5 Christmas gift ideas

1. Slow jewellery

Marta and Òscar create handcrafted, nature-inspired jewellery in their workshops in Garrotxa (Girona), using natural materials bought from local suppliers. www.faunayflora.es

2. Vintage gifts

Find some unique gifts in this quirky Gràcia shop. Originally a furniture restoration project, Meublé sells handmade and vintage gifts for the home. Martinet de la Rosa 34.

3. Crafty Gifts

The eighth edition of this festival celebrating independent crafts will showcase a host of lovingly-made wares from bags and accessories to toys, cosmetics and ceramics. December 12th and 13th at the Maritime Museum.

4. Handmade in BCN

Local Etsy makers come together to sell their creations at the annual Fantàstic Handmade Market Barcelona at the University of Barcelona building on Gran Via on December 12th and 13th. Expect lots of textiles and accessories and plenty of unique Christmas gift ideas.

5. City-inspired stocking filler

Produced by El Globus Vermell, a group of local architects, this book tells the story of Barcelona’s network of neighbourhood markets, and in doing so, portrays the history of urban planning, architecture and society in the city since the mid-19th century. All this comes wrapped up in an accordion book that unfolds to reveal beautifully hand drawn illustrations accompanied by explanations in English, French and Spanish. Available at Llibreria Jaimes, València 318.