2025 NextFab Holiday Gift Guide

Skip the Mass-Produced Aisles: The 2025 NextFab Holiday Gift Guide is Here!

Discover handcrafted treasures from Philadelphia’s most talented makers. Every purchase supports a local creative entrepreneur.

The holiday season is about more than just checking boxes on a gift list. It’s about finding that perfect something that makes someone’s eyes light up with a gift that tells a story, and was made with genuine care and skill, that becomes part of cherished memories for years to come. The 2025 NextFab Holiday Gift Guide features dozens of unique, handcrafted pieces from the talented makers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs who call our Philadelphia makerspace home.

This year’s guide is a celebration of the creative energy flowing through right out of NextFab. You’ll find unique pieces ready to become part of your own family tradition:

• For your home, find a piece of Functional Home Decor, from an heirloom-quality cutting board by Untitled_Co to the whimsy of a ceramic Beast of Burden soap dish by noomina design, ready to hold your soap or a ring by the sink.
• For a loved one, choose something from our Elevated Fine Jewelry makers, like a sterling silver and gold jewelry for special occasions from Virginia DeNale Jewelry, or a bold statement piece from Wynonna Metals.
• For the true Philadelphian, celebrate the love of Philly with an ornament of a local favorite from Jawnaments, or a Fishtown Sign on your home.

By purchasing a gift from this guide, you directly support the creative journey of these Philadelphia-based entrepreneurs.

To narrow down your search, here are some keywords! Tap Ctrl+F and search:

• Jewelry & Wearable Art
• Elevated Fine Jewelry
• Statement & Unique Jewelry
• Home & Workspace Accents 
• Functional Home Decor
• Artful Lighting & Wall Decor
• Holiday & Commemorative Gifts
• Ornaments & Seasonal Decor
• Personalized & Keepsake Gifts
• Textiles, Apparel & Fashion 
• Apparel & Wearable Expression
• Handbags & Upcycled Textiles
• Heirloom Items 
• Heirloom Furniture & Design
• Crafted for Adventure & Experience
• Philly Pride & Local Love 

Jewelry & Wearable Art

Elevated Fine Jewelry: Higher-end pieces using gold, sterling silver, or precious stones, often custom or heirloom quality.

• Aimee Petkus Jewelry Prices Vary
  • Geologist-turned-metalsmith who uses sterling silver and gold around unique mineral specimens, crystals, and gems for one-of-a-kind treasures. 
• Wynonna Metals $150 – $200
  • Handcrafted sterling silver jewelry—the perfect gift for the person who wears their edge with a dash of elegance.
• Historical Dream $300+
  • Designs that revere historic ethnic leaders and promote an everyday awareness of communities that have enriched American culture. 
• Virginia DeNale Jewelry $875
  • Handcrafted sterling silver and gold jewelry for special occasions and everyday wear, with a classic yet modern feel.
  • Featuring an 18” sterling silver articulated collar necklace. 
• Hershal Wiggins Designs $1,000+
  • Custom, handcrafted fine jewelry and watches using Argentium silver, 24k gold, and precious stones, making each piece a lasting heirloom, featuring a 22k gold pendant with an 18k gold clasp and rice pearls.

Statement & Unique Jewelry: Pieces with a distinct style, often incorporating unconventional materials or themes.

• NOSHADE $15 – $30
  • A lifestyle brand offering bold, unique statement pieces like jewelry, digital art, and home decor that aim to empower confidence and self-expression.
• no. 27 collection $15 – $30
  • Unique, sustainable jewelry from repurposed vintage pieces, sterling silver, and brass.
• Niki Leist Jewelry Prices vary
  • Fine jewelry in sterling silver or gold, featuring Knot Studs ($145) and Entwine Earrings ($185).
• Virginia DeNale Jewelry $159
  • Handcrafted sterling silver and gold jewelry for special occasions and everyday wear, with a classic yet modern feel. Featuring 1” sterling silver statement post earrings.
• ArtesinA $20-$300
  • Contemporary jewelry and accessories unite macramé with original artwork, crafted using sustainable materials like recycled cotton and tagua seeds.

Home & Workspace Accents 

Functional Home Decor: Gifts that bring style and smarts to a space, helping you organize, elevate, and get things done.

• Tombino $35 – $50
  • Functional art featuring manhole covers from around the world, permanently etched into coasters, trivets, magnets, and wall art. 
• Loma Living $58
  • Home goods that solve real problems, perfect for tech enthusiasts, like their sleek, minimalist MagSafe Charging Stand.
• Scrapyard Aesthetics $80 – $100
  • One-of-a-kind home or office decor, scrap metal artwork, including clocks, lamps, and sculptures.
• Compass Rose Spatial Design $80 – $100
  • Design practice that creates site-specific metalwork and public art, such as the “Night Vines” metal trellis, a piece of whimsy designed to interact with your garden.
• noomina design $65 – $110
  • Elevate the everyday with the enchanting Beast of Burden Soap Dish, designed to be a durable, playful friend that will hold your soap (or other small treasures). 
• Untitled_Co $150 – $200
  • Small batch design studio creating heirloom quality objects for the home, including home- and kitchen-wares, focusing on sustainable design and ethical practices.
• True Love Carpentry Prices vary
  • Specializes in custom-built-in solutions for old homes and decorative/functional home objects like reconfigurable “Tool Boards” for the kitchen and the Puzzle Table, perfect for the gamer in your life ($800). 

