
FOR CHILDREN
Leave the Trees, Please – £12.99
By Magic Cat
Written by Brummie legend and poet Benjamin Zephaniah, this story follows a young boy’s friendship with a tree. With tenderness and clarity, Zephaniah highlights the importance of connecting with nature, and the deep devastation caused by deforestation in the urban landscape.
Yes Bab Bib – £11.50
By Punks and Chancers
Let even the smallest humans join the Yes Bab revolution. Made from super-soft 100% organic cotton and screen-printed using vegan, eco-friendly inks, this walnut colourway bib is gentle on both baby and planet.