Artful Lighting & Wall Decor: Pieces focused on illumination, display, or large-scale decoration.

• nothing unwanted $35 – $50
  • Light plates inspired by Black culture and Afrofuturism that are durable, simple to install, and a thoughtful way to bring beauty to the smallest corner of your home.
• Brick & Wire $55+
  • Inspired by Philadelphia’s cityscapes, pieces include enameled jewelry, unique light switch plates, and photography embedded in handmade paper.
• HAYATO $80 – $100
  • Timeless gifts for history and art enthusiasts, symbolic artworks inspired by Philadelphia and American ideals, such as the Golden Ratio American flag, and historic map prints.
• Chachi Studios $350
  • Sustainable, high-craft furniture-making company specializing in lighting and custom home goods, featuring the customizable Chachi Lamp.
• Maria Schneider Arte $500 – $1,000
  • Unique, illuminated art installations—a “garden in an illuminated box”—created using LEDs and laser-engraved plexiglass to challenge perception.
• Ly & Lines Prices vary
  • Concept-driven visual artist creating sculptures, paintings, and murals, informed by her Vietnamese roots, exploring themes of cultural identity and contemporary life. 

Heart & Hometown Gifts

Philly Holiday Jawns: Capture the heart, humor, and iconic sights of Philly, perfect for decking your halls or gifting a piece of home.

• G + RIZZ $5 – $30
  • Art and lifestyle brand creating paper goods, art decor, and dope apparel with a focus on Philly pride, humor, and authenticity, creating “art for humans.” Featuring the “Jawn” stickers and pins.
• Girl Holding a Pen $15 – $30
  • Calligraphy-based design studio specializing in elegant and local Christmas ornaments and wedding products, commemorating life milestones or a significant place.
• Jawnaments $15 – $30
  • Unique, hometown ornaments depicting iconic favorites from across Philadelphia and neighboring communities, recalling special, local memories.
• Fishtown Signs $200 – $300
  • One-of-a-kind fish-shaped address signs for your home, office, or beach house, or as the perfect housewarming gift.

Personalized & Keepsake Gifts: Gifts that can be customized or are meant to be cherished for years.

• Letterportrait by HAYATO $80
  • Deeply personal, custom artwork that transforms a person’s name into a modern geometric monogram, making it a unique keepsake for newborns, weddings, and special occasions.
• M.a.b.e.l $90 – $180
  • Reimagined vintage quilts transformed into contemporary, one-of-a-kind items like quilt garments and Waxed Canvas Quilt Tote Bags, pairing rugged durability with unique charm. 
• Niki Leist Jewelry $215
  • Fine jewelry in sterling silver or gold, specializing in custom pieces, such as engagement rings and unique fingerprint pendants—a timeless way to capture the touch of a loved one.

Textiles, Apparel & Fashion 

Apparel & Wearable Expression: Clothing and accessories that make a statement.

• Mackenzie Madison of Philadelphia $35 – $50
  • Mom-owned brand creating handmade, family-inspired apparel and accessories that celebrate motherhood, childhood milestones, and local Philly pride, including matching mommy-and-me outfits.
• I’m Good $55 – $75
  • Unique clothing and accessories to show someone you think they’re cool, that explores mental and emotional struggles, blending cynicism, humor, and hope.
• YemiArt $55 – $75
  • Textile works, including hand-dyed fabrics (Indigo, batik) and wearable art like scarves and wraps infused with cultural storytelling.
• Livetodream $275
  • Exquisite handbags crafted from a combination of leather and wood.
• TrYBe Designs $400 – $500
  • Custom lifestyle apparel, artistically charged, wearable art. All items are bespoke to the client and can be specialized or personalized accordingly.

Big-Ticket & Heirloom Items 

Heirloom Furniture & Design: Custom, large-scale, or fine-crafted pieces built to last generations.

• Yrcinc $100 – $150
  • Abstract, figurative sculptures that explore the human form in motion (ballet, yoga, tango, etc.), creating a unique and intriguing art piece.
• Kevin B. Huang Studio Art $200 – $300
  • Sculptural accessories for the home using discarded and fractured materials, designed to incite a sense of fun. 
• M. Blackburn Furniture Maker $1,000+
  • Fine furniture and custom millwork, these custom, heirloom pieces are built to be cherished and passed down through generations.

Crafted for Adventure & Experience: Unique gifts that facilitate an activity or experience.

• NextFab $149+ Dive into the world of making with a NextFab membership, providing access to tools, equipment, classes, and a community of makers.
• Vino Glassworks $200 – $300
  • Handblown glass studio specializing in stemware, barware, and hands-on glassblowing experiences. 
• Ben Banjos $500 – $1,000
  • One-of-a-kind gourd banjos, ukuleles, and other folk instruments made entirely from raw, natural materials. 
• Marklee boats $1,000+
  • Custom, ultra-lightweight skin-on-frame canoes and kayaks that are ideal for the adventurer who values portability and handcrafted quality.
• Blind Mice Tailors Prices vary
  • Unique, nerdy embroidery files for at-home work and commission services for embroidered garments and costume work, inspired by gaming and convention culture. Featuring the downloadable “D20 of Thorns” ($12) or jacket ($175).

From the highest-end, custom furniture and fine jewelry to cheeky, handmade accents, every product in this guide is a creation from the talented makers, artists, and tinkers who define the NextFab community.

Shop local, choose handmade, and create core memories that will last for generations this holiday season